Don’t look now, but the Bruins just might have created a little momentum for themselves. After five days off, the B’s went into the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday and beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-2, for their first three-game win streak of the season, all by the same score. It wasn’t perfect. The B’s blew…
Bruins win third straight, downing Flyers 5-2 — Boston Herald
This time when their lead hit 19 points the Celtics momentarily accelerated, though with a few potholes getting in the way, they clearly still need to work on a closing act. After hitting a peak lead of 25 points, shooting a withering 17-for-39 (43.6%) from 3-point range, and surviving a Thunder rally in the fourth…
Celtics go downtown on Thunder, 111-105 — Boston Herald
“We damn sure need to play better, no matter who is in the lineup.”
After loss, LeBron says Lakers need to play with “some sense of urgency” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
2021-22 Matchups vs. Pittsburgh: Second of Three
2020-21 Record vs. Pittsburgh: N/A
Next Game vs. Pittsburgh: Wednesday, December 29 vs. Pittsburgh
Toronto Season Record: 12-5-1
Toronto Home Record: 9-2-1
TV: Sportsnet RADIO: TSN 1050
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
November 16, 2021
Acquired forward Kyle Clifford from St. Louis in exchange for future
considerations
November 15, 2021 Forward Joey Anderson has been loaned the Toronto Marlies (AHL)
LAST GAME
Score: Toronto vs. New York Rangers
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021
TOR Goals: Rielly (2)
NYR Goals: Hunt
TOR Goaltender: Campbell, 27/28, .964
NYR Goaltender: Shesterkin, 28/30, .933 SV%
TOR Power Play: 1-for-1
NYR Power Play: 0-for-1
NEXT GAME
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2021
Opponent: at New York Islanders
Broadcast Information: Sportsnet Ontario (TV), Sportsnet 590 (Radio)
INJURY REPORT
Petr Mrázek (Groin) *On Injured Reserve
Ilya Mikheyev (Thumb) *On Injured Reserve
Man Games Lost: 31
ALL-TIME VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:
First Matchup between Clubs: December 13, 1967 (Toronto 1 vs. Pittsburgh 2)
All-Time Record: 84-80-17-7 (188 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 47-32-11-3 (93 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 37-49-6-4 (96 Games)
Last Home Win vs. Opponent: February 20, 2020 (Toronto 4 vs. Pittsburgh 0)
Record in Last Five Games: 2-3-0
Record in Last 10 Games: 5-5-0
ACTIVE LEADERS VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:
Games Played: John Tavares (50), Jason Spezza (49), Wayne Simmonds (41)
Goals: Jason Spezza (20), Wayne Simmonds (13), John Tavares (11)
Assists: Jason Spezza (33), John Tavares (24), Wayne Simmonds (12)
Points: Jason Spezza (53), John Tavares (35), Wayne Simmonds (25)
Penalty Minutes: Wayne Simmonds (57), Jason Spezza (33), John Tavares (12)
2021-22 AVERAGES AND RANKINGS
Points % GF/Game GA/Game PP% PK% SF/G SA/G FO%
Toronto .694 2.67 2.39 26.5% 87.8% 33.9 30.1 55.2%
NHL Rank 6th 23rd 4th 5th 4th 7th 25th 1st-T
THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2021-22
Power Play: 13/49 (26.5%)
Power Play Goal Leader: 4 – Matthews
Power Play Point Leader: 7 –Matthews (4G, 3A), Nylander (3G, 4A)
2020-21 Power Play: 31/155 (20.0%)
ON THE PK IN 2021-22
Penalty Kill: 43/49 (87.8%)
Shorthanded Goal Leader: N/A
Shorthanded Point Leader: N/A
2020-21 Penalty Kill: 113/144 (78.5%)
FAST FACTS
Saturday games 6th of 22 (10 home, 12 road)
Back-to-Backs played 3 of 13
Record in first game of Back-to-Back 2-1-0
Record in second game of Back-to-Back 1-2-0
November games 10th of 14 (8 home, 6 road)
RECENT MILESTONES
TJ BRODIE Appeared in his 700th career NHL game, Nov. 2, 2021 vs. VGK
JACK CAMPBELL Appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Nov. 16 vs. NSH
JACK CAMPBELL Recorded his 50th career NHL win, Nov. 18 vs. NYR
PIERRE ENGVALL Appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Nov. 2, 2021 vs. VGK
ONDREJ KAŠE Recorded his 100th career NHL point, Nov. 10, 2021 at PHI
AUSTON MATTHEWS
Recorded his 200th NHL goal on Oct. 25 at CAR. Per NHL Stats,
Matthews required the second-fewest games to reach 200 goals in Maple
Leafs history among players who debuted with the team, trailing only
Charlie Conacher (317 games).
