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Raptors (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Game #4 11/5/14
« on: November 04, 2014, 11:10:50 PM »

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Toronto Raptors (2-1) at Boston Celtics (1-2)
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
7:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #4, Home Game #2
TV: CSNNE, NBA-LP 755(xfinity), 754 (DTV)
Radio:  98.5 The Sports Hub, Sportsnet 590
TD Garden




Probable Starters

Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Jeff Green, Jared Sullinger, Kelly Olynyk

Celtics Reserves

Phil Pressey
Marcus Smart
Evan Turner
Marcus Thornton
Brandon Bass
Dwight Powell
Tyler Zeller
James Young
Gerald Wallace

Injuries
Vitor Faverani (knee) out




Probable Starters

Kyle Lowry, Demar DeRozan, Terrence Ross, Patrick Patterson, Jonas Valanciunas

Raptors Reserves
Chuck Hayes
James Johnson
Tyler Hansbrough
Lou Williams
Greivis Vasquez
Greg Stiemsma
Landry Fields
Lucas Nogueira
Bruno Caboclo

Injuries

Amir Johnson (ankle) questionable 

Game Notes
The Celtics will take on the Toronto Raptors for the 3rd time this season already.  The Raptors have already beaten the Celtics twice in the preseason and this will be their first regular season game.   They will face off 3 more times this season. 

The Celtics have had one day off after coming close to an epic comeback from 31 points down against the Dallas Mavericks Monday night. They closed the gap to one  point late in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t pull out the win.  The Raptors are playing in the second of back to back games after a 12 point win over the OKC Thunder on Monday night. 

Rondo will face the Raptors for the first time in this game, having missed both preseason games with the hand injury.  The Raptors starting power forward Amir Johnson missed Monday night's game and  is listed as questionable for this game.  If he can't go, expect Patrick Patterson to fill his spot in the starting lineup.

Key Matchups
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Rajon Rondo vs Kyle Lowry
Lowry pretty much had his way with the Celtics in their first preseason matchup with 18 points, 6 assists, and 5 steals.  He was off to a good start in the second game but left the game with a minor injury.   He is averaging 15.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists this season and it will be up to Rondo to keep him from having a big game in this one. 

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Avery Bradley vs DeMar DeRozan
Avery will have his hands full with DeRozan, who is the Raptors' leading scorer, averaging 23.7 points per game.    We saw in the second half of the game vs the Mavs that Bradley's defense fuels his offense.  Let's hope that having to play tough defense on DeRozan will fuel another offensive burst from the Celtics shooting guard.

Keys to the Game
Pace and Space

The Celtics have to run the court and move the ball.  That will be the foundation of their success this season.  They have to set the pace of the game and they must continue to move the ball and find the open man. 

Defense
Defense has always been and always will be the key to winning.  It was the Celtics defense that fueled the comeback against the Mavericks.  When they play tough defense it also fuels their offense. 

Be Aggressive
The Celtics have started two games in a row very slowly.  They showed very little aggressiveness and ended up in a hole in both games.  But,  in the second half of the game, they woke up and were aggressive on defense, in going after loose balls, in crashing the boards, and just all around going all out.  They need to start the game with that same aggressive attitude. 

Rebound
The Celtics must crash the boards.  They can't score if they don't have the ball.  Much of rebounding is effort and desire.  The Celtics have to be the team that puts out more effort from every player to go after rebounds. 

Re: Raptors (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Game #4 11/5/14
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2014, 12:02:13 AM »

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hot diggity, i get to be the first poster to the thread. thanks flc once more. by the way, those are truly ugly caps at the top of the post.

bold prediction, the celtics are tired from the last game but come back anyway and win by 1 point.

goooo celtics!!

p.s. at this rate, you may be the only cb poster with more TPs than posts.  :D
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Re: Raptors (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Game #4 11/5/14
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2014, 03:40:05 AM »

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No Amir Johnson and Valanciunas is also "questionable" after 2 minor injuries last night - wrist and bruised face (smh.).
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Y'all are laughing, but it's sad. I go home and deny the wing."

Re: Raptors (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Game #4 11/5/14
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What a luck. I can't watch the game tommorow due to an appointment. Anywhere where I can watch the replay?

Re: Raptors (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Game #4 11/5/14
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Thanks hwangjini_1!   TP back at ya for being the first to post in the thread!!   

Re: Raptors (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Game #4 11/5/14
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LET'S GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET'S GO CELTICS!

Re: Raptors (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Game #4 11/5/14
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Easy win.
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Re: Raptors (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Game #4 11/5/14
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Easy win.

Unless you're being sarcastic, I must not be thinking of the same Toronto Raptors that you are.


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No Valencunias or Amir should have the edge here.

I can't wait to see Smart on Lowry he was pushed around in preseason like to see some redemption  >:(
« Last Edit: November 05, 2014, 04:04:33 PM by j804 »
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Game time!!!

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Re: Raptors (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Game #4 11/5/14
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time to play Celtics basketball that means Jeff Green you keep it up that means Avery Bradley needs to D It up and Rondo needs to start  scoring  James young would be nice to see also I got faith in my boys we will win this game

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No Valanciunas tonight; couldn't ask for better news for our frontcourt guys.  Go get em!!

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Go Cs!
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I know they win but I'm not impressed with the Raptor talent.
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