Raptors vs. Celtics: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Toronto Raptors (1-0) play against the Boston Celtics (0-0) at TD Garden
Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Wednesday October 5, 2022
Toronto Raptors 108, Boston Celtics 106 (Q4 01:11)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Crazy thing about this group who have brought the Raptors back is that only Birch is guaranteed to be on the team next month. Tough league. – 9:41 PM
Crazy thing about this group who have brought the Raptors back is that only Birch is guaranteed to be on the team next month. Tough league. – 9:41 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics challenging the charge call. Joe Mazzulla getting put to the test here in this high stakes spot. – 9:40 PM
Celtics challenging the charge call. Joe Mazzulla getting put to the test here in this high stakes spot. – 9:40 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Grant Williams is limping to half court with a huge grin to go yell at the refs for calling that charge on Sam Hauser. – 9:40 PM
Grant Williams is limping to half court with a huge grin to go yell at the refs for calling that charge on Sam Hauser. – 9:40 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Maine Celtics and Raptors 905 are going to have some battles if this fourth quarter is any sort of predictor. – 9:40 PM
Maine Celtics and Raptors 905 are going to have some battles if this fourth quarter is any sort of predictor. – 9:40 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The entire fourth quarter has been the Celtics taking knockout threes and missing them. – 9:39 PM
The entire fourth quarter has been the Celtics taking knockout threes and missing them. – 9:39 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Raptors take a lead on a Gabe Brown 3 and Hauser ties it with a nice post turnaround. – 9:39 PM
Raptors take a lead on a Gabe Brown 3 and Hauser ties it with a nice post turnaround. – 9:39 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Latest offering from Column Castigator Frank Drucker: “Just finished (theoretically) atoning after a year’s worth of sins. As the Good Book says, ‘Let he who is without sin…apply to coach the Celtics.’” – 9:39 PM
Latest offering from Column Castigator Frank Drucker: “Just finished (theoretically) atoning after a year’s worth of sins. As the Good Book says, ‘Let he who is without sin…apply to coach the Celtics.’” – 9:39 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Doesn’t look like Justin Jackson has found a finishing move when he gets into the paint to set himself up for a good look at the rim. This deep into his career, you’d expect him to be able to maintain his dribble deeper to get to a finger roll instead of a floater. – 9:38 PM
Doesn’t look like Justin Jackson has found a finishing move when he gets into the paint to set himself up for a good look at the rim. This deep into his career, you’d expect him to be able to maintain his dribble deeper to get to a finger roll instead of a floater. – 9:38 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors within 4 with about 3 minutes left
Why not have a fun pre-season finish? – 9:34 PM
Raptors within 4 with about 3 minutes left
Why not have a fun pre-season finish? – 9:34 PM
+ 🔄 Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Justin Jackson, Brodric Thomas and Mfiondu Kabengele getting some run late in the 4th. – 9:31 PM
Justin Jackson, Brodric Thomas and Mfiondu Kabengele getting some run late in the 4th. – 9:31 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Looks like Grant Williams rolled his right ankle a little bit on the last play. Looks like his sneaker just stuck and the ankle rolled a little. He’s out of the game – 9:25 PM
Looks like Grant Williams rolled his right ankle a little bit on the last play. Looks like his sneaker just stuck and the ankle rolled a little. He’s out of the game – 9:25 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Grant Williams appears to be fine after turning his ankle going for a rebound on that last play. Was in a lot of pain, but looks like it wore off. – 9:25 PM
Grant Williams appears to be fine after turning his ankle going for a rebound on that last play. Was in a lot of pain, but looks like it wore off. – 9:25 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Well, lookey here, the Faux Raptors are back within 8 after an 11-0 run – 9:23 PM
Well, lookey here, the Faux Raptors are back within 8 after an 11-0 run – 9:23 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Three straight Josh Jackson buckets off the bench cut the lead to 93-85. – 9:23 PM
Three straight Josh Jackson buckets off the bench cut the lead to 93-85. – 9:23 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Derrick White is pretty easily the worst shooter of the Celtics regulars and he’s supposedly put a ton of work in on his jumper this summer. This team has really legit spacing now.
Never would have guessed that after that disaster game against the Clippers last season. – 9:22 PM
Derrick White is pretty easily the worst shooter of the Celtics regulars and he’s supposedly put a ton of work in on his jumper this summer. This team has really legit spacing now.
Never would have guessed that after that disaster game against the Clippers last season. – 9:22 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
When I talked to Dave, Sam Hauser’s father, last year he told me Sam, his brother Joey and he developed a shooting progression workout Sam practiced regularly since he was young.
Dave quipped that I’d have to pay for it
@BostonSportsBSJ: bostonsportsjournal.com/2021/08/21/sam… – 9:19 PM
When I talked to Dave, Sam Hauser’s father, last year he told me Sam, his brother Joey and he developed a shooting progression workout Sam practiced regularly since he was young.
