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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 16:51:05 GMT -5
The name of the song is "IV I VI" aka 416. That's the area code for Toronto ... video includes scenes from the Scotiabank Arena, home to both the Raptors and Maple Leafs, if you get as far in as 1:20 featuring the Raptors for this video.
The Celtics will have Marcus Smart back in the lineup on Monday night as they go for their second straight road win against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
Smart sat out Sunday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets with a bruised hip after being originally called questionable but was removed from the injury report entirely for Monday’s matchup. The Celtics will be without Al Horford (sore back) against Toronto as he sits out the back end of the back-to-back matchups to help preserve his 36-year-old frame. With him sidelined, look for Blake Griffin to get the start at center in his place.
Boston may also be without reserve guard Malcolm Brogdon who was listed as questionable for the contest due to a non-COVID illness. He’s coming off a strong performance against the Nets on Sunday night where he scored 13 points and dished out eight assists off the bench with increased playing time in Smart’s absence.
Toronto will be without Precious Achiwua (ankle) former Celtic Juancho Hernangomez (ankle) and Otto Porter Jr. (toe) for the contest.
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 17:43:23 GMT -5
Key MatchupsJayson Tatum vs Pascal Siakam
Siakam is averaging 24.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game this season. He is shooting 49.3% from the field and 34.7% from beyond the arc. Slowing him down will be key. In the last game between the Celtics and Raptors last season, Siakam had 40 points and 13 rebounds. He averaged 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals per game in 3 game against the Celtics last season. The Celtics must stay with him both inside and on the perimeter.
Jaylen Brown vs OG Anunoby
Anunoby is averaging 19.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. He is shooting 48.4% from the field and 34.9% from beyond the arc. Anunoby is capable of hitting big shots as Celtics fans should remember from the game winner he hit in the 2020 playoffs.
Honorable Mention
Marcus Smart vs Fred VanVleet
VanVleet is averaging 16.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He is shooting 36.5% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. He has slowed down some this season but he is still capable of hitting big shots and having a big game if not defended well.
Keys to the Game
Defense - Defense will always be the key to winning. The Celtics are 14th with a defensive rating of 111.5 while the Raptors are 7th with a defensive rating of 110.5. If the Celtics hope to win this game it will have to be with defense first. The Celtics shooting may suffer from tired legs on the back to back and that makes defense even more important in this one. The Raptors average 52.3 points in the paint per game and are shooting just 32.9% from three. The Celtics must try to keep them out of the paint and force them to play out of their comfort zone.
www.celticsblog.com/2022/12/5/23493701/boston-celtics-18-5-at-toronto-raptors-12-11-game-25-12-5-22 |
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Post by cole on Dec 5, 2022 18:08:32 GMT -5
Take off you hosers
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 18:36:47 GMT -5
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Post by fierce on Dec 5, 2022 18:47:57 GMT -5
Cs going to need Hauser's shooting with Brogdon and Horford out.
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 19:26:10 GMT -5
Gary Trent Jr. - Won't start after all: Trent is coming off the bench Monday night against the Celtics, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact: Trent was initially announced in the starting five, but the Raptors have since issued a correction. He's come off the bench in four straight games, averaging 17.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 28.3 minutes.
Christian Koloko - Will start after all: Koloko is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Celtics, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact: Toronto's initial starting lineup showed Gary Trent entering the starting five in place of Koloko, but the team has since issued a correction. Koloko will run with the first unit for his third straight game.
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Post by fierce on Dec 5, 2022 19:35:50 GMT -5
I have the Raptors broadcast.
Whether it's the U.S. or Canada, I can watch all 82 Celtic games.
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 19:37:08 GMT -5
Dish Network?
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Post by fierce on Dec 5, 2022 19:38:46 GMT -5
Euro broadcasters. Sky Sports |
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 5, 2022 19:39:08 GMT -5
I watch them all on direct! |
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 19:45:44 GMT -5
Q1:Raptors lineup change (Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, O.G. Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Christian Koloko) Celtics lineup change (Blake Griffin, Derrick White, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown)
Brown a floater
Blake at the back door from JT for an all alone layup ... 4-3 C's
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Post by fierce on Dec 5, 2022 19:47:23 GMT -5
Credit to Blake, he plays hard.
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 19:48:34 GMT -5
Blake makes 1-2 FTs
Brown a floater ... 10-7 TOR
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Post by fierce on Dec 5, 2022 19:52:22 GMT -5
Cs really small with Blake as the 5.
Kornet needs to step up in this game.
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 5, 2022 19:54:55 GMT -5
What a downgrade smart is from Brogdan!
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 19:58:34 GMT -5
White for 3 ... Tied @ 10
Brown a running layup
Celtics lineup change (Blake Griffin, Marcus Smart, Sam Hauser, Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams)
Blake a finger roll ... 14-14
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Post by fierce on Dec 5, 2022 19:59:32 GMT -5
What a downgrade smart is from Brogdan! And elvis said I'm relentless.  |
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 5, 2022 20:00:28 GMT -5
If someone told me Jaylen Brown was the teams best player, I wouldn't argue with them!
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 20:01:01 GMT -5
Smart a pullup bank shot Raptors lineup change (Thaddeus Young, Chris Boucher, Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., Pascal Siakam) Celtics lineup change (Marcus Smart, Luke Kornet, Sam Hauser, Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams) Kornet an alley-oop dunk from JB
Celtics lineup change (Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Luke Kornet, Sam Hauser, Grant Williams) |
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Post by fierce on Dec 5, 2022 20:02:08 GMT -5
Then Smart misses both FTs.
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 20:03:41 GMT -5
Smart misses 2 FTs
TIME OUT CELTICS ... 19-18 TOR
Celtics lineup change (Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Luke Kornet, Sam Hauser, Grant Williams)
White blocks VV
Grant a 3
Tatum a 3
Hauser a 3 ... 27-19 C's
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 20:06:05 GMT -5
Trent a banked 3 ... 27-25 TOR Hauser misses a 3 the end Q1 ... 27-25 Celtics
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Post by fierce on Dec 5, 2022 20:07:54 GMT -5
Trent got lucky with that shot.
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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2022 20:10:58 GMT -5
Q2:
Hauser a reverse layup from White
Kornet an OR and the putback +1 ... 32-30 C's
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Post by dfries13 on Dec 5, 2022 20:11:09 GMT -5
If someone told me Jaylen Brown was the teams best player, I wouldn't argue with them! ah you? Your more open minded these days. don't know myself but i see Hauser fires up at will... some were damn ugly |
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