Raptors HQ · Sep 3, 2020
Tactical Issues: What adjustments will we see in Game 3 from Toronto?
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images The Boston Celtics stole Game 2 from the Toronto Raptors behind a scorching hot fourth quarter. Marcus Smart once again acted as the unlikely focal point of Boston’s perimeter shooting onslaught, so now it stands to reason coach Nick Nurse will have to include him in the game plan. Right?
Brad Stevens and his Celtics came prepared to counter, taking more above-the-break perimeter shots as the Raptors were able to execute their defense to take away the corner 3. That was enough to take the game away from Nurse and Toronto, who looked unaware that Smart was killing the Raptors from the perimeter. Again.