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Boston Celtics v Toronto Raptors - Game Two
Jayson Tatum vs Raptors 9/1/20
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Herald Raptors find silver lining heading into Game 3 vs Celtics

Tatum, Smart lift Celtics past Toronto for 2-0 series lead

Celtics take 2-0 series lead with 102-99 win over Toronto

Stevens takes a fluid approach with big man rotation

Globe Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart lift Boston past Toronto, Celtics take 2-0 lead

What Marcus Smart, other Celtics said about his performance in Game 2

Raptors coach Nick Nurse was critical of NBA officiating after Game 2 loss

‘I want to play as long as I can’: Kemba Walker loves basketball

Did last week’s NBA protests do any actual good? The answer is a resounding yes

Led by Marcus Smart, Celtics take 2-0 series lead over Raptors, and other observations

Marcus Smart is one of kind, and the Celtics were reminded of it when he saved them in Game 2

Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Raptors Game 2 9/1/20

CelticsBlog Must C’s: UPDATE: Robert Williams leaves game after putback dunk, returns, and leads team in scoring

Must C’s: Marcus Smart hits fifth three-pointer as C’s regain lead

Celtics have Toronto Raptor-round their fingers, take 2-0 series lead with 102-99 win

How Luke Doncic compares to Larry Bird

Marcus Smart is more than making up for Gordon Hayward’s absence

Celtics vs. Raptors Game 2: Reaction to Marcus Smart’s iconic night

Winning plays put Boston up 2-0: 11 Takeaways from Celtics/ Raptors Game 2

ESPN NBA playoffs debate - Predicting potential upsets and new Eastern Conference favorites

Appreciative Kemba Walker making most of first trip to second round as Celtics take 2-0 lead on Raptors

Raptors in a familiar spot down 2-0 in playoff series vs. Celtics

Four big questions the Raptors need to answer to come back from a 2-0 deficit

Lex Nihil Novi Bird Shows Bernard Who Is King (Part 1)

Red on Russell v. Bird

CLNS Media Can The Celtics Put Raptors Away in Game Three? | Garden Report

Nick Nurse Blames Refs After Celtics Beat Raptors in Game 2 | Garden Report

Celtics vs Raptors Game 2 Postgame Show

Celtics .com Keys to the Game: Celtics 102, Raptors 99

9/1 Putnam Postgame Report: We’re Up 2-0

Smart’s Shooting Heroics Spark Game 2 Win

NBC Sports Boston Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Achilles’ heel could doom Bucks

Why Kyle Lowry shouldn’t be so surprised by Marcus Smart’s 3-point barrage

Did Jayson Tatum get star treatment in Game 2? Nick Nurse jabs refs

Celtics get a bunch of ‘Smart’ plays for Game 2 win over Toronto

How Jayson Tatum lit Marcus Smart’s fourth-quarter fuse

NESN Celtics Fans Will Love Marcus Smart’s Response To Isaiah Thomas’ Tweet

Raptors Coach Nick Nurse Rips NBA Refs After Game 2 Loss To Celtics

Blazers’ CJ McCollum Praises Celtics’ Kemba Walker For Game 2 Performance

Marcus Smart Fires Off Great Tweet After Stellar Game 2 Performance

WEEI Celtics 102, Raptors 99: Boston goes up 2-0 in series

CBS Boston ‘Time Lord’ Nickname May Lead To A Watch Sponsorship For Robert Williams

Celtics Win Game 2 Thriller Over Raptors To Take 2-0 Series Lead

Marcus Smart Really Is One Of A Kind

Everyone Who Came Up Big For Celtics In Game 2 Classic Vs. Raptors

Nick Nurse Is Complaining About Jayson Tatum’s Star Treatment From Refs

Celtics Wire Celtics sneak by Raptors 102-99, take 2-0 East Semis series lead

On this day: former Celtics John Thompson, Nate Archibald born

WATCH: Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics-Toronto Raptors full highlights

Rookie Wire Tacko Fall was hyped after the Celtics won to take a 2-0 series lead


The Athletic With a night of clutch plays, Marcus Smart shows evolution into winning player

Even as the main focus of Raptors defense, Jayson Tatum thrives for Celtics

2020 NBA Draft Big Board: The post-early entry deadline edition

Hardwood Houdini Boston Celtics: Cs win nail bitter, go up 2-0 over the Toronto Raptors

Boston Celtics: Should Cs try to trade up in 2020 NBA Draft?

Boston Celtics: IT pumps up Smart in critique of Antetokounmpo


Mass Live Robert Williams says ‘Timelord’ nickname may lead to watch sponsorship: ‘they’ve reached out’

Marcus Smart explodes in the fourth quarter to lead Celtics over Raptors: 3 things we learned

Celtics teammates on Marcus Smart: ’he’s a monster,’ ‘One of a kind’ after 4th quarter 3-point barrage vs. Raptors

Jayson Tatum on fourth-quarter technical vs. Raptors: ‘They made the right call’

Kemba Walker hits clutch shots on an off night: ’I’m never going to get down on myself’

After Jayson Tatum shoots 14 free throws in Celtics win, Raptors’ Nick Nurse says refs ‘took pretty good care of’ Celtics star

Celtics are 2020 NBA title favorites according to ESPN’s 538 projections, Clippers are second

Boston Sports Journal Final: Celtics 102, Raptors 99 — Smart’s huge fourth quarter leads comeback win

BSJ Game Report: Celtics 102, Raptors 99 - Fourth quarter rally gives C’s 2-0 lead

Winning Plays Podcast: Celtics-Raptors Game 2 Takeaways

Live Q&A: B-Robb on Celtics/NBA Playoffs at 5 p.m. Wednesday

Marcus Smart and a timely surprise tweak: How the Celtics stole Game 2 from the Raptors

Fadeaway World Donovan Mitchell On Jazz’s First-Round Exit: “This Won’t Happen Again.”

Sporting News The Celtics are giving Kemba Walker the support he’s always needed

Pledge Times Smart leaves the champion shivering

TSN Can the Raptors dig out of an 0-2 series hole? Mitchell explains why he thinks they can

NDS Observer Cook: NBA playoffs finally feel like a changing of the guard

Yahoo Get Smart!

Marcus Smart’s ridiculous flop highlights issue with NBA coach’s challenge system

Fox Sports Players try to stay busy, ready sitting on the bubble bench

Fansided Marcus Smart commits the biggest flop of the year (Video)

Sportskeeda Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Match Preview - September 3rd, 2020

Eurohoops Nick Nurse blasts officials after Game 2 loss: Smart fouled the s—t out of Siakam

NBC Sports Celtics’ Jaylen Brown on what Bucks did: ‘It could be done again’

NY Times Kemba Walker Is Smiling as He Reads This

Forbes For Boston Celtics, Will ‘Bench Blob’ Be Enough To Halt 2018 Playoff Repeat?

Fadeaway World Nick Nurse Takes Shot At Referees For ‘Protecting’ Jayson Tatum

USA Today Celtics have become a really likable team, to dismay of other fans

NY Post Kemba Walker’s NBA playoff showcase is a Kyrie Irving warning

Providence Journal CELTICS JOURNAL: A season without end wearing on everyone

SI .com Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s relationship continues to strengthen

Bleacher Report Why Is One of the NBA’s Most Effective Plays a Dying Art?

Milford Daily News Celtics centers Daniel Theis, Robert Williams have edge vs. Raptors

Sportsnet .ca Why the Celtics are officially a problem for the Raptors

Providence Journal Theis, Williams giving the Celts what they need

USA Today Jaylen Brown and Enes Kanter are helping Tacko Fall learn how to swim

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