Dave quipped that I’d have to pay for it
@BostonSportsBSJ: bostonsportsjournal.com/2021/08/21/sam… – 9:19 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Sam Hauser (9-of-11) is shooting 81 percent from 3-point range this preseason – 9:15 PM
Sam Hauser (9-of-11) is shooting 81 percent from 3-point range this preseason – 9:15 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Brogdon to Hauser for 3
Brogdon to Hauser for 3
Brogdon to Hauser for 3
Brogdon to Hauser for 3
Brogdon to Hauser for 3 – 9:15 PM
Brogdon to Hauser for 3
Brogdon to Hauser for 3
Brogdon to Hauser for 3
Brogdon to Hauser for 3
Brogdon to Hauser for 3 – 9:15 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Hauser 8-for-10 from 3 this preseason.
He’ll be in this #celtics rotation. – 9:14 PM
Hauser 8-for-10 from 3 this preseason.
He’ll be in this #celtics rotation. – 9:14 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics starters taking a seat up 19.
Smart: 3-1-5-2 STL on 1/4 FG
Brown: 23-4-1-1 on 9/14 FG 3/6 3PT
Tatum: 18-10-4 on 6/16 FG 0/7 3PT
Horford 7-6-2 w/ a block on 3/6 FG
White 7 PTS on 2/3 FG – 9:10 PM
#Celtics starters taking a seat up 19.
Smart: 3-1-5-2 STL on 1/4 FG
Brown: 23-4-1-1 on 9/14 FG 3/6 3PT
Tatum: 18-10-4 on 6/16 FG 0/7 3PT
Horford 7-6-2 w/ a block on 3/6 FG
White 7 PTS on 2/3 FG – 9:10 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics Sunday: 25 turnovers…still won by 41
Celtics tonight: 6 turnovers in 32 minutes…up by 19
Tatum/Brown Sunday: 9 turnovers in 46 minutes
Tatum/Brown tonight: 1 turnover in 56 minutes. – 9:09 PM
Celtics Sunday: 25 turnovers…still won by 41
Celtics tonight: 6 turnovers in 32 minutes…up by 19
Tatum/Brown Sunday: 9 turnovers in 46 minutes
Tatum/Brown tonight: 1 turnover in 56 minutes. – 9:09 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Celtics by 19 with 4 left in third; time to rev up the engines for the longish flight to Houston and let the end of the roster get some work in – 9:09 PM
Celtics by 19 with 4 left in third; time to rev up the engines for the longish flight to Houston and let the end of the roster get some work in – 9:09 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
The preseason Celtics have certainly resembled the post-January 2022 Celtics.
Through 6.5 quarters they’ve now outscored opponents by 60 total points. – 9:07 PM
The preseason Celtics have certainly resembled the post-January 2022 Celtics.
Through 6.5 quarters they’ve now outscored opponents by 60 total points. – 9:07 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
You don’t get extra points for scoring 1v1 in the post, which is too bad because the Raptors are doing that well. You do get extra points for making uncontested 3s … which is too bad because the Raptors aren’t very good at that so far. – 9:03 PM
You don’t get extra points for scoring 1v1 in the post, which is too bad because the Raptors are doing that well. You do get extra points for making uncontested 3s … which is too bad because the Raptors aren’t very good at that so far. – 9:03 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Marcus is in mid-season form with the fakes pic.twitter.com/aM9Ptbuyi7 – 9:02 PM
Marcus is in mid-season form with the fakes pic.twitter.com/aM9Ptbuyi7 – 9:02 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Celtics by 17, about 6 1/2 left in the third, it’s got to be “let’s see who might make the roster time” I suspect – 9:02 PM
Celtics by 17, about 6 1/2 left in the third, it’s got to be “let’s see who might make the roster time” I suspect – 9:02 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Ben Sullivan likes what he’s seeing out of our defense tonight.
Catch the second half on @NBCSBoston 📺 pic.twitter.com/tRdWz0eF3L – 9:01 PM
Ben Sullivan likes what he’s seeing out of our defense tonight.
