#1 - Transition defense is back?
Well, of course, it is just one game. Yet, the Raptors are one of the best transition teams in the NBA. They are third in transition volume and seventh in points per game in transition. On the other end, the Celtics faced some transition defense struggles over the first months of the season. This game was a great challenge for Joe Mazzulla’s team and an opportunity to remind Celtics fans how great they can be on defense.
After a rough start for the Celtics offense, the Raptors showed how fast they can be in transition, but the Celtics were able to catch up.