Boston had a good fuck at TD Garden last night. The Greens, who arrived after competing face to face with the Knicks, only lasted two quarters against the Raptors and ended up losing by beating (83-115) and receiving boos from their fans. It was certainly not the dream debut at home for Ime Udoka.
“The only thing you can’t bear as a coach is getting punched. They basically jumped onto the court, beat us, and beat us. They played harder than us, “says the head coach emphasizing that they deserved the reprimand of the stands.
The technician is not without reason. In the second half, his team was swept 64-36… A partial result that came with losing a total of 25 balls and allowing up to 21 offensive rebounds. The Celtics were a disaster, one that for now does not set off alarms – there are 80 games left. regular season-, but it does raise their ears and pay attention to what is happening, since they have a lot to improve.
Regarding individual performances, almost nothing can be highlighted either. Jayson Tatum was the leading scorer with 18 points. After him stood out the double-double of Al Horford, who made his debut this season in his second stage with the greens; as well as the 12 points that Josh Richardson got off the bench. Juancho Hernangómez played his first minutes of the course to achieve 4 points and 3 rebounds.
Scottie Barnes, imparable
During the preseason there was a lot of talk about the Raptors rookie, and against the Celtics he explained why. Scottie Barnes finished off a fantastic performance with 25 points and 13 assists to lead the Canadians’ first win of the course. He was confident and accurate. He is not the first person in charge of the team, but playing like this will only gain weight in it. Nick Nurse had words for his pupil at the conclusion of the meeting.
“I spoke to him a couple of times between games. I just said, ‘You did good, man. Just keep doing what you’re doing. ‘ It seemed like today I had a much better rhythm today. He played with more composure running the court. He waited for his moment and looked for the rim, and if someone else started the play, he was ready to hit on suspension. Maybe this is his rhythm, “says the coach.
In addition to the great performance of the number 4 in the draft, the Canadians had an excellent Precious Achiuwa who signed a double-double of 15 points and 15 rebounds, and with the 20 points of Gary Trent Jr .. The Raptors already know the victory this season.
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