Catch the second half on @NBCSBoston 📺 pic.twitter.com/tRdWz0eF3L – 9:01 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Smart had a sloppy first half, but that was a nice, patient hesitation move in the post to free Horford for the cutting finish – 8:59 PM
Smart had a sloppy first half, but that was a nice, patient hesitation move in the post to free Horford for the cutting finish – 8:59 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum has been great getting to the rim tonight. Super aggressive against a good defense and he’s either finishing or drawing fouls. 6-13 from the field, 6-7 from the line. – 8:58 PM
Tatum has been great getting to the rim tonight. Super aggressive against a good defense and he’s either finishing or drawing fouls. 6-13 from the field, 6-7 from the line. – 8:58 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Achiuwa opens the 2nd half in place of VanVleet, who only logged 10 minutes on Sunday as it appears the Raps are managing his preseason usage. The other 4 starters are out there. – 8:56 PM
Achiuwa opens the 2nd half in place of VanVleet, who only logged 10 minutes on Sunday as it appears the Raps are managing his preseason usage. The other 4 starters are out there. – 8:56 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors started back in to start 3Q, less FVV who is replaced by Achiuwa. – 8:54 PM
Raptors started back in to start 3Q, less FVV who is replaced by Achiuwa. – 8:54 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
As expected, VanVleet’s night is done. Other starters will get a few third quarter minutes – 8:54 PM
As expected, VanVleet’s night is done. Other starters will get a few third quarter minutes – 8:54 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Not disrupting the Celtics too much, but Raptors are just arms flying everywhere pic.twitter.com/oFrvQJYv6M – 8:51 PM
Not disrupting the Celtics too much, but Raptors are just arms flying everywhere pic.twitter.com/oFrvQJYv6M – 8:51 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
“I’m getting into game shape, getting the reads on time, learning to play with my new teammates, and knock down my free throws. Fuck.” – Jaylen Brown on the NBC Sports Boston broadcast, much to Abby’s dismay lol – 8:41 PM
“I’m getting into game shape, getting the reads on time, learning to play with my new teammates, and knock down my free throws. Fuck.” – Jaylen Brown on the NBC Sports Boston broadcast, much to Abby’s dismay lol – 8:41 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Celtics +22 and +16 in their first two preseason first halves with the starters playing. take that as you will. – 8:41 PM
Celtics +22 and +16 in their first two preseason first halves with the starters playing. take that as you will. – 8:41 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
The key message from day 1 of training camp has been defensive transition. It was poor in Boston, it was poor in the first half. Two minutes into the 3rd and this happens… pic.twitter.com/oEYf5X9ZN1 – 8:40 PM
The key message from day 1 of training camp has been defensive transition. It was poor in Boston, it was poor in the first half. Two minutes into the 3rd and this happens… pic.twitter.com/oEYf5X9ZN1 – 8:40 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics are up 62-46 at the half against an actual NBA team that appears to be trying. More importantly, Sam Hauser has 9 points in 5 minutes and is burying contested jumpers over guys who can block 3s like Chris Boucher. – 8:39 PM
Celtics are up 62-46 at the half against an actual NBA team that appears to be trying. More importantly, Sam Hauser has 9 points in 5 minutes and is burying contested jumpers over guys who can block 3s like Chris Boucher. – 8:39 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Brown and Tatum PnR is still something Boston can use more of. As they both improve as passers, I think we’ll see more actions like that one to end the half. – 8:39 PM
Brown and Tatum PnR is still something Boston can use more of. As they both improve as passers, I think we’ll see more actions like that one to end the half. – 8:39 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors offense, defense and second unit all flummoxed by Celtics in first half. – 8:39 PM
Raptors offense, defense and second unit all flummoxed by Celtics in first half. – 8:39 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors give up 62 on 50 per cent Boston shooting while going 2-for-18 from three
Shockingly, they’re not winning
Cs by 16 – 8:38 PM
Raptors give up 62 on 50 per cent Boston shooting while going 2-for-18 from three
Shockingly, they’re not winning
Cs by 16 – 8:38 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics have 15 assists and Malcolm Brogdon has 7 of them at halftime. We knew Brogdon was a good addition, but he might be better than we thought. – 8:38 PM
Celtics have 15 assists and Malcolm Brogdon has 7 of them at halftime. We knew Brogdon was a good addition, but he might be better than we thought. – 8:38 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
It’s kind of wild how smooth everything looks with Brogdon already. – 8:37 PM
It’s kind of wild how smooth everything looks with Brogdon already. – 8:37 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
I know it’s preseason but Horford / Tatum / Jaylen / Smart / Brogdon If He Stays Healthy is a whoaaaaaaaa – 8:37 PM
I know it’s preseason but Horford / Tatum / Jaylen / Smart / Brogdon If He Stays Healthy is a whoaaaaaaaa – 8:37 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Has anyone ever been the NBA leader in assists while coming off the bench? Asking for Malcolm Brogdon. – 8:36 PM
Has anyone ever been the NBA leader in assists while coming off the bench? Asking for Malcolm Brogdon. – 8:36 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brogdon feeding Tatum for the fast break slam when he probably could’ve finished it is emblematic of Brogdon’s approach, role early in camp. – 8:34 PM
Brogdon feeding Tatum for the fast break slam when he probably could’ve finished it is emblematic of Brogdon’s approach, role early in camp. – 8:34 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The @John_Zannis of the world who wanted to see the #Celtics go smaller, more versatile getting rewarded rn. Boston’s firepower giving them a leg up on a rugged #Raptors team. There’ll eventually be an offensive-defensive tradeoff, but C’s undoubtedly needed ways to open up the O – 8:30 PM
The @John_Zannis of the world who wanted to see the #Celtics go smaller, more versatile getting rewarded rn. Boston’s firepower giving them a leg up on a rugged #Raptors team. There’ll eventually be an offensive-defensive tradeoff, but C’s undoubtedly needed ways to open up the O – 8:30 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I don’t know if this is an adjustment or just a reaction, but Jayson Tatum has been driving and bring the ball up and over after the gather rather than low hunting for fouls. – 8:26 PM
