The set-up: Yes, Toronto is 0-2 SU/ATS vs. Boston in the bubble and just 4-6 SU/ATS the last ten in this series, but I still think the defending champs are going to bounce back in a big way here and get the job done. An 0-2 hole would be difficult to climb out of with no home crowd, so I'm expecting a full four quarter effort from Toronto here. The Raptors were still distracted by the recent stoppage and didn't look like their normal "selves" whatsover in that contest. I think Boston is a great team and I believe it has a very legitimate shot at winning this series, but I believe the overall situation definitely favors the Raptors here, who are 11-0 vs. all other competition in the bubble.

The pick: Note that despite its recent difficult with Boston, Toronto is still 8-3 ATS the last 11 in this series, while Boston is just 2-6 ATS in its last eight after a four-games or longer unbeaten streak. I think Toronto wins this game.

The is a 10* COACH'S CORNER on the Raptors.