EPISODE · Jul 9, 2020 · 34 MIN
Can the Celtics or Raptors burst the Bucks' title chances in the bubble?
from Celtics Talk · host NBC Sports Boston
Doug Smith from the Toronto Star discusses whether the Raptors are legitimate NBA Finals contenders. He also explains why he thinks the Raptors and the Celtics are the top two teams in the East, and the Bucks are third.1:00- Reaction to the first look at life in Orlando 13:20- Doug Smith on Raptors experience in the bubble16:50- Are people underestimating the Raptors' chances to repeat?18:100- Doug Smith says the Raptors and Celtics are top teams in the East22:45- Which player is the x-factor for the Raptors in the playoffs?30:20- Do the Celtics and Raptors have what it takes to win the NBA Finals?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l7IEo9gS0KU WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Doug Smith from the Toronto Star discusses whether the Raptors are legitimate NBA Finals contenders. He also explains why he thinks the Raptors and the Celtics are the top two teams in the East, and the Bucks are third. 1:00- Reaction to the first look at life in Orlando 13:20- Doug Smith on Raptors experience in the bubble 16:50- Are people underestimating the Raptors' chances to repeat? 18:100- Doug Smith says the Raptors and Celtics are top teams in the East 22:45- Which player is the x-factor for the Raptors in the playoffs? 30:20- Do the Celtics and Raptors have what it takes to win the NBA Finals? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l7IEo9gS0KU
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