I don’t know if this is an adjustment or just a reaction, but Jayson Tatum has been driving and bring the ball up and over after the gather rather than low hunting for fouls. – 8:26 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors’ half-court O is in midseason form. That’s the problem. – 8:26 PM
The Raptors’ half-court O is in midseason form. That’s the problem. – 8:26 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
This is hardly news, but the Celtics defense is outstanding, as per usual. And this is without Robert Williams, which is kind of a scary thought for the rest of the league. – 8:25 PM
This is hardly news, but the Celtics defense is outstanding, as per usual. And this is without Robert Williams, which is kind of a scary thought for the rest of the league. – 8:25 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Less than a week into the preseason and rookie Christian Koloko leads the NBA in bloody noses. – 8:22 PM
Less than a week into the preseason and rookie Christian Koloko leads the NBA in bloody noses. – 8:22 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
These Toronto defenders are tough for Tatum to get separation from, but C’s leaning into layers of ball movement and creating great shot after great shot. Can live with the turnovers through this process. – 8:21 PM
These Toronto defenders are tough for Tatum to get separation from, but C’s leaning into layers of ball movement and creating great shot after great shot. Can live with the turnovers through this process. – 8:21 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
There are a whole lot of players in the NBA who would be significantly better in an instant if they had @Fred VanVleet‘s toughness and competitive edge. – 8:20 PM
There are a whole lot of players in the NBA who would be significantly better in an instant if they had @Fred VanVleet‘s toughness and competitive edge. – 8:20 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
COAST
COAST
@Precious Achiuwa putting in work on both ends pic.twitter.com/RNxNZ0tMxR – 8:19 PM
COAST
COAST@Precious Achiuwa putting in work on both ends pic.twitter.com/RNxNZ0tMxR – 8:19 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brogdon is in full control as the second unit point. Creates driving lanes. Paces with a tight dribble. Turnovers not a worry at all. pic.twitter.com/O2YRwW3aBV – 8:14 PM
Brogdon is in full control as the second unit point. Creates driving lanes. Paces with a tight dribble. Turnovers not a worry at all. pic.twitter.com/O2YRwW3aBV – 8:14 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
If Hauser demands a defender, then that completely opens up the #Celtics offense. BOS learned lesson from letting Max Strus walk. – 8:12 PM
If Hauser demands a defender, then that completely opens up the #Celtics offense. BOS learned lesson from letting Max Strus walk. – 8:12 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Brogdon to Hauser for the third time tonight… and almost a fourth. The crowd REALLY wanted the fourth one – 8:12 PM
Brogdon to Hauser for the third time tonight… and almost a fourth. The crowd REALLY wanted the fourth one – 8:12 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The team that invested in a veteran point guard to help 2nd unit (Boston; Brogdon) is dominating the 2Q vs the team that didn’t. – 8:11 PM
The team that invested in a veteran point guard to help 2nd unit (Boston; Brogdon) is dominating the 2Q vs the team that didn’t. – 8:11 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Hey @celticsvoice just wanted to let you know the Raptors played #nbacanadaseries in Edmonton, Alberta last week NOT Saskatchewan. – 8:11 PM
Hey @celticsvoice just wanted to let you know the Raptors played #nbacanadaseries in Edmonton, Alberta last week NOT Saskatchewan. – 8:11 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Grant Williams just made the crowd “ooooh” with the hesi at the right break. Don’t remember Grant every making the crowd ooh like that – 8:10 PM
Grant Williams just made the crowd “ooooh” with the hesi at the right break. Don’t remember Grant every making the crowd ooh like that – 8:10 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
By the time this preseason is over, we might just be wondering why Sam Hauser wasn’t playing in the NBA Finals. – 8:09 PM
By the time this preseason is over, we might just be wondering why Sam Hauser wasn’t playing in the NBA Finals. – 8:09 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Brogdon’s up to 4 assists in 6 minutes. Hauser being a sniper has helped, but seems like Brogdon is going to fit right in. – 8:09 PM
Brogdon’s up to 4 assists in 6 minutes. Hauser being a sniper has helped, but seems like Brogdon is going to fit right in. – 8:09 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Grant Williams showing some improved off the dribble moves this preseason. Welcome addition to his game. – 8:09 PM
Grant Williams showing some improved off the dribble moves this preseason. Welcome addition to his game. – 8:09 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Grant Williams fast break hesitation drive and layup. Bench enjoyed. – 8:09 PM
Grant Williams fast break hesitation drive and layup. Bench enjoyed. – 8:09 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
My strongest preseason take is the Celtics logo at center court being transparent rather than on a white background is a hard pass. – 8:08 PM
My strongest preseason take is the Celtics logo at center court being transparent rather than on a white background is a hard pass. – 8:08 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Celtics by 5 after a quarter
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, Raptors struggling from three-point range, they’re 0-6 – 8:05 PM
Celtics by 5 after a quarter
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, Raptors struggling from three-point range, they’re 0-6 – 8:05 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Malcolm Brogdon is exactly what the Celtics were missing in the Finals. – 8:05 PM
Malcolm Brogdon is exactly what the Celtics were missing in the Finals. – 8:05 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Cracking an egg open and preparing to apply it directly to my face for my “Matt Ryan > Sam Hauser” takes if this continues – 8:05 PM
Cracking an egg open and preparing to apply it directly to my face for my “Matt Ryan > Sam Hauser” takes if this continues – 8:05 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
One of weird things of wild card baseball playoff schedule just announced (and it has been like this for a couple years) is games popping up on ABC – Cardinals/Phillies Friday afternoon, Seattle-Toronto Sunday afternoon. Joe Buck not doing baseball for ESPN/ABC; just doing MNF. – 8:04 PM
One of weird things of wild card baseball playoff schedule just announced (and it has been like this for a couple years) is games popping up on ABC – Cardinals/Phillies Friday afternoon, Seattle-Toronto Sunday afternoon. Joe Buck not doing baseball for ESPN/ABC; just doing MNF. – 8:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The Garden rose to its feet when Hauser shot that. Everyone knew it was going in. He’s a really exciting potential development for this team, as is Brogdon who fed him at the buzzer.
