Celtics and Raptors Go the Distance at TD Garden
The Boston Celtics, with a record of 0-1, faced off against the Toronto Raptors, who now hold a record of 1-0, in an intense matchup at TD Garden. The final score read 125-119 in favor of the visiting team.
The game was a rollercoaster ride with lead changes occurring 11 times and the score tied on 12 occasions. The Celtics showcased their offensive skills by racking up an impressive total of 119 points. Their performance from beyond the arc was notable as they made 16 three-pointers out of a total of 52 attempts, translating to a three-point shooting percentage of about 31 percent. Inside the paint, they were even more efficient with a shooting percentage close to 65 percent resulting in 52 points.
Boston's playmaking was on full display as they dished out an impressive total of 31 assists over the course of the game. They also managed to secure fast break opportunities converting seven out of thirteen for fifteen fast break points. On defense, they blocked four shots and came away with three steals.
Despite their efforts, it wasn't enough to overcome Toronto's performance which included scoring seventy points in paint and securing seventy-two rebounds compared to Boston's fifty-five rebounds. The Raptors' bench contributed significantly by adding seventy-eight points to their tally.
Toronto led for nearly eight minutes while Boston had control for much longer at approximately thirty-nine minutes; however, it was Toronto who had possession when it mattered most. The largest lead held by Boston during this contest was nineteen points but ultimately could not sustain this advantage until the end.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought battle at home, fans can catch their next game when the Celtics travel to face off against Charlotte Hornets at Greensboro Coliseum on October seventh at six-thirty PM Eastern Time. This upcoming match will be broadcasted on NBCS-BOS channel six hundred thirty and BSSE channel six hundred forty-nine for those following from home.