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Raptors
115
Remaining
Field Rating
83
Celtics
B
P. Achiuwa25 MIN, 15 PTS, 15 REB, 0 AST, 2 STL, 6-13 FG, 1-2 3FG, 2- FT, 0 BLK, 0 TO, +16 +/-
The Celtics are an awesome matchup for Achiuwa, and he carried out pretty properly tonight after a gradual begin. Though nonetheless fairly uncooked as a participant, Treasured was a part of the lineup that put the sport away halfway by means of the 4th, so it’s clear he has earned Nurse’s belief.
C+
O. Anunoby34 MIN, 14 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 0 STL, 4-18 FG, 0-5 3FG, 6- FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, +11 +/-
A reasonably poor evening by OG’s requirements. Appeared to be forcing up a whole lot of robust pictures and missed a pair open passes, one thing Raptors followers haven’t been accustomed to seeing from OG. Regardless of this, he performed unimaginable defence all evening on the Celtics’ star wings.
A+
S. Barnes35 MIN, 25 PTS, 13 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 11-17 FG, 1-2 3FG, 2- FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, +29 +/-
Should you weren’t fully satisfied, you are actually. Barnes had the most effective evening of his younger profession, pulling down pictures in any respect 3 ranges of the ground. Add to this his normal defensive depth and playmaking capacity, and it’s apparent he was the most effective Raptor on the ground tonight.
B
F. VanVleet37 MIN, 11 PTS, 4 REB, 9 AST, 3 STL, 3-10 FG, 2-5 3FG, 3- FT, 1 BLK, 4 TO, +25 +/-
Fred appears to be working more durable to get his teammates concerned, probably in response to his horrible taking pictures evening in opposition to Washington on Wednesday. Though he has yet one more atrocious taking pictures efficiency tonight, Fred was lively defensively and offered some much-needed management. Onerous to offer him something lower than a B.
A-
G. Trent Jr.32 MIN, 20 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 4 STL, 7-13 FG, 2-6 3FG, 4- FT, 0 BLK, 0 TO, +21 +/-
His scoring stored the Raps within the lead after the Celtics made their run in the course of the third, and if it weren’t for the gradual begin his grade would’ve been even increased. That is now the second consecutive sport wherein Trent has been a tough employee on defence, which bodes properly for his remainder of season outlook as he battles for minutes with the opposite guards.
B
C. Boucher20 MIN, 11 PTS, 7 REB, 0 AST, 2 STL, 4-11 FG, 1-6 3FG, 2- FT, 1 BLK, 1 TO, +11 +/-
Boucher might be just a little too prepared to jack up contested three pointers early within the shot clock, nevertheless it’s not an enormous concern when the Raptors are main. He’s additionally shortly growing some chemistry with Khem Birch as a backup frontcourt pairing. Anyone give you a intelligent nickname for this duo ASAP!
Inc
J. Champagnie3 MIN, 0 PTS, 1 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0-0 FG, 0-0 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 0 TO, +7 +/-
Nothing of notice, in all probability the least impactful garbage-time performer nevertheless it’s laborious to carry that in opposition to him.
C+
Ok. Birch21 MIN, 2 PTS, 6 REB, 0 AST, 2 STL, 1-3 FG, 0-1 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, +12 +/-
Labored laborious all evening, regardless of being overmatched athletically by the Celtics’ bigs. Whereas not a lot is anticipated of Birch offensively, if he can’t persistently catch passes because the roll man his minutes will dwindle.
B-
G. Dragic12 MIN, 5 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 2-6 FG, 1-4 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 0 TO, -1 +/-
It stays to be seen if the backcourt partnership between Dragic and Fred Van Vleet is definitely possible. General a reasonably common efficiency, however with so many good choices behind him within the depth chart, common isn’t gonna minimize it.
Inc
M. Flynn3 MIN, 0 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 0-1 FG, 0-0 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 0 TO, +7 +/-
Solely obtained into the sport in rubbish time, however confirmed some hustle and nabbed a steal. I can’t think about will probably be lengthy earlier than he’s consuming into Dragic’s minutes.
Inc
D. Banton3 MIN, 2 PTS, 0 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 1-2 FG, 0-0 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 0 TO, +7 +/-
Additionally didn’t play any significant minutes, however flashed a pleasant deal with and nearly nailed the shot. The long run continues to look shiny for Dalano.
B
S. Mykhailiuk14 MIN, 8 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 2-5 FG, 2-4 3FG, 2- FT, 0 BLK, 3 TO, +11 +/-
Fairly quiet evening for Svi total. He appeared extra assertive in rubbish time, which is an encouraging sight contemplating he appeared a tad passive earlier within the sport. He gives nice spacing as a result of opposing defences respect his taking pictures, and can absolutely take extra pictures as he turns into extra acclimated to the staff.
Inc
I. Bonga2 MIN, 2 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 1-1 FG, 0-0 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 0 TO, +4 +/-
Posted a rubbish time triple-single. Nothing else of notice, nonetheless.
A+
Nick Nurse
It’s important to give Nick Nurse credit score for permitting the bigs to deal with the ball and run the break. The Raptors wanted that offence badly, and it’s a credit score to Nurse’s philosophy that they have been capable of generate a lot on the break. Defensively, the Raptors switching actually flummoxed the Celtics, which led to a whole lot of turnovers (and extra alternatives to run).
Issues We Noticed
It’s laborious to inform whether or not this can be a poor taking pictures staff, or if the Raptors have simply gotten off to a gradual begin. Didn’t actually make a distinction tonight, but when the offensive struggles proceed Nick Nurse will likely be pressured to make some tough lineup selections. How prepared is Nurse to sacrifice defence for taking pictures? Solely time will inform.
It’s turning into more and more apparent that the Raptors don’t have any selection however to push the ball in transition. The half court docket offence is concerningly stagnant, with possessions typically devolving right into a sequence of determined isolations if the primary motion doesn’t quantity to something. In opposition to groups who don’t dominate the offensive glass, counting on transition buckets is okay –– however as of proper now a sport in opposition to the Lakers or 76ers may get ugly in a short time for the Raptors.
The Raptors could be sensible to maneuver on from Goran Dragic sooner fairly than later. Dragic didn’t essentially have a foul evening, however he was arguably the worst Raptor to the touch the court docket. If he’s not persistently handing over high quality performances, it’s laborious to grasp what his objective is on this staff (past consuming up helpful NBA minutes that will in any other case be going to Malachi Flynn or Dalano Banton).
Tip Kyle Brickman
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