Celtics 27-22 after 1. – 8:04 PM
The Garden rose to its feet when Hauser shot that. Everyone knew it was going in. He’s a really exciting potential development for this team, as is Brogdon who fed him at the buzzer.
Celtics 27-22 after 1. – 8:04 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Malcolm Brogdon made that Hauser 3 happen not just by assisting on it, but by directing him on the play to make sure he was in the right spot. Not bad for the new guy here – 8:04 PM
Malcolm Brogdon made that Hauser 3 happen not just by assisting on it, but by directing him on the play to make sure he was in the right spot. Not bad for the new guy here – 8:04 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Sam Hauser up to 83 percent shooting from 3-point range this preseason. – 8:04 PM
Sam Hauser up to 83 percent shooting from 3-point range this preseason. – 8:04 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Precious Achiuwa is strong, make no mistake about it, but knocking down Marcus Smart like he was a bowling pin says more about Smart than Achiuwa – 8:04 PM
Precious Achiuwa is strong, make no mistake about it, but knocking down Marcus Smart like he was a bowling pin says more about Smart than Achiuwa – 8:04 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Two first quarter preseason charges taken for the Celtics (White, Smart) – 8:02 PM
Two first quarter preseason charges taken for the Celtics (White, Smart) – 8:02 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Less than two minutes left in the 1Q, #Celtics and #Raptors are tied at 20. Jaylen Brown (12 pts) carrying the load for Boston. P. Siakam (6 pts, 3 rebounds) leading the way for the Raptors. – 7:59 PM
Less than two minutes left in the 1Q, #Celtics and #Raptors are tied at 20. Jaylen Brown (12 pts) carrying the load for Boston. P. Siakam (6 pts, 3 rebounds) leading the way for the Raptors. – 7:59 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Al Horford is going to be seeing big Raptors wings in his dreams … – 7:58 PM
Al Horford is going to be seeing big Raptors wings in his dreams … – 7:58 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
We may need to officially change his name to First Quarter Jaylen Brown. – 7:56 PM
We may need to officially change his name to First Quarter Jaylen Brown. – 7:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
If #celtics‘ passing is humming and Brown keeps getting these efficient looks as a finisher, he’s going to score a million points this year. – 7:56 PM
If #celtics‘ passing is humming and Brown keeps getting these efficient looks as a finisher, he’s going to score a million points this year. – 7:56 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum made a lot of progress on speeding up his high post game so he can quickly jab step and get into his drive. We’ve seen him blow defenders away a few times in the preseason so far with it. – 7:56 PM
Jayson Tatum made a lot of progress on speeding up his high post game so he can quickly jab step and get into his drive. We’ve seen him blow defenders away a few times in the preseason so far with it. – 7:56 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown is red-hot in the first quarter for the second straight game. – 7:56 PM
Jaylen Brown is red-hot in the first quarter for the second straight game. – 7:56 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
That was the most preseason possession we’ve see from the Celtics. Was Smart going off the backboard thinking Derrick White was going to catch that?? – 7:54 PM
That was the most preseason possession we’ve see from the Celtics. Was Smart going off the backboard thinking Derrick White was going to catch that?? – 7:54 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Marcus Smart has been an adventure so far tonight. And not a fun one. – 7:53 PM
Marcus Smart has been an adventure so far tonight. And not a fun one. – 7:53 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Enjoying Horford playing high and Tatum playing low in the offense. Finds Brown for 3 on a post-up then barrels through OG for the score on the next trip down. – 7:53 PM
Enjoying Horford playing high and Tatum playing low in the offense. Finds Brown for 3 on a post-up then barrels through OG for the score on the next trip down. – 7:53 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Let me about the 90th person to note that the Raptors 45.5 over/under feels low. – 7:52 PM
Let me about the 90th person to note that the Raptors 45.5 over/under feels low. – 7:52 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
A lot of questions about how the Raps’ undersized starting unit (which they clearly intend to stick with) will match up vs opposing bigs (and that’s fair). The other side of it: One of Siakam/Barnes/OG will almost always have a C on them. Pascal already making Horford pay tonight – 7:51 PM
A lot of questions about how the Raps’ undersized starting unit (which they clearly intend to stick with) will match up vs opposing bigs (and that’s fair). The other side of it: One of Siakam/Barnes/OG will almost always have a C on them. Pascal already making Horford pay tonight – 7:51 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Barnes with a perfect rotation vs. a Smart-Horford P&R to pick up a block. – 7:50 PM
Barnes with a perfect rotation vs. a Smart-Horford P&R to pick up a block. – 7:50 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Trying to score on the Anunoby-Barnes-Siakam trio looks like nasty business. – 7:49 PM
