Celtics (4-3) at Raptors (1-4) Game #8 1/4/21

[Atzar]

Didn't love the last shot, but the rest of that quarter was terrific from an undermanned team.  Great contributions from a lot of different guys.  Love the edge that Tatum is playing with right now... seems like he has a bit of an attitude tonight and I don't see that from him very often. 

[liam]

How about Semi Ojeleye so far this season! I was all for cutting him before it kicked off.

His response? Career highs in points, 3PT shooting, net rating, and traditional +/-

Obviously these aren’t the be-all and end-all, but he’s actually improved on his game! Never thought I’d see the day. Credit to him

More aggressive, and it really expands his game.

[Celtics Mike]

Great 2nd Q. Let's avoid the 3Q meltdown

[Tr1boy]

Tatum should have passed to Semi on that last play to end the half. Only he was still rubbing his bollocks.

Bad habit this once... 

[Neurotic Guy]

Just tuned in to the game at the end of the half.  Looks like Tatum may be making the case best Jay tonight.   

Synopsis of the half? 

[apc]

Do we need any more proof that the two bigs starting doesn’t work?

[RJ87]

Tatum should have passed to Semi on that last play to end the half. Only he was still rubbing his bollocks.

Did Semi get kicked in the... uh... groin on the other end? He took awhile to get up the court lol.

[Alec14]

I live up in Canada and Leo Rautins (color commentary for the raps) was just discussing how much Tatum has blossomed now that he doesn't have to stand around and watch kyrie dribble.

On the topic of the Raps broadcasters, I'm also listening to them and they are really good. Fairminded and not complete idiot homers, like (for example) the Cavs guys.

[apc]

I love Payton!

RIP Tommy!

+1

I love that PP knows to ignore Tatum when Tatum asks for the ball, when he sees a better play

[Alec14]

So, over / under on Brad starting Theis and Thompson in the third and the Raps going on a 10-0 run?

[nickagneta]

Impressed with what Semi, Grant and Payton gave the team in that 1st half. They all stepped up big time.

Sadly, our three centers have played 30 total minutes and produced absolutely nothing on the offensive end.

And lest we forget....Oh My Freaking God...Tatum is awesome.

Both Jay boys making All-NBA statements early in the season.

[mr. dee]

Do we need any more proof that the two bigs tweeners starting doesn’t work?

Fixed

[tstorey_97]

Celtics FG 48.7% 3PT 10 for 18 rebs 30
Raptors FG 34.1% 3PT 7 for 20 rebs 17

Bench
Celtics 52 minutes 23 pts
Raptors 32 minutes 6 pts

Grant
Semi
PP all have 12 minutes
Nesmith has 8 minutes looked 0k on D just couldn't hit a shot (0-3)

Waters looked ok...good handle and confidence...hit a three...stayed out of trouble...one turnover.

PP 5 for 7 with 11 pts...great handle...looked very good

[Silas]

I agree with Liam.  He beat me to it.  For Tommy:  I love Payton!  Keep him on the floor he is Kemba's backup for the season.

[apc]

Impressive that we are playing with 6 guys on first and 2nd year.