The season-opener against Philadelphia was an opportunity for the Boston Celtics to make the right noise about their credentials, and where the team is heading into the new season. Though an air of uncertainty always engulfs the team which goes into the new season with a new-look roster, it’s the Greens we are talking about, a team with so much history that they are always expected to fight for the title.
But it’s been more than a decade since the Cs won an NBA championship, and we saw from the first game where Celtics were outclassed, overpowered and outsmarted by Philadelphia 76ers, this is not the season when we see another Green flag getting hoisted at the end of the season. Plenty of work to do.
Toronto Raptors are also in transition after seeing their true superstar Kawhi Leonard leaving the North for pastures new in Los Angeles Clippers. But the team seemed to be not affected, at least in game-1, as the defending champions picked up from they left off last season. A barrage of three-pointers from Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry’s smart play all game, and Pascal Siakam’s dominance in 130-122 win over New Orleans Pelicans showed that the defending champions ay be ready for another tilt.
MATCH DETAILS:
Match Timing: October 26, 2019, @ 04:30 AM IST
Venue – TD Garden
Capacity- 19,580
BOS vs TOR DREAM11 Team News:
Boston Celtics –
Enes Kanter suffered a knee injury in game-1 loss against Philadelphia 76ers and has been ruled out from this game. Robert Williams will get more minutes here as a result.
While Tacko Fall is down with a concussion, while Romeo Langford is also unavailable as he recovers from a knee injury.
Boston Celtics squad for the NBA Regular Season 2019-20:
Kemba Walker, Gordon Hayward, Semi Ojeleye, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams, Carsen Edwards, Daniel Theis, Brad Wanamaker, Tremont Waters, Javonte Green, Tacko Fall, Vincent Poirer, Marcus Smart, Romeo Langford, Grant Williams
Toronto Raptors –
Patrick McCaw remains out for the defending champions with a knee injury. The rest of the squad is fit and healthy.
Toronto Raptors squad for the NBA Regular Season 2019-20:
Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Terence Davis, Patrick McCaw, Johnson, Dewan Hernandez, Malcolm Miller, Isaiah Taylor, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Thomas, Chris Boucher
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BOS vs TOR Dream11 Playing Team (Probable 5) :
Boston Celtics – Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward, Robert Williams
Toronto Raptors – Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Marc Gasol, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam
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BOS vs TOR Dream11 Fantasy Picks:
Kyle Lowry: With Kawhi Leonard gone, he will be the leader of the pack this season. Did justice to the tag in the last game.
Kemba Walker: Failed to make an impact in the last game. But he is still getting used to the limelight in Boston. A big player.
Fred VanVleet: Will be playing a more crucial role this season. Was phenomenal in game-1.
Jayson Tatum: Impressed in Celtics’ loss. Big things are expected from him as he enters his 3rd year in NBA.
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BOS vs TOR Dream11 teams:
Team 1:
Team 2:
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BOS vs TOR Dream11 Predictions:
The game is at TD Garden, where Celtics are very hard to beat. We back the Greens to open their account for the season here.