Trying to score on the Anunoby-Barnes-Siakam trio looks like nasty business. – 7:49 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Crisp 7-of-25 combined shooting for the Celtics and Raptors tonight. – 7:49 PM
Crisp 7-of-25 combined shooting for the Celtics and Raptors tonight. – 7:49 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors 8-6 at first timeout, teams a combined 7-for-25 from the floor – 7:48 PM
Raptors 8-6 at first timeout, teams a combined 7-for-25 from the floor – 7:48 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Blake Griffin’s first interaction with interim head coach Joe Mazzulla was 15 years in the making.
Tune in now to catch first quarter action on @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/s94BeSJIEw – 7:47 PM
Blake Griffin’s first interaction with interim head coach Joe Mazzulla was 15 years in the making.
Tune in now to catch first quarter action on @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/s94BeSJIEw – 7:47 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics open up 3-11 from the field and 0-6 from 3. A lot of 1-pass/shoot possessions instead of the ball movement from the first game. Have to get back to drive and kicks. – 7:47 PM
Celtics open up 3-11 from the field and 0-6 from 3. A lot of 1-pass/shoot possessions instead of the ball movement from the first game. Have to get back to drive and kicks. – 7:47 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Both teams running into crowds at the rim. Tatum tries to break the wall down and gets stopped by O.G., Horford follows. 8-6 TOR early. – 7:47 PM
Both teams running into crowds at the rim. Tatum tries to break the wall down and gets stopped by O.G., Horford follows. 8-6 TOR early. – 7:47 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Apparently Marcus Smart thought 17 turnovers in the first half against Charlotte wasn’t enough. – 7:46 PM
Apparently Marcus Smart thought 17 turnovers in the first half against Charlotte wasn’t enough. – 7:46 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
First points of the game scored by @Jaylen Brown who is doing Jaylen Brown-things with this drive and finish. pic.twitter.com/4Dzg2Z8ZYE – 7:45 PM
First points of the game scored by @Jaylen Brown who is doing Jaylen Brown-things with this drive and finish. pic.twitter.com/4Dzg2Z8ZYE – 7:45 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Another stellar start for the #celtics defensively, and they’re largely holding it down on the boards too. White’s activity on that end is a nice addition to the starting unit. – 7:45 PM
Another stellar start for the #celtics defensively, and they’re largely holding it down on the boards too. White’s activity on that end is a nice addition to the starting unit. – 7:45 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The “6” in the paint in a nice touch in Boston
It’ll be somewhere on the Scotiabank court, too – 7:44 PM
The “6” in the paint in a nice touch in Boston
It’ll be somewhere on the Scotiabank court, too – 7:44 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown’s patience is so good now. He’s very rarely in a rush anymore. – 7:43 PM
Jaylen Brown’s patience is so good now. He’s very rarely in a rush anymore. – 7:43 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
First Quarter Jaylen Brown will continue to be a thing this season – 7:42 PM
First Quarter Jaylen Brown will continue to be a thing this season – 7:42 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics bench was all standing up before the first basket, as it tends to do, and the ref came over and made everyone sit down. Not sure if this is a new point of emphasis. – 7:42 PM
Celtics bench was all standing up before the first basket, as it tends to do, and the ref came over and made everyone sit down. Not sure if this is a new point of emphasis. – 7:42 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
So the Celtics bench always stands until their first basket, but the refs just held up play to tell all of them to sit down and get out of the way lol – 7:42 PM
So the Celtics bench always stands until their first basket, but the refs just held up play to tell all of them to sit down and get out of the way lol – 7:42 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Looked like #Celtics bench just got warned about standing up too close to the court. – 7:41 PM
Looked like #Celtics bench just got warned about standing up too close to the court. – 7:41 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
We’re underway in Boston. White stays with Trent and gets a quick stop. – 7:40 PM
We’re underway in Boston. White stays with Trent and gets a quick stop. – 7:40 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Blake Griffin is rocking a white #Celtics sweatsuit, meaning he’s not playing tonight. But he’s on the bench. – 7:40 PM
Blake Griffin is rocking a white #Celtics sweatsuit, meaning he’s not playing tonight. But he’s on the bench. – 7:40 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
#Celtics stick with Derrick White in the starting lineup for game 2 of the preseason. Tipoff moments away @NBCSBoston! – 7:39 PM
#Celtics stick with Derrick White in the starting lineup for game 2 of the preseason. Tipoff moments away @NBCSBoston! – 7:39 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight for preseason Game 2:
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Derrick White
Marcus Smart
Raptors starters:
Pascal Siakam
OG Anunoby
Scottie Barnes
Gary Trent Jr.
