Category: NBA

While 76ers race for East’s top seed, Doc Rivers says “We’re just not there yet” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

“We have to improve as a team on both ends.”

While 76ers race for East’s top seed, Doc Rivers says “We’re just not there yet” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Clippers’ Paul George could play Tuesday vs. Jazz — Press Telegram

PLAYA VISTA — Paul George’s 43-game sitting streak could come to an end Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena – and if it happens, it won’t be a moment too soon for the Clippers. 475 more words

Clippers’ Paul George could play Tuesday vs. Jazz — Press Telegram

RAPTORS 115, CELTICS 112 (OT)

TORONTO & BOSTON POSTGAME VIDEO: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2j8fgl17gig3szo/AAB_ze09Pd9gbmQ4iXZXs3URa?dl=0

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FINAL SCORE: TORONTO RAPTORS 115, BOSTON CELTICS 112 (OT)

DATE: MONDAY MARCH 28, 2022 ATTENDACE: 19,800 (Sellout)

 FINAL SCORERECORDHIGH POINTSHIGH REBOUNDSHIGH ASSISTS
Boston11247-29Smart – 28Theis / Smart – 10White – 8
Toronto11543-32Siakam – 40Siakam – 13Barnes – 4
KEY RUN

Trailing by seven points (101-94) with 4:12 remaining in the fourth quarter, Fred VanVleet made consecutive three-pointers to pull Toronto within one point (101-100) with 3:09 left in the frame … The Raptors went on a 12-5 run to close out regulation before outscoring Boston 9-to-6 in overtime.

KEY STAT

Toronto had just 10 turnovers while forcing 18 from Boston … Through four games this season, the Raptors have forced 76 Celtics turnovers leading to 94 points … Toronto entered tonight ranked third in the NBA in points off turnovers (18.6).

RAPTORS NOTES:

  • With the win, Toronto improves to 43-32 this season and 20-16 at home … The Raptors have now won three consecutive games and will complete their current four-game homestand (Mar. 24-30) Wednesday vs. Minnesota.
  • Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 40 points (17-29 FG, 6-8 FT) and added 13 rebounds in 47 minutes for his team-leading 25th double-double of the season … Siakam has now tallied four 40-point double doubles in his career and ranks second in franchise history behind only Chris Bosh (5) … Siakam has scored 20+ points in five consecutive games (Mar. 20-28) and 13 of the last 14 contests overall, averaging 27.5 points during this stretch.
  • Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 25 first half points … Siakam has scored 25-or-more points in a half 10 times in his career, and the Raptors are 9-1 in these games.
  • Gary Trent Jr. finished with 12 points, three steals and two assists in 37 minutes … Trent Jr. returned to the lineup for the first time since Mar. 20 after missing three games (Mar. 21-26) with a hyperextended left big toe.
  • The Raptors recorded a season-high 10 blocks tonight … Precious Achiuwa led the way with a career-high four blocks, while Thaddeus Young recorded a season high-tying three.

CELTICS NOTES:

  • With the loss, Boston falls to 47-29 and 21-17 on the road … The Celtics are now 8-6 on the second half of a back-to-back set … Boston will begin a three-game homestand (Mar. 30 – April 3) Wednesday against Miami.
  • Marcus Smart finished with season highs of 28 points and 10 rebounds, and added four assists in 40 minutes … Smart has recorded 20-or-more points in a career-best 10 games this season … The Celtics are 8-2 this year when Smart scores 20+ points.
  • Payton Pritchard tallied 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes off the bench … Pritchard has now scored in double figures in seven consecutive games (Mar. 16-28), averaging 13.0 points and shooting .552 (32-58) from the field during this stretch.
  • Grant Williams scored 17 points and added seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 39 minutes … Williams has recorded 15+ points 11 times this season, something he did just three times in his first two seasons combined (2019-2021).

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2021-22 SEASON-SERIES ALL-TIME RECORDS
DATESITERESULT  RAPTORS WINSCELTICS WINS
10/22/2021BostonW 115-83 Overall:4262
11/10/2021BostonL 104-88 at Toronto:2814
11/28/2021IndianaL 109-97 at Boston:1438
03/28/2022TorontoW 115-112 (OT)    

Toronto snaps Celtics’ six-game win streak in OT with 115-112 victory — Lowell Sun

As Rob Williams contemplated his options for knee surgery, a stripped down lineup of his teammates flew into Toronto searching for a way to keep their precarious hold on first place in the Eastern Conference. 802 more words

Toronto snaps Celtics’ six-game win streak in OT with 115-112 victory — Lowell Sun

LeBron injures ankle, plays through it to score 39; Lakers fall to Pelicans — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Ingram scored 26 in his return from a 10-game absence, and the Pelicans rallied from 23 points down to win.

