Toronto Raptors Guard Reveals He Hates Seeing Boston Celtics Players in the Bubble

Reigning champs Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics are fighting for a place in the Eastern Conference finals. However, to everyone’s surprise, the Raptors went down 0-2 in the series. But they were 2019 champions for a reason and made a stunning comeback by winning back-to-back games.

After Game 5, the series tilted once again in the favor of the Celtics as Jaylen Brown put on a show after a poor game 4 performance. Also, Kemba Walker has been performing at a high level for the Celtics throughout this postseason run.

Now, prior to game 6, Raptors guard Fred VanVleet shared his thoughts on his opponents and the situation in the NBA Bubble. He said:

“Personally speaking, from what I know I like the guys, but right now I hate ’em. I don’t wanna see ’em, I don’t wanna look at ’em, I don’t wanna talk to ’em. So, yeah, it’s a little weird, but it’s where we’re at.”

As VanVleet said, it’s all business, come playoff time. It doesn’t matter if players are best friends off the court, but when they start playing, there should be only one goal in their mind – to win the game.

VanVleet has been terrific for the Raptors ever since the team’s last-year playoff run. This year, he has earned a starting spot in the stacked Raptors rosters and has lived up to expectations. In the 2020 postseason, VanVleet is averaging almost 20ppg while shooting 40.9% from the three-point line.

Will the Toronto Raptors push the Celtics to a Game 7?

The Wednesday night Game 6 matchup is vital for the Raptors. They are down 3-2 in the series and will pack their bags if they lose again. Moreover, the Boston trio of Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker, and Jaylen Brown are looking as good as ever.

If the Raptors want to stay alive in this series, they need an answer for them. Furthermore, Raptors center Marc Gasol might be out for the game and this is terrible news for them. As Gasol was the defensive anchor for the team along with Pascal