The Celtics finished the preseason undefeated with a dramatic win 110-108 against the Raptorsthanks to a critical basket by Xavier Tillman just 1.4 seconds before the end.
Tillman, who played 16 minutes, scored 7 points and 7 reboundsmaking the difference at critical points.
THE Derrick White he was the absolute star player for Boston. The Celtics guard did full appearance with 33 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks in 35 minutes of participation.
His multi-dimensional presence gave Joe Mazzula’s team pace on offense and energy on defense, confirming his exceptional status just before the start of the regular season.
The negative news of the evening was Jaylen Brown injurywho left in the first quarter with tightness in left biceps femoris.
The Celtics star managed to score 7 points and 2 rebounds in 7 minutes, before exiting as a precaution.
For them Raptorso Brandon Ingram led the attack with 20 points and 10 reboundswhile his team struggled with almost all of its key players. Despite the loss, Toronto’s image was positive for much of the game.
OR Boston completed the pre-season friendlies in an ideal way and now turns to its start regular seasonwhere he will face them Philadelphia 76ers on October 23 at TD Garden.
Source: Sport Fm
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