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Today in Boston Celtics history: Raptors even '20 Orlando bubble East Semis vs. Boston
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Today in Boston Celtics history, the Toronto Raptors evened up their 2020 Eastern Conference semifinal series vs. the Celtics at two games apiece with a 100-93 victory over Boston. The series, held at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, commenced with Boston establishing a two-game lead before the Raptors mounted a strong comeback.
Toronto forward Pascal Siakam put up 23 points and 11 boards in Game 4. Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 24 points and 10 boards, and point guard Kemba Walker added 15 points and 8 assists. Forward Jaylen Brown logged another 14 points and 6 rebounds, but no other Celtic broke double figures in scoring. A fairly close game throughout, the Raptors pulled away in the second half to a respectable margin produced by exceptionally strong perimeter defense.
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"I'm way more than just a person who can score or whatever," Siakam said after the game per SI's Aaron Rose.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 05: Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics and Marc Gasol #33 of the Toronto Raptors fight for possession during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at the Field House at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 05, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
"I have a lot of ways that I can impact the game," added the Toronto forward.
"I think sometimes you can get caught up in makes and misses. It's the league. It's basketball. Sometimes you're gonna make shots and sometimes you're not gonna make shots."
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