Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors: An exciting matchup The NBA regular season is in full swing at 8:30 a.m. Beijing time on December 30. The Boston Celtics are at home against the Toronto Raptors. Previously, the Celtics ranked first in the East with a 24-6 record, and a proud 15-0 record at home. The Toronto Raptors, on the other hand, are 11th in the East with a 12-18 record, and they have always been known for their tough defense and tenacity.
It's a matchup not to be missed, with both teams fighting hard to get the win. The Boston Celtics have been doing well lately. The starting line-up was strong, including the likes of White, Porzingis and Holiday who all put in excellent performances. Holiday has averaged 19 per game in his last three games7 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 13 steals and a shooting percentage of 629%, and the three-point shooting rate is as high as 647%。And among players who have scored more than 20 points, Porzingis is the only player to take fewer than 13 shots, averaging just 12 shots per game8 times.
These stats speak volumes about the outstanding performance and teamwork of the Celtic players. At the same time, the Toronto Raptors are also a team to be reckoned with. They have always been known for their defensive toughness and tenacity, and they have a lot of forwards in the team. For this game, the starting line-ups of both sides fielded Siakam, Barnes, Anunoby, Trent and Poeltl as well as Brown, White, Holiday and Hauser and Cornet. At the beginning of the first quarter, the two sides went back and forth, and the Celtics took the lead.
As the game wore on, the Celtics gradually gained the upper hand, leading the Raptors by 15 points at 35-20 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Green team players Cornet and Brown played well, helping the team extend the margin to more than 20 points at one point. However, the Raptors didn't give up and gradually found their groove in the second half of the game, narrowing the gap to around 15 points. At the end of the first half, the Celtics led the Raptors 68-53. At the beginning of the second half, Poeltl and Siakam scored key points for the Raptors and successfully narrowed the difference.
The Celtics relied on White and Brown to stabilize the situation and maintain the lead. However, the Raptors didn't stop there, and they quickly closed the gap to single digits thanks to the excellent performances of Schroder and Barnes. By the end of the third quarter, the Celtics still led the Raptors by 13 points at 99-86, but the Raptors were fighting back. In the final quarter, the two sides chased after me, and the situation on the field changed abruptly. The Raptors relied on the inside and outside blossoms of Schroder and Barnes to play a wave of offense, instantly overtaking the score and bringing the game back into suspense.
However, the Celtics showed great team cohesion as they withstood the Raptors' fierce comeback to win 120-118 over the Raptors for their 16th straight win of the season. After the game, the stats showed that Celtics player Brown had a great performance, scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists across the board, while the Raptors' Siakam and Barnes contributed 27 and 30 points, respectively. Throughout the game, the two sides competed with each other, showing a high level of competition and fierce fighting spirit.
This game not only showcased the outstanding performance of the players, but also brought a wonderful NBA matchup to the fans. The two sides did their best on the court, showing a high-level game and fierce fighting spirit, and also let the audience spend a gripping basketball feast. The NBA regular season is in full swing, and fans are looking forward to more exciting matchups and outstanding performances.