The Raptors defeated the Celtics 110:97 at home . The weak Raptors in the Eastern Conference have been heading towards the lottery this year, with a record of 10 wins and 31 losses, ranking 13th in the Eastern Conference.
This defeat sounded a “wake-up call” for the defending team Celtic.
The Celtics ranked first in the league last season with a record of 64 wins and 18 losses. Not even halfway through this year’s season, the Celtics have already lost 12 games. They have 9 wins and 8 losses in the last 17 games and are second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28 wins and 12 losses.
Judging from the winning rate and ranking, the Celtics are just having a sluggish season. Just get over it and don’t need to be too nervous. Star forward Tattom is in better and more stable condition this season. Last season’s championship game MVP Brown is still a sharp killer. Substitute guard Pritchard has the best sixth man value and amazing performance. His three-point shooting is especially hot, 7 feet. The 2-inch long man Cornette has made visible progress and is able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the rotation.
Judging from the league’s trends and situation, the Celtics don’t need to worry too much. Currently in the league, except for the Cavaliers (34 wins and 5 losses) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (33 wins and 6 losses), the Celtics have 28 wins and 12 losses. Still ranked third in the league, the Celtics are the defending champions. The most important thing is to maintain profits and maintain health and enter the playoffs with the core core players healthy.
The NBA has already established a key situation in recent years: the playoffs are the real stage, and playoff basketball is completely different from the intensity of the regular season. The teams that truly win the championship will often show greater strength and resilience in the playoffs.
Celtics coach Mazzula was still relaxed, “I told the players that we have to stay united. We did not perform at our best. The season is long, and things and the process will not be easy all the way.”
“After going through so many difficult processes, we must have fun and overcome all challenges. The NBA season will bring many tests. We have to find solutions to problems and stay united to get through it.” In addition to being good at pulling up defense, Mazzula also instills chicken soup for the players’ souls. , is also very good at rebuilding confidence.
The past six weeks have been the longest “downturn” for the defending Celtics in the past two years. Except for the Raptors, which was able to defeat the Celtics, the Bulls, Magic, 76ers, and Pacers have all suffered defeats in the past four weeks.
The overall condition of the Celtics is okay, but the real situation is terrible. In the past two weeks, the Celtics have lost three games to the Thunder, Kings, and Raptors. The Celtics have scored a maximum of 97 points. This is not a “downturn” that can be easily overcome.
The Celtics, a jump shooting team that set a historical record by averaging 50 three-pointers per game this season, are not only facing problems with jumper feel and three-point luck.
