Post by Admin on Jan 21, 2023 14:51:35 GMT -5
Today we find the Celtics on that big island to the north (Isla Nublar?) as they take on the Raptors in an early game (5pm EST). Now ... these Raptors are nothing to fear since losing Kawhi Leonard so the C's should have little problem even though they will be without Tatum who they have finally convinced take some well deserved time off. No T-Rex these Raptors but even the Rockers became extinct though much quicker than the their namesake ... A one hit wonder or a flash in the pan if you will. Even Elton couldn't extend their half life but this did put them on the map:
Frontman Bolan was an early "Glamour Rock Star" in the shadow of Bowie and soon to be outdone by Freddie Mercury of Queen. These days his gender would have been in question but he must be credited with that "if you don't succeed ... try, try, try again" motto as he seemed to have 9 lives in the music industry until his untimely auto accident at 29. He had much more success in Great Britain (8 lives) than he did Stateside (1 life).
Celtics (34-12) at Toronto Raptors (20-26) - Game #47 1/21/23
The Celtics begin a 3 game road trip with a game against division rival Toronto Raptors.
By flceltsfan
After one game at home, the Celtics head out on another 3 game road trip. Their first stop is in Toronto to take on the division rival Raptors. This is the 2nd of 4 games between these two teams this season. The Celtics won the first game 116-110 on December 5 in Toronto. They will meet two more times in Boston on April 5 and again on April 7.
The Celtics are 1st in the East, 4.5 games ahead of 2nd place Milwaukee and 3rd place Philadelphia. They are 6 games ahead of 4th place Brooklyn and 6.5 games ahead of 5th place Cleveland. The Celtics are 16-7 on the road and 8-2 in their last 10 games. They are 19-8 against Eastern Conference teams and 5-0 against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors are 11th in the East. They are 1.5 games behind 10th place Chicago and the final play in spot. They are 5 behind Miami and the final set playoff spot. They are half a game ahead of 12th place Washington. They are 14-11 at home and 4-6 in their last 10 games. They are 14-18 against Eastern Conference opponents and 3-8 against Atlantic Division teams. They have lost their last 2 games.
The Raptors are playing in their first home game after a 3 game road trip. They will play back to back games at home with the Knicks coming in on Sunday. They will then head out on a 7 game road trip. The Celtics are playing in the first of a 3 game road trip that will take them to Orlando and Miami for back to back games before going back home for a 4 game home stand.
After playing 48 minutes in the Celtics win over the Warriors on Thursday, Jayson Tatum was ruled out for this game with wrist soreness. Danilo Gallinari also remains out as he rehabs from a torn ACL. For the Raptors, Otto Porter, Jr is out for the season with a foot injury. Delano Banton has missed the last 3 games and is questionable for this one with a hip bruise.
The Celtics begin a 3 game road trip with a game against division rival Toronto Raptors.
By flceltsfan
Regular Season Game #47, Road Game #25
TV: NBCSB, TSN, NBA-LP
Radio: WBZ-FM, CJCL
Scotiabank Arena
TV: NBCSB, TSN, NBA-LP
Radio: WBZ-FM, CJCL
Scotiabank Arena
After one game at home, the Celtics head out on another 3 game road trip. Their first stop is in Toronto to take on the division rival Raptors. This is the 2nd of 4 games between these two teams this season. The Celtics won the first game 116-110 on December 5 in Toronto. They will meet two more times in Boston on April 5 and again on April 7.
The Celtics are 1st in the East, 4.5 games ahead of 2nd place Milwaukee and 3rd place Philadelphia. They are 6 games ahead of 4th place Brooklyn and 6.5 games ahead of 5th place Cleveland. The Celtics are 16-7 on the road and 8-2 in their last 10 games. They are 19-8 against Eastern Conference teams and 5-0 against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors are 11th in the East. They are 1.5 games behind 10th place Chicago and the final play in spot. They are 5 behind Miami and the final set playoff spot. They are half a game ahead of 12th place Washington. They are 14-11 at home and 4-6 in their last 10 games. They are 14-18 against Eastern Conference opponents and 3-8 against Atlantic Division teams. They have lost their last 2 games.
The Raptors are playing in their first home game after a 3 game road trip. They will play back to back games at home with the Knicks coming in on Sunday. They will then head out on a 7 game road trip. The Celtics are playing in the first of a 3 game road trip that will take them to Orlando and Miami for back to back games before going back home for a 4 game home stand.
After playing 48 minutes in the Celtics win over the Warriors on Thursday, Jayson Tatum was ruled out for this game with wrist soreness. Danilo Gallinari also remains out as he rehabs from a torn ACL. For the Raptors, Otto Porter, Jr is out for the season with a foot injury. Delano Banton has missed the last 3 games and is questionable for this one with a hip bruise.
Key Matchups
Robert Williams III vs Pascal Siakam
Siakam is averaging 25.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game this season. He is shooting 47.5% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc. Slowing him down will be key. In the first game between the Celtics and Raptors this season, Siakam had 29 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. He averaged 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals per game in 3 games against the Celtics last season.
Marcus Smart vs Fred VanVleet
VanVleet is averaging 18.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He is shooting 38.7% from the field and 34.0% from beyond the arc. He has been playing well in recent games and is capable of hitting big shots and having a big game if not defended well.
Honorable Mention
Derrick White vs Gary Trent, Jr.
Trent is averaging 18.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.7 steals per game. He is shooting 43.8% from the field and 36.0% from beyond the arc. In the first meeting between these two teams, he finished with 20 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 2 steals off the bench. I’m guessing that Derrick White will be back in the starting lineup with Tatum out.
www.celticsblog.com/2023/1/21/23564975/boston-celtics-34-12-at-toronto-raptors-20-26-game-47-1-21-23