Like many NBA contests, Wednesday night was a game filled with runs. The Toronto Raptors took the early lead, going up 11 before you could blink. The Boston Celtics responded, creating a 16-point lead of their own midway through the third quarter. Yet, by the end of the game, we found ourselves in a back-and-forth duel.
The duel ended in disappointing fashion, as Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics dominated the last four minutes of the game. Irving was fantastic all night, putting up 27 points and 18 assists. He and Kawhi Leonard battled back-and-forth throughout the game, showing why they’re two of the Eastern Conference’s elite.