Takeaways For Toronto as Raptors Fall to Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Bucks
Recap: 3 Takeaways From Raptors’ Loss To Bucks
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Dominates Raptors with 35 points
Antetokounmpo (knee) provided a game-high 35 points (12-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-18 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 130-112 win over the Raptors. It was Antetokounmpo's 10th game of the season with at least 35 points,
The Raptors are giving their home crowd exactly what they were hoping for. They have jumped out to a 88-82 lead against the Celtics. The Raptors came into the contest with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.
The Celtics are enduring a 7-6 spell after squeezing out a nail-biting 120-119 home victory on Sunday against the eight-win New Orleans Pelicans, who sit last in the Western Conference.
The Raptors, for their part, are doing a fantastic job positioning the team for lottery odds with just 2 wins in their last 10 contests.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is believed to want to play for the Boston Red Sox but when he becomes a free agent, the New York Mets may stand in Boston's way.
Turnovers: 10 (Shead 3, Barnes 2, Barrett 2, Boucher, Dick, Mitchell). Steals: 4 (Mitchell 2, Barnes, Barrett). Technical Fouls: Mitchell, 8:48 first. A_18,566 (19,800).
Toronto and Boston will hit the court in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season.
It was a big game for the Celtics’ stars. Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Kristaps Porzingis scored 23, and Jaylen Brown had 20.
The reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics return to TD Garden Friday night still looking for consistent traction as they get set to host the Orlando Magic.
Jayson Tatum was asked if Brandon Jennings calling him soft or Scottie Barnes clapping in his face made him want to play more angry.
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