It might be lost in the stress of watching, but the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics have now played three games that’ve been playoff basketball at its absolute best. After six years of waiting for this post-season matchup, it’s incredible that it’s actually playing out as tight as we thought it would. The defenses are great, the adjustments have been on point, and it’s come down to who can grind out baskets more effectively.
In Game 3, that task was mastered by Kyle Lowry — who capped a career-best playoff performance with a legendary pass to OG Anunoby for a buzzer-beater that breathed life into Toronto’s chances.