Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors kept their promises with suspense right into the dying seconds. Boston finally took the upper hand on some details (92-87), spurred on by a beaming Jayson Tatum (29 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists). The Raptors, where Pascal Siakam and Marc … Read more
The champion has not yet surrendered. In danger of being eliminated Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors showed extraordinary strength of character to snag a hard-hitting victory after two overtime and a constant physical tussle (125-122 ap) in the half. Eastern Conference final against the Boston Celtics. Kyle Lowry (33 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists) was … Read more
Brad Stevens’ men, who have never been behind, only needed a quarter to assert their excellent defensive arrangements, containing the Raptors at 11 points (25-11). After nine minutes, Toronto was already overwhelmed (18-5, 2 of 15 shooting). At halftime (62-35), the case was folded and in the end, the eighty-nine units registered by the Canadians … Read more
The Toronto Raptors came close to being virtually eliminated. With no team having managed to climb a 3-0 handicap in a series of playoffs in NBA history, the reigning champions were forced to win Game 3 against Boston in the half. Eastern Conference final after falling in the first two meetings. They did it at … Read more
Boston flies in its second round play-off series against Toronto. Tuesday in Orlando, the Celtics removed Game 2 (102-99) to lead two wins to zero against the defending champions. – – Swept away in Game 1 (94-112), the Raptors have yet delivered a fierce battle this time. The Canadian team was twelve points ahead in … Read more
Boston remains the only team to have beaten Toronto in the Orlando bubble. The first time (122-100 on August 7), the game was without a stake. This time around, their 112-94 victory allows the Celtics to take the lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. – – The Raptors, defending champions, had yet recovered Kyle Lowry, … Read more