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
Their march forward seemed irrepressible. After sweeping Philadelphia (4-0) in the first round of the play-offs, the Celtics led 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against outgoing champion Toronto. But patatras, a nasty defense on the last action, they are beaten (103-104) and their Canadian opponents revived. Still, the franchise to 17 NBA rings impresses. … 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
Portland is definitely struggling to move forward without his master playing Damian Lillard, injured in the groin. The point guard missed his third game in a row on Tuesday night and is expected to miss at least two more. Without their All-Star, the Trail Blazers lost to the Celtics (106-118). – – However, CJ Mc … Read more
The Fall: LA Clippers and Milwaukee The season doesn’t have a week since two of the top favorites have already bitten the dust. After their two initial successes, the Los Angeles Clippers fell to Phoenix on Saturday (122-130). Yet deprived of Ricky Rubio, hit to a knee the day before, and of course their pivot … Read more
“While the season started three weeks ago, you played a total of 21 minutes, spread over four matches. Not the debut you were hoping for?It’s a first season. I come from Europe, and people don’t necessarily know me a lot. So it’s complicated at first, there’s nothing surprising about it. For now, I just need … Read more
Boston did not pass up the opportunity. Without being irresistible, the Celtics took advantage of the collective weakness of Philadelphia to finish the job this Sunday (110-106) and win a fourth victory, in four games, which sends them to the second round more easily than expected. – – Philadelphia had shown some signs of life … Read more
The Celtics are already seeing the second round of the play-offs in the Orlondo bubble. Boston followed up a third victory in a row against Philadelphia (102-94) on the night of Friday to Saturday and therefore largely leads the series (3-0). – – But unlike match 2, which turned to demonstration (128-101), Kemba Walker’s partners … Read more