![]() ![]() The Celtics don’t have a concrete, ideal starting lineup like they did last season when Walker was surrounded by the four aforementioned starters. If the other team starts small, Richardson could be used as a counter. If Udoka wants to go big, Horford could be out there. The fifth spot is up for discussion, though. The starting lineup the Celtics use on opening night against the Knicks doesn’t need to be the lineup they use a month from now or even a game from now.įour of the starting spots are likely locked up by the top returning players: Tatum, Brown, Smart and Williams. Udoka is afforded something the Celtics rarely had last season: flexibility. Report: Why Jaylen Brown, Celtics are pausing extension talks Who will Udoka put on the court to begin the game? Here’s a look at the Celtics’ lineup entering the new campaign: Who are the Celtics starters? ![]() 20, against Walker, Fournier and the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics open their season on Wednesday, Oct. On top of the more experienced pieces, Boston still has a group of young guys who could assume greater roles this season. Marcus Smart and Robert Williams signed extensions to stay in Boston for a while. Tatum, fresh off a gold medal performance in Tokyo, and Jaylen Brown, back from a season-ending wrist injury, are the centerpieces with even more on their plate. Not everything is new with the Celtics, though. The Celtics filled those spots by acquiring Josh Richardson, Dennis Schroder and old friend Enes Kanter. Stevens traded Kemba Walker and a first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Al Horford, Evan Fournier joined the New York Knicks in free agency and Tristan Thompson was shipped in a trade. The team then brought in Ime Udoka to be the next head coach. Brad Stevens made the move from head coach to president of basketball operations, taking the spot of Danny Ainge. The team underwent a significant overhaul this offseason. Their playoff stint was short-lived as they were bounced by the Brooklyn Nets in a gentleman’s sweep. Jayson Tatum erupted for 50 points in the Play-In Tournament against the Washington Wizards, giving the C’s the No. Injuries, COVID-19 outbreaks and consistently inconsistent play led the Celtics to a 36-36 regular season record. Toronto Raptors - Otto Porter Jr.The Boston Celtics are back, and they’re trying to leave the 2020-21 season in the rearview. Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwaīoston Celtics - Marcus Smart, Derrick Williams, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, Robert WIlliams Injuries: And you know what? I have a good feeling about this one. The Celtics, like the Bucks and Wolves, will be shorthanded - Jayson Tatum is sitting this one out to rest a sore wrist.Īll righty, we’re up to date. ![]() (I’m very curious to see how Koloko does in the G League! I think he has the potential to be 2018-19 Chris Boucher-like dominant.) Dalano Banton continues to miss time with a hip injury Jeff Dowtin has been sent back to the Raptors 905, and Christian Koloko will (finally) join him. In late-breaking news, Fred VanVleet will set out today’s matchup with rib soreness (thinking face emoji). Let’s hope today’s is the same! Good competition, which the Celtics certainly are, can bring out the best in teams, and let’s hope we get Toronto’s best today. We got great individual performances big shots were taken and made. If you were still hoping the Raptors could turn this season around, they may have in fact been the nail in the coffin.īut the games were competitive, and high scoring. Sure, they were frustrating - losing to two teams missing all their best players does not leave a good taste in one’s mouth. The Raptors’ two most recent losses - against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Minnesota Timberwolves - were that, at least. And while we wait for something to happen on the roster front, all we can do is hope for a good show I may be disheartened about the team itself, but the games can still be entertaining, and I can take some joy in that. Let’s just say my hopes aren’t exactly high.Īlthough I’ve preached patience to date, I think we can all agree now, this is a lost season. The Toronto Raptors welcome the Boston Celtics into Scotiabank Arena today, where they will try - once again - to turn their season around, this time against one of the best teams in the league. ![]()
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