Raptors Crumble vs Celtics, Defense Fails

0:00On April 6, the Toronto Raptors hung tough against the Boston Celtics for three-quarters, but crumbled in the end, dropping a 115-2. A hundred-one decision at TD Garden. They trailed by just three points heading into the fourth, true to their defensive identity all season, but that defense vanished right when it mattered most. Boston jumped out with a quick run, putting Toronto down by double digits early in the frame, and the Raptors never punched back or stopped the bleeding. The Raptors liked to Kobe Walter called it out, saying they lacked urgency and let poor communication lead to open shots for Boston shooters. Coach Darco Rajakovich has built this squad around stopping opponents, yet they folded under pressure from a top team. With only four games left before the play in tournament, this loss highlights the gaps. Facing elite squads like the Celtics again in the postseason would expose those same flaws without fixes. The Toronto's got to sharpen that defensive edge and handle late runs better, or the playoffs will stay out of reach.

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