AUSTON MATTHEWS
Recorded his 300th NHL point with a goal on Feb. 8 vs. VAN, tying Charlie
Conacher to become the second-fastest Maple Leaf to reach the mark at
294 games.
MORGAN RIELLY
Recorded his 300th NHL point with an assist on Apr. 13 vs. CGY to
become the sixth defenceman in franchise history to record 300 points with
the club.
MORGAN RIELLY Recorded his 250th career NHL assist on Oct. 27 at CHI
KIRILL SEMYONOV Made his NHL debut, Nov. 10 at PHI
WAYNE SIMMONDS Skated in his 950th career NHL game on Oct. 16 vs. OTT
JOHN TAVARES Recorded his 200th point with the Maple Leafs on Oct. 18 vs. NYR.
JOHN TAVARES Scored his 100th goal with the Maple Leafs, Nov. 13 at BUF
UPCOMING MILESTONES
TJ BRODIE One goal away from 50 career NHL goals
TRAVIS DERMOTT Two points away from 50 career NHL points
JUSTIN HOLL Nine points away from 50 career NHL points
ONDREJ KAŠE Three goals away from 50 career NHL goals
DAVID KÄMPF Seven assists away from 50 career NHL assists
ILYA MIKHEYEV Seven games away from 100 career NHL games played
JASON SPEZZA Five games away from 1,200 career NHL games played
Ball had a season-high 32 points plus 11 rebounds and eight assists.
Watch LaMelo Ball put on a show, score 32 in Hornets fifth straight win — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
BLUE JAYS ROSTER MOVES
The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed RHP Shaun Anderson off waivers from the San Diego Padres.
Additionally, RHP Hagen Danner, RHP Bowden Francis, INF Leo Jimenez, and LHP Zach Logue have been added to the 40-man roster.
Anderson, 27, pitched in 16 games while splitting his 2021 campaign between Minnesota, Baltimore, and San Diego. The 6-4, 228 lb. right-hander held an 8.49 ERA and recorded 19 strikeouts across 23.1 innings of work. The Coral Springs, FL, native was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the third round of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft from the University of Florida and has gone 3-5 with a career 5.75 ERA over three Major League seasons.
The Twins added six players to their 40-man roster on Friday, the last day to shield prospects ahead of the Rule 5 Draft, which is scheduled for next month. Top prospect Royce Lewis, a shortstop, as well as fellow infielder Jose Miranda and four pitchers — Josh Winder, Blayne Enlow, Cole Sands and Chris Vallimont…
Twins protect six from Rule 5 draft; Willians Astudillo among those removed from 40-man roster — Twin Cities
Anunoby has taken a step forward this season, averaging 20.1 points and 2.7 assists per game, both career highs.
Raptors OG Anunoby out “a while” with hip pointer, Nurse says — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Rockies and catcher Elias Díaz have agreed to a 3-year deal worth $14.5M
Rockies, catcher Elias Díaz agree to 3-year, $14.5M contract — MLB | NBC Sports
GAME #17 – TORONTO RAPTORS (7-9) vs. SACRAMENTO KINGS (6-9)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 – 10 P.M. (ET) – GOLDEN 1 CENTER
TV: SPORTSNET – RADIO: SPORTSNET 590 THE FAN
Position: Guard Height: 6-0 Weight: 200
College: Wichita State Birthday: 2/25/1994 NBA EXP: 5
2021-22 SEASON:
• Sat out Nov. 13 vs. Detroit with left groin soreness.
