Two short weeks after losing by 54 points in Boston, the Toronto Raptors handed the Celtics their most humbling loss of the season.
After torching the Magic, Celtics star Jayson Tatum brushed off the disrespect he received earlier from the Raptors.
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Toronto came into tonight's action ranked third in fast break points in the NBA, while Boston is dead last in that regard. In indeed, the Raptors scored 18 points in transition, taking advantage of some sluggish defense on the part of the Celtics. Boston scored just 5 going the other way.
A pair of division foes in the Eastern Conference meet up on Wednesday, Jan. 15 when the Boston Celtics travel to take on the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
Coming off its worst loss of the season, Boston got 30 points from Jason Tatum and a strong all-around effort from brown to thump Orlando at TD Garden.
During a recent episode of the 'How 'Bout Them Celtics?' hosts Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance labeled the loss as 'embarrassing.' The duo discussed Boston's shortcomings on both sides of the court, along with the lack of execution and hustle, before turning their attention to a season that has quickly begun to show legitimate warning signs.
The Milwaukee Bucks look to win their third in a row and for the sixth time in seven games tonight vs. the Toronto Raptors.
The Milwaukee Bucks look to win their third in a row and for the sixth time in seven games tonight vs. the Toronto Raptors.