Fred VanVleet – 7:37 PM
Celtics starters tonight for preseason Game 2:
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Derrick White
Marcus Smart
Raptors starters:
Pascal Siakam
OG Anunoby
Scottie Barnes
Gary Trent Jr.
Fred VanVleet – 7:37 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Raptors at Celtics – Oct. 5, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Toronto – Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr, OG Aunonby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam
OUT: Boston: Kornet, Gallinari, R Williams Toronto: Flynn, Champagne, Porter Jr.
@985thesportshub pic.twitter.com/CDrvQDROtO – 7:31 PM
Raptors at Celtics – Oct. 5, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Toronto – Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr, OG Aunonby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam
OUT: Boston: Kornet, Gallinari, R Williams Toronto: Flynn, Champagne, Porter Jr.
@985thesportshub pic.twitter.com/CDrvQDROtO – 7:31 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
VanVleet, Siakam, Barnes, Anunoby and Trent start vs. Boston. Out are: Porter Jr. (hamstring); Flynn (cheek bone); Champagnie (hip strain). – 7:23 PM
VanVleet, Siakam, Barnes, Anunoby and Trent start vs. Boston. Out are: Porter Jr. (hamstring); Flynn (cheek bone); Champagnie (hip strain). – 7:23 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Tonight’s starters presented by @DraftKings
pic.twitter.com/zUtFpmHxU4 – 7:18 PM
Tonight’s starters presented by @DraftKings
pic.twitter.com/zUtFpmHxU4 – 7:18 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
It’s Jr. Celtics Academy Night 🏀
Before the game we hosted a youth panel to discuss future academy programming and then hit the parquet to shoot some hoops. pic.twitter.com/bhQRkUCJLP – 7:06 PM
It’s Jr. Celtics Academy Night 🏀
Before the game we hosted a youth panel to discuss future academy programming and then hit the parquet to shoot some hoops. pic.twitter.com/bhQRkUCJLP – 7:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
And for something completely (not) different, it’ll be VanVleet, Trent, Anunoby, Barnes and Siakam to start
Can’t imagine any of them will play more than the 15-17 minutes of Game 1 (9 for Fred as they gave him three quarters off to calm The Minutes Police) – 6:41 PM
And for something completely (not) different, it’ll be VanVleet, Trent, Anunoby, Barnes and Siakam to start
Can’t imagine any of them will play more than the 15-17 minutes of Game 1 (9 for Fred as they gave him three quarters off to calm The Minutes Police) – 6:41 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors will be without Otto Porter Jr. (left hamstring strain), Justin Champagnie (right hip soreness) and Malachi Flynn (left cheekbone) for tonight’s preseason game in Boston. – 6:26 PM
The Raptors will be without Otto Porter Jr. (left hamstring strain), Justin Champagnie (right hip soreness) and Malachi Flynn (left cheekbone) for tonight’s preseason game in Boston. – 6:26 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors listing Otto Porter, Justin Champagnie and Malachi Flynn as out for tonight’s exhibition in Boston – 6:25 PM
Raptors listing Otto Porter, Justin Champagnie and Malachi Flynn as out for tonight’s exhibition in Boston – 6:25 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Been in the Cs locker room for 5 mins and seems like Blake Griffin has been here 5 years. Engaging everyone and roasting Grant lol. – 6:20 PM
Been in the Cs locker room for 5 mins and seems like Blake Griffin has been here 5 years. Engaging everyone and roasting Grant lol. – 6:20 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
For anyone who wanted to see Blake Griffin getting up shots at TD Garden as a Celtic….here’s Blake Griffin getting up shots at TD Garden as a Celtic…. pic.twitter.com/y8AncQA0dm – 5:58 PM
For anyone who wanted to see Blake Griffin getting up shots at TD Garden as a Celtic….here’s Blake Griffin getting up shots at TD Garden as a Celtic…. pic.twitter.com/y8AncQA0dm – 5:58 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
#NEBHInjuryReport Luke Kornet remains out with an ankle sprain, while Blake Griffin may get a little time tonight depending on how he feels as he ramps up. – 5:48 PM
#NEBHInjuryReport Luke Kornet remains out with an ankle sprain, while Blake Griffin may get a little time tonight depending on how he feels as he ramps up. – 5:48 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Blake Griffin is available tonight, but Joe Mazzulla says he’ll play it by ear whether he uses Griffin gets in – 5:48 PM
Blake Griffin is available tonight, but Joe Mazzulla says he’ll play it by ear whether he uses Griffin gets in – 5:48 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Blake Griffin still getting acclimated, per Mazzulla, and will either debut tonight or Friday. – 5:48 PM