• Has scored 15+ points in 12 straight games (Oct. 23 – Nov. 15), averaging 20.8 points.
• Tallied 32 points, six rebounds and seven assists Nov. 11 at Philadelphia.
• Scored a season-best 33 points Nov. 3 at Washington.
• Recorded 15 points and a career-high 17 assists Oct. 25 vs. Chicago.
• Made third consecutive opening night start for the Raptors Oct. 20 vs. Washington;
finished with 12 points, three rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes.
• Inactive once.
LAST FIVE GAMES
Date Opp. MIN FG-A 3FG-A FT-A REB AST ST BS PTS
Nov. 10 @BOS 35:32 5-14 4-9 2-2 3 6 3 1 16
Nov. 11 @PHI 40:09 11-22 6-11 4-4 6 7 1 0 32
Nov. 13 DET INACTIVE – Left Groin; Soreness
Nov. 15 @POR 40:05 6-13 4-8 0-0 6 7 2 1 16
Nov. 18 @UTA 34:27 7-17 3-8 7-8 4 4 3 2 24
• The Toronto Raptors (7-9) continue a six-game road trip (Nov. 15-26) Friday night against the Sacramento Kings (6-9) at Golden 1 Center. The Raptors have dropped six of their last seven (Nov. 5-18), but are 5-3 on the road this season. Despite scoring 37 points off 24 Jazz turnovers, Toronto fell 119-103 in Utah last night. The Raptors are 2-1 in the second game of a back-to-back set this season. Toronto has won seven of its last eight games vs. Sacramento and split the season-series (1-1) with the Kings in 2020-21.
• Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 31 points (12-18 FG, 5-11 3PT, 2-2 FT) Nov. 19 at Utah – the fourth 30-point game of his career and third since joining the Raptors at the trade deadline last season. Trent Jr. has now scored 20+ points in three of the last four games (Nov. 11-18), averaging 23.0 points. He is shooting .530 (35-66) from the field and .417 (15-36) from beyond the arc during this stretch.
• OG Anunoby missed his first game of the season yesterday at Utah with a left hip pointer. Anunoby sustained the injury Wednesday during practice. He is averaging a team-high 20.1 points in 15 games this season. The Raptors have not used the same starting lineup in consecutive games since Nov. 7-11.
• Khem Birch scored a season-high 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 FT) in his first start of the year last night against the Jazz. Birch scored all 14 of his points in the first half. In 17 starts with the Raptors last season, Birch averaged 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 31.5 minutes.
• Fred VanVleet (598) is tied with Terrence Ross (598) for third on the Raptors’ all-time three-point field goals list. Kyle Lowry holds the franchise record with 1,518 threes, followed by Morris Peterson (801). VanVleet has made at least three three-pointers in eight straight games played (Nov. 1-18), shooting .455 (30-66) from three-point distance during this span.
• Gary Trent Jr. (70) and Fred VanVleet (59) rank first and third respectively, in the NBA in deflections. Trent Jr. is also fourth in the NBA in steals (2.38) and has already matched his career high with five steals
three times. VanVleet has led the league in deflections per game each of the past two seasons. Toronto currently leads the NBA in deflections (20.9) and ranks second in steals (10.3).
• Rookie Scottie Barnes leads all rookies in scoring (15.9 ppg) and rebounds (8.1), and is tied with Dalano Banton for second with a .508 field goal percentage – behind only Herbert Jones (.514). Barnes has led the team in scoring and rebounds five times in his first 13 games played, scored 20+ points in four games and earned two double-doubles. Barnes sat out two games (Nov. 1-3) with a sprained right thumb.
Position: Guard-Forward Height: 6-8 Weight: 225
College: Florida State Birthday: 8/1/2001 NBA EXP: R
• Logged a career-high 40 minutes Nov. 15 at Portland.
• Tied the Raptors rookie record for steals in a game with five Nov. 7 vs. Brooklyn.
• Missed two games (Nov. 1-3) due to a sprained right thumb; sustained the injury late in the fourth quarter Oct. 30 at Indiana.
• Scored 21 points in back-to-back games (Oct. 29-30).
