It was another dominant performance by the Celtics Sunday afternoon as they took down the Toronto Raptors 112-94 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The team picked up right where they left off from the Sixers series with a defense-first game plan. The Raptors were never comfortable the whole game as the Celtics had consistent pressure throughout.
The one focal point for the Celtics’ defense was stopping Pascal Siakam. He is the Raptors young blossoming superstar who can take this series over and dominate if given the chance. Coach Brad Stevens knew that going in, so the game plan in this series would be to stop Siakam and have the rest of the Raptors beat them.