Celtics (1-0) at Raptors (0-1) Round 2 Game 2 9/1/20

[Jvalin]

Is this a potential return of the Craptors?

If VanVleet walks this summer, they are going to fade. They have him on a bargain deal right now. Also Gasol and Ibaka are getting up there. Lowry too.

Imo, if they offer him a long-term contract north of 20 mil a year, they are gonna regret it.

[Csfan1984]

Great win. I was really into this one because felt refs were killing us. Makes the win so much better.

[Ogaju]

When is Basketball going to make that Kemba step back illegal. He is going to break somebody's will to continue playing or their ankles with that move.

[SparzWizard]

They keep talking about the Raptors being down 0-2 last year against the Bucks and bounced back up to win in 6.

Well, they don't have Kawhi Leonard this year and they've always been swept by LeBron or lost in the first or second-round in the past before Kawhi lol.

[gouki88]

Is this a potential return of the Craptors?

They never left.  Kawhi just disguised it for a brief (title winning) moment.

Good call,  Kawhi covers for a lot of weaknesses. Look at San Antonio with DeRozan instead of Kawhi!

Is this a potential return of the Craptors?

If VanVleet walks this summer, they are going to fade. They have him on a bargain deal right now. Also Gasol and Ibaka are getting up there. Lowry too.

Yeah, VanVleet is going to get a huge offer. $20m+ I bet. That's quite the squeeze. Gasol is a free agent too, as is Ibaka. Anunoby only has one year left on his rookie contract, and Siakam is about to walk into a huge contract extension (4 year $130m).

This could be their last genuine shot

[jpotter33]

A lot of props need to go to Tatum for his 14-14 mark from the line. Those kept us in the game at points.

[kraidstar]

TP

YAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[gouki88]

When is Basketball going to make that Kemba step back illegal. He is going to break somebody's will to continue playing or their ankles with that move.

I got an irrational amount of joy seeing him do it to Al and Ibaka. Next series I want him to do it to Lopez/Olynyk!

[hpantazo]

Not gonna lie, that was a very satisfying win!

[liam]

Smart was the player of the second half but TIMELORD was the player of the first! GREAT TEAM WIN!

[President Red]

Today's my birthday, so I'm counting this as a present from the team; it's the first win on my birthday by the Celtics in NBA history!

[liam]

Today's my birthday, so I'm counting this as a present from the team; it's the first win on my birthday by the Celtics in NBA history!

They are undefeated on your Birthday! Happy Birthday!

[hpantazo]

Smart was the player of the second half but TIMELORD was the player of the first! GREAT TEAM WIN!

Tatum also carried us through the majority of the game, and Walker hit the big shots when we needed them. Jaylen also played great defense tonight.

[Ogaju]

I am so glad that Brad has been playing Rob Williams ..... that is the thing about young talent they may give you an intangible no one expected. Robert Williams has been doing that. Now the Raptors have to account for him, leaving the Jays Kemba and Smart more room to work.

[Jvalin]

Today's my birthday, so I'm counting this as a present from the team; it's the first win on my birthday by the Celtics in NBA history!

Happy birthday Mr. President (feel free to imagine that Marilyn Monroe is singing it to you)!

Here's a TP for you!