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Although the Toronto Raptors are considered insignificant favorites in this Eastern Conference semifinal series, their rivals in Boston have been trying to deny it since the opening minutes of the series.
The “ferries”, who started the game well, scored 6 long shots of 9 in the first half, adding a total of 39 points, and the advantage was even 19 points (36:17).
Life for the Raptors was further complicated by the fact that during the first 8 minutes of the game, a Canadian team leader, Pascal Siakam, received three penalties, having missed nearly all of his shots.
In the second half, Nick Nurse’s students managed to work more solidly on defense, but still did not fall fatally – three-point accuracy was only 21% and 29% of all shots in the game.
Not to mention, Kemba Walker hit a painful triple with a siren in the second half and the NBA champions deficit was 17 points (42:59).
In the second half of the game, the situation on the pitch did not change substantially. The Canadians had improved their accuracy a bit, but the rivals in front had already escaped uncertain.
Almost all of the Raptors’ pitches were blocked by Jayson Tatumas, who made some very difficult pitches.
In total, this third-year forward scored 21 points, bounced 9 balls and spent the most time on the pitch of any club – 37 minutes.
He was well assisted by Marcus Smart, who took the place of the injured Gordon Hayward in the starting five. The defender, who is usually energy efficient on defense, also finished the game with 21 points.
The NBA champions shot 40 3-pointers in this game, but the goal was scored only on every fourth shot.
The Celtics, in turn, attacked the basket from long range with 43% accuracy (17/39). The Greens achieved a landslide victory despite the high number of errors (22 against 14).
“Toronto Raptors”: Kyle’as Lowry 17 (1/5 trit., 6 atk. Kam., 8 rez. Lost), Serge’as Ibaka 15 (9 atk. Kam.), Pascalis Siakamas 13 (5/13 dvit., 0 / 3 trit.), OG Anunoby 12 (7 atk. Kam.), Fredas VanVleetas 11 (2/11 trit., 9 rez. Perd.), Normanas Powellas 10.
“Boston Celts”: Jason Tatum and Marcus Smart (5/9 trit.) After 21, Kemba Walker 18 (4/7 trit., 10 res.), Jaylen Brown 17, Daniel Theis 13 (15th rev.), Robert Williams III 10.
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