LeBron injures ankle, plays through it to score 39; Lakers fall to Pelicans — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Jayson Tatum’s Take On First Ever Duke-UNC Final Four Matchup — NESN.com

Before Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum became an NBA superstar, he was a Duke Blue Devil, as were many of the game’s greatest players. Tatum was asked to give his thoughts on the first March Madness matchup between Duke and the North Carolina Tar Heels. “Coach K’s last year, really can’t write it up any […]

Jayson Tatum’s Take On First Ever Duke-UNC Final Four Matchup — NESN.com

Boston Celtics move into first in East with win over Timberwolves — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Jayson Tatum scored 34 and Jaylen Brown had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Boston to its sixth straight win.

Boston Celtics move into first in East with win over Timberwolves — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

RAPTORS 131, PACERS 91

TORONTO & INDIANA POSTGAME VIDEO: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2j8fgl17gig3szo/AAB_ze09Pd9gbmQ4iXZXs3URa?dl=0

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FINAL SCORE: TORONTO RAPTORS 131, INDIANA PACERS 91

DATE: SATURDAY MARCH 26, 2022

 FINAL SCORERECORDHIGH POINTSHIGH REBOUNDSHIGH ASSISTS
Indiana13125-50Brissett – 21Brissett – 8Haliburton – 12
Toronto9142-32Siakam – 23Boucher – 10Siakam/Barnes – 7
KEY NOTE

Tonight’s game between the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers was suspended at the 4:05 mark in the second quarter. A small electrical fire was detected in an overhead speaker in section 103 at Scotiabank Arena. Fans evacuated the building under instruction from the Toronto Fire Department. After a 56 minute delay, the Toronto Fire Department deemed it was safe to resume play. Players returned to the court and the game continued without fans.

KEY STAT

Toronto shot a season-best .607 (51-84) from the field in tonight’s win … The Raptors had six players score in double-digits and their bench outscored Indiana’s 62-16 … Toronto improves to 15-4 when six-or-more players score 10+ points.

RAPTORS NOTES:

  • With the win, Toronto is now 42-32 this season, including 19-16 at home … The Raptors will continue a four-game homestand (Mar. 24-30) Monday vs. Boston.
  • Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 23 points, and added seven assists and six rebounds in 31 minutes … Siakam has now scored 20+ points in four consecutive games (Mar. 20-26) and 12 of the last 13 contests overall … During this stretch (Mar. 3-26) he is averaging 26.5 points and shooting .538 (128-238) from the field.
  • OG Anunoby finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3PT, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds in 28 minutes … Anunoby made three three-pointers tonight, and has now tied Norman Powell (440) for 8th on the Raptors All-Time three pointers list.
  • Precious Achiuwa tallied 18 points, six rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes off the bench … Achiuwa made a career high-tying four three-point field goals tonight … Achiuwa is shooting .361 (44-122) from beyond the arc this season after attempting just one three-pointer in 61 games last season.
  • Scottie Barnes recorded 19 points, seven assists and six rebounds in 31 minutes … Tonight Barnes reached 1,000 career points and 500 career rebounds, joining Charlie Villanueva (2005-06 season) as the just the second rookie in franchise history to reach both these milestones.

PACERS NOTES:

  • With the loss, Indiana falls to 25-50 and 9-29 on the road … The Pacers will begin a two-game homestand (Mar. 28-30) Monday against Atlanta.
  • Oshae Brissett recorded team highs of 21 points and eight rebounds in 38 minutes … Brissett has now scored 20+ points six times in his career, including in four games this season.
  • Jalen Smith finished with 15 points and six rebounds in 30 minutes of action … Smith has now scored 15+ points in four straight games played (Mar. 15-26), averaging 16.0 points and shooting .595 (25-42) during this stretch.
  • Tyrese Haliburton dished out a game-high 12 assists tonight and added seven points and five rebounds in 33 minutes … Haliburton has recorded 10+ assists 24 times in 70 games this season, something he did in five-of-58 contests last year.

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2021-22 SEASON-SERIES ALL-TIME RECORDS
DATESITERESULT  RAPTORS WINSPACERS WINS
10/27/2021TorontoW 118-100 Overall:4752
10/30/2021IndianaW 97-94 at Toronto:3119
11/26/2021IndianaL 114-97 at Indiana:1633
03/26/2022TorontoW 131-91    

Erik Spoelstra to miss Heat game vs. Nets; assistant Chris Quinn serving as coach — Boston Herald

Erik Spoelstra was away from the Miami Heat on Saturday night due to what the team announced as personal reasons, with assistant Chris Quinn coaching that team against the Brooklyn Nets at FTX Arena. The team later said the absence was due to a medical procedure for one of his two young sons. It is…

Erik Spoelstra to miss Heat game vs. Nets; assistant Chris Quinn serving as coach — Boston Herald

NBA roundup: Devin Booker scores 49, Suns clinch top seed in West — Stabroek News

Devin Booker scored a season-high 49 points and added 10 assists, Chris Paul had 17 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup, and the visiting Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 140-130 on Thursday night to clinch the top seed in the Western Conference. Mikal Bridges scored 22 points, Deandre Ayton had […]

NBA roundup: Devin Booker scores 49, Suns clinch top seed in West — Stabroek News