This poster’s superior schedule between two groups from the identical division however injured orphan Jayson Tatum and Fred VanVleet. Inevitably, of their absence, Jaylen Brown (27 factors, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals) i I am sorry (29 factors, 9 rebounds, 10 assists) elevated their duty in assault and fought a very good duel on this aspect of the ground.
Nonetheless, they’re Malcolm Brogdon (23 factors), Payton Pritchard (12 factors) and above all Grant Williams (25 factors, his new profession excessive) who put in his greatest efficiency within the recreation to assist Celts take from Raptors (106-104). Particularly, the decisive interception by Al Horford on the final possession, forward of Pascal Siakam.
Success, by the best way, their ninth in a row that the gamers Boston went all out bravely, recovering from a ten-point deficit within the second half, utilizing higher high quality 3-pointers, and easily higher managing key possessions, beating Torontonot with out struggling.
WHAT TO REMEMBER
— Boston is aware of the right way to undergo. The most effective workforce within the league has the sources and it exhibits each day. Regardless of accidents and absences, the Celtics struggled to win in Canada, off the bench and Jaylena Brown. To this finish, they might depend on an awesome success for 3 factors (16 awarded baskets, in opposition to 7 opposing ones) and ideal mastery of sizzling moments (run from 11-4 till breaking away within the final act). Able to rounding up once they had a slack, thus incomes taking pictures factors, the Cs proved why they took the throne on the prime of the NBA.
— Toronto likes to complicate issues. After a three-game dropping streak, the Raptors misplaced to the Bucks with out Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, the Wolves with out Karl-Anthony Cities and Rudy Gobert, after which the Celtics with out Jayson Tatum, Marcus Good and Robert Williams III. Irritating outcomes for this workforce that may present nice issues however is simply too erratic and clumsy to interrupt even into the highest 10 within the East. Errors are repeated on the finish of the match or to maintain the lead, nothing is corrected and the strategy to commerce time period doesn’t relax…
TOPS/SLOPES
✅ The Brogdon/Williams/Pritchard trio. What a precious and welcome contribution from the three Boston substitutes! To compensate for his or her workforce’s bodily shortcomings, Malcolm Brogdon, Grant Williams and Payton Pritchard upped their recreation, notably scoring 11 3-point baskets! Particular point out to Pritchard, writer of all his factors within the final act, for putting in C completely underneath management. As for Brogdon and Williams, they stood out particularly within the first three quarters, serving to the Celtics maintain their shock and never drown because the Raptors laid down their proper.
✅ I am sorry. Nicely supported by Gary Trent Jr. (22 factors) and even Treasured Achiuwa (17 factors, 11 rebounds), the Cameroonian inside was additionally typically probably the most seen on the Raptors’ aspect. Ubiquitous in each scoring, protection and creation, he carried his workforce on his shoulders in Fred VanVleet’s absence, performing because the Canadian franchise champion who made all of it occur in assault. Boss match, regardless of losses at 3-point (0/4) or ball administration (6 ball losses). As for that final possession earlier than Al Horford, deadly in Toronto…
⛔ Wounds. Already with out Jayson Tatum, who relieved his wrist after extending the sport in opposition to Golden State, the Celtics thought of it a bonus that Marcus Good (ankle) and Robert Williams III (knee) would go away them within the first interval. There was no rejoicing on the infirmary stage on the Raptors’ aspect both, as Fred VanVleet (ribs) forfeited this match whereas OG Anunoby (ankle) additionally needed to go away early early within the second half. . Extra worries for Joe Mazzulli and Nick Nurse as they compose their rotations…
⛔ financial institution in Toruń. Illustrated by the Malcolm Brogdon-Robert Williams III tandem, but additionally by Payton Pritchard’s 3-pointers, the dominance of the Celtics’ backups was clear: 62 factors to 14! Accustomed to tightening up the rotation, Nick Nurse in all probability did not should hesitate to do it this time, given the inadequate contributions from Thaddeus Younger, Chris Boucher, Juancho Hernangomez or Malachi Flynn. Therefore the nonetheless appreciable taking part in time of Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr., Scottie Barnes and Treasured Achiuwa…
FOLLOWING
Toronto (20-27) : one after one other with New York, on the evening from Sunday to Monday (00:00).
Boston (35-12) : journey to Orlando, Monday to Tuesday evening (01:00).
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