Blake Griffin still getting acclimated, per Mazzulla, and will either debut tonight or Friday. – 5:48 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Blake Griffin may play tonight depending on how the game goes per Joe Mazzulla, but Luke Kornet remains out with an ankle sprain. He is listed as day to day. – 5:47 PM
Blake Griffin may play tonight depending on how the game goes per Joe Mazzulla, but Luke Kornet remains out with an ankle sprain. He is listed as day to day. – 5:47 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
There is a chance Blake Griffin could make his debut tonight according to Joe Mazzulla – 5:47 PM
There is a chance Blake Griffin could make his debut tonight according to Joe Mazzulla – 5:47 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Pregame #Hornets notes:
• Same starters as in Boston
• Starters should play about same no. of minutes
• Gordon Hayward is out as expected. He spoke about it here: charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot…
‣ Cody Martin is also out
‣ Dennis Smith Jr. (personal reasons) is out – 5:46 PM
Pregame #Hornets notes:
• Same starters as in Boston
• Starters should play about same no. of minutes
• Gordon Hayward is out as expected. He spoke about it here: charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot…
‣ Cody Martin is also out
‣ Dennis Smith Jr. (personal reasons) is out – 5:46 PM
Sean Deveney @SeanDeveney
A couple of ex-@Boston Celtics chatted with @Steve Bulpett about the @Charlotte Hornets Miles Bridges situation:
“You know, that’s my brother. We definitely miss him.”
More at @HeavyOnSports …
heavy.com/sports/boston-… – 5:18 PM
A couple of ex-@Boston Celtics chatted with @Steve Bulpett about the @Charlotte Hornets Miles Bridges situation:
“You know, that’s my brother. We definitely miss him.”
More at @HeavyOnSports …
heavy.com/sports/boston-… – 5:18 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Heading into Boston for #raptors #Celtics on the beautiful new orange line. Any pregame questions? – 5:07 PM
Heading into Boston for #raptors #Celtics on the beautiful new orange line. Any pregame questions? – 5:07 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Only one team (the Spurs) tanked their way to a championship in the last 25 years. ONE. Yet so many waste away seasons while getting lapped by the smarter teams (Warriors, Heat, Raptors). It’s a dumb strategy. – 5:00 PM
Only one team (the Spurs) tanked their way to a championship in the last 25 years. ONE. Yet so many waste away seasons while getting lapped by the smarter teams (Warriors, Heat, Raptors). It’s a dumb strategy. – 5:00 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“Every time we walked out the room, somebody saw me and said, ‘Oh, man, we wish you would’ve … ’ ‘Good luck next year.’ And that’s even said to this day,” #Celtics star @Jayson Tatum told @andscape bit.ly/3M7BTMD #nba – 4:59 PM
“Every time we walked out the room, somebody saw me and said, ‘Oh, man, we wish you would’ve … ’ ‘Good luck next year.’ And that’s even said to this day,” #Celtics star @Jayson Tatum told @andscape bit.ly/3M7BTMD #nba – 4:59 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Jayson Tatum entering this NBA season with a new sense of stardom. After his first Finals appearance, #Celtics star is learning the spotlight has been magnified for better and for worse. #nba @andscape bit.ly/3M7BTMD – 3:10 PM
Jayson Tatum entering this NBA season with a new sense of stardom. After his first Finals appearance, #Celtics star is learning the spotlight has been magnified for better and for worse. #nba @andscape bit.ly/3M7BTMD – 3:10 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
We weren’t lying when we said we had the best fans in the league😏 pic.twitter.com/2ZPUVW67Ne – 2:54 PM
We weren’t lying when we said we had the best fans in the league😏 pic.twitter.com/2ZPUVW67Ne – 2:54 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Victor Wembanyama seems impossibly tall, even for the NBA. Here he is last night next to Tremont Waters, his teammate and former Celtics PG.
📸: Ethan Miller/Getty Images pic.twitter.com/w3qm3GqnPK – 2:26 PM
Victor Wembanyama seems impossibly tall, even for the NBA. Here he is last night next to Tremont Waters, his teammate and former Celtics PG.
📸: Ethan Miller/Getty Images pic.twitter.com/w3qm3GqnPK – 2:26 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Robert Woodard II is wearing the number 42 for the Oklahoma City Thunder, last worn by Al Horford. – 2:21 PM
Robert Woodard II is wearing the number 42 for the Oklahoma City Thunder, last worn by Al Horford. – 2:21 PM