• Tallied 18 points, seven rebounds and a season-high seven assists Oct. 27 vs. Indiana.
• Recorded first career double-double with season highs of 25 points and 13 rebounds in a victory Oct. 22 at Boston.
• Started in his NBA debut opening night vs. Washington (Oct. 20); tallied 12 points and nine rebounds in 33 minutes – became just the seventh rookie in franchise history to
start opening night and first since Pascal Siakam in 2016.
• Inactive twice.
LAST FIVE GAMES
Date Opp. MIN FG-A 3FG-A FT-A REB AST ST BS PTS
Nov. 10 @BOS 31:54 7-11 0-0 7-8 7 4 0 0 21
Nov. 11 @PHI 39:01 6-13 0-0 1-1 9 4 1 2 13
Nov. 13 DET 38:07 4-10 0-0 3-4 6 4 1 0 11
Nov. 15 @POR 39:30 6-14 0-1 6-6 8 2 0 0 18
Nov. 18 @UTA 35:08 5-11 0-2 0-0 6 6 1 0 10
Position: Guard Height: 6-5 Weight: 205
College: Duke Birthday: 1/18/1999 NBA EXP: 3
2021-22 SEASON:
• Scored a season-high 31 points Nov. 18 at Utah.
• Finished with 18 points and a season-best six rebounds Nov. 15 at Portland.
• Tied a career high with five steals Nov. 5 vs. Cleveland.
• Matched a career best with five steals Oct. 27 vs. Indiana.
• Scored 20 points and tied a career high with five steals Oct. 22 at Boston.
• Contributed six points and two rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench in the season opener Oct. 20 vs. Washington.
LAST FIVE GAMES
Date Opp. MIN FG-A 3FG-A FT-A REB AST ST BS PTS
Nov. 10 @BOS 34:56 6-12 2-7 0-0 4 0 0 1 14
Nov. 11 @PHI 36:06 7-16 4-9 2-2 5 4 2 0 20
Nov. 13 DET 38:16 8-16 4-10 3-3 2 3 3 0 23
Nov. 15 @POR 39:34 8-16 2-6 0-0 6 1 2 0 18
Nov. 18 @UTA 33:01 12-18 5-11 2-2 2 3 1 0 31
Position: Forward Height: 6-8 Weight: 240
College: New Mexico St. Birthday: 4/2/1994 NBA EXP: 5
2021-22 SEASON:
• Led the team with season highs of 25 points, 12 rebounds, including a career-best
seven offensive boards, and seven assists Nov. 13 vs. Detroit.
• Sat out Nov. 11 at Philadelphia for left shoulder injury management.
• Returned to the starting lineup Nov. 7 vs. Brooklyn; contributed 15 points in 25 minutes.
• Missed the first 10 games (Oct. 20 – Nov. 5) of the season recovering from left shoulder surgery; underwent surgery in June to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
• Inactive for 11 games.
LAST FIVE GAMES
Date Opp. MIN FG-A 3FG-A FT-A REB AST ST BS PTS
Nov. 10 @BOS 29:53 3-7 0-1 2-2 7 3 2 0 8
Nov. 11 @PHI INACTIVE – Left Shoulder; Injury Management
Nov. 13 DET 34:38 9-14 2-3 5-9 12 7 1 0 25
Nov. 15 @POR 39:24 7-15 2-6 4-4 6 6 0 1 20
Nov. 18 @UTA 30:55 2-14 0-4 0-0 3 5 2 0 4
Position: Centre Height: 6-8 Weight: 226
College: UNLV Birthday: 9/29/1992 NBA EXP: 4
2021-22 SEASON:
• Scored a season-high 14 points in first start of the season Nov. 18 at Utah.
• Missed three games (Nov. 7-11) with right knee swelling.
• Scored 11 points Oct. 25 vs. Chicago.
• Recorded nine points and a season-high nine rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench in the season opener Oct. 20 vs. Washington.
• Inactive three times.
