Raptors (7-25) at Celtics (23-9) Game #33 12/31/24

[Phantom255x]

If your an opponent playing Boston in the playoffs, I think the strategy is to just leave Jrue + Horford open and force them to beat you from 3. They can probably still do it a few times but it's the best chance teams have. Memphis did it to Jrue a few weeks ago where he shot 4-17 from 3, and Horford was terrible against Indiana two nights ago from distance.

That's where the C's may need to adjust as well

[jpotter33]

Such a positive sign seeing Jrue looking refreshed and shooting well again.

[Phantom255x]

How is SGA the MVP favorite now over Jokic? OKC has a talented team around him too right?

Meanwhile Tatum and even someone like Giannis gets screwed over

[Phantom255x]

If Hauser can get going again in time for the road trip coming up that would be amazing

[Phantom255x]

Olynyk is on the Raptors? I didn't even know

[Atzar]

Pritchard's handle is fun to watch.  He doesn't always have the quickness to exploit it, but he has the ball on a string. 

[Redz]

Pritchard's handle is fun to watch.

e. 
I saw a reel with his dribble practice routine.  It's pretty crazy.

[jpotter33]

Maybe this game will get both Jrue and Hauser going.

[Phantom255x]

Toronto might not even reach 80 points today

[Phantom255x]

Awesome quarter!

[Surferdad]

Barnes looks like he takes a extra step before passing the ball.

[liam]

Barnes looks like he takes a extra step before passing the ball.

Like every time...

[Atzar]

Crushing third quarter.  This offense can rip a game open when they all get hot at once like that. 

Not sure what to take from shutting down a talentless rotation like Toronto's, given their absences, but it's far better than the alternative. 

[Phantom255x]

HOLY HAUSER!!!

[Phantom255x]

Is Toronto even gonna hit 70 points lol