The Celtics-Raptors matchup in the Eastern Conference Semifinals has the potential to be one of the best postseason battles in the NBA this year with the two teams facing each other for the first time in the playoffs. The Celtics won three of four regular season games against Toronto but both teams were missing several key players from the first three of those contests, limiting their usefulness in scouting the playoff matchup. After reviewing film, we begin our scouting report of the series with a long look at the Raptors offense and how the Celtics' defense will adjust to their strengths and weaknesses.
The Basics for Raptors
Pace: 102.9 (12th in NBA)
No. 13 offense: 110.7 points per 100 possessions
No. 2 defense: 104.7 points per 100 possessions
+6.1 net rating (4th)