LAST FIVE GAMES
Date Opp. MIN FG-A 3FG-A FT-A REB AST ST BS PTS
Nov. 10 @BOS INACTIVE – Right Knee; Swelling
Nov. 11 @PHI INACTIVE – Right Knee; Swelling
Nov. 13 DET 16:19 1-3 0-0 2-4 5 1 0 0 4
Nov. 15 @POR 21:16 3-6 0-0 0-0 4 1 0 0 6
Nov. 18 @UTA 24:25 6-8 0-0 2-3 3 1 2 0 14
Position: Forward Height: 6-9 Weight: 198
College: Oregon Birthday: 1/11/1993 NBA EXP: 4
2021-22 SEASON:
• Matched a season high with eight rebounds Nov. 18 at Utah.
• Sat out Nov. 15 at Portland with lower back soreness.
• Scored a season-high 17 points in 24 minutes Nov 11 at Philadelphia.
• Recorded 11 points and a season-best eight rebounds Oct. 22 at Boston.
• Missed all five preseason games following surgery on a dislocated left middle finger;
sustained the injury in a practice collision with teammate Precious Achiuwa.
• Inactive once.
LAST FIVE GAMES
Date Opp. MIN FG-A 3FG-A FT-A REB AST ST BS PTS
Nov. 10 @BOS 6:49 0-2 0-2 0-0 2 0 0 0 0
Nov. 11 @PHI 24:04 7-12 1-3 2-2 6 0 1 2 17
Nov. 13 DET 11:37 1-3 0-2 0-1 1 0 0 0 2
Nov. 15 @POR INACTIVE – Lower Back; Soreness
Nov. 18 @UTA 17:29 1-6 0-2 0-0 8 2 0 1 2
KINGS POSSIBLE STARTERS
KINGS NOTES
FRANCHISE RECORDS: On Friday, November 5, 2021 vs. Charlotte, Sacramento shot 22 of 44 from three. The 22 made three’s are a new franchise
record with the previous being 21 made threes on three different occasions. Most recently, vs. Lakers on August 13, 2020 in the NBA Bubble.
WE JUST TRYING TO PARTY HOLMES: Richaun Holmes earned his first career 20-point/20-rebound game as he scored 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting and
a career-high 20 rebounds vs. Charlotte on 11/5/21. According to @StatMuse, Holmes is the first Kings player to have a 20/20 game on at least .750 percent
shooting since 1994.
THE BLACK FALCON: Harrison Barnes erupted in the first game of the season on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Portland with a career-high 36 points
on 10-of-19 shooting from the field and 8-of-11 from the three-point line, which is also a new career-high. According to @StatsbySTATS, Barnes is the
first NBA player to score 35+ points with no turnovers and no personal fouls in a season opener since turnovers were first tracked beginning in 1977-78.
ALL TIME KINGS SHOOTER: Buddy Hield became the Kings franchise three-point leader as he connected from beyond the arc six times vs. Utah Friday
night. Hield passes Peja Stojakovic for most threes made all-time in Franchise history, who previously held the mark of 1,070 in a Kings jersey.
On Nov. 12, 2021 at Oklahoma City, Hield played in his 400th career game. He has the most three-pointers made of any player in NBA History in their first
400 games with 1,209.
GAME WINNERS: Harrison Barnes hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to beat the Phoenix Suns 110-107. The Kings have the most game-winning buzzer
beaters in the NBA since 2018-19 season with six:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (12/27/18) vs. LAL
Buddy Hield (1/19/19) at DET
Nemanja Bjelica (12/9/19) at HOU
Buddy Hield (12/23/20) at DEN
Harrison Barnes (3/27/21) vs. CLE
Harrison Barnes (10/27/21) at PHX
NO FOX GIVEN
MOVING UP THE LIST: De’Aaron Fox passed Vlade Divac on Sunday night, Oct. 24, 2021 to become the 6th all time leading assists man in a Kings jersey.
ASSISTS
He says he was given the steroids by a doctor in his native Brazil and didn’t know what he was ingesting.
Pelicans’ Didi Louzada suspended 25 games for testing positive for steroids — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Stephen Curry scored 20 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter.
Watch Curry outscore Cavaliers by himself in fourth 20-8, Warriors win — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The view from left field 