The Star · Jan 17, 2019
Raptors’ string snapped at five in playoff atmosphere in Boston
BOSTON—There really is an edge to the Raptors-Celtics dance that’s been going on for a couple of years now.
Not a hatred, yet, but a sense of healthy dislike tempered by a measure of respect and the rivalry — and the fans of both teams — should eventually deserve the intensity of a playoff series in the spring.
Raptor Kawhi Leonard and Marcus Smart of the Celtics battle for a loose ball in Wednesday night’s back-and-forth battle in Boston.Until then, though, it’s four meetings in the run of a regular season and they always seem to be gritty and tough and close. The latest instalment in the rivalry was another gem, a 117-108 Boston victory here Wednesday in a wonderful game of back and forth.