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(NBA) Toronto vs. Boston,
Money Line: -108.00 Toronto (Away)
Result: Win
Money Line: -108.00 Toronto (Away)
Result: Win
It's not a surprise the Celtics lead the Raptors 2-0 in their Eastern Conference Series. Boston has shot 44.7 percent from the floor, while Toronto is hitting just 38.5 percent of its field goals. The Raptors have made only 26.3 percent of their 3-point shots.
The positive for the Raptors is they have played their trademark strong defense. The series could be tied 1-1 if Toronto didn't blow a 12-point second half lead.
But so far Boston's stars have outshined Toronto's top players. Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet all need to step up. Nick Nurse has to make adjustments because this is where the Raptors really miss Kawhi Leonard.
I see this happening. The Raptors don't have the Celtics' star power even with Boston missing Gordon Hayward. But I do expect the Raptors to step up and be smarter with their shots. Nurse has proven he's an above average coach and Toronto should play with super intensity down 0-2 in the series. Toronto's problems have been on offense not defense. So they are correctable.
The positive for the Raptors is they have played their trademark strong defense. The series could be tied 1-1 if Toronto didn't blow a 12-point second half lead.
But so far Boston's stars have outshined Toronto's top players. Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet all need to step up. Nick Nurse has to make adjustments because this is where the Raptors really miss Kawhi Leonard.
I see this happening. The Raptors don't have the Celtics' star power even with Boston missing Gordon Hayward. But I do expect the Raptors to step up and be smarter with their shots. Nurse has proven he's an above average coach and Toronto should play with super intensity down 0-2 in the series. Toronto's problems have been on offense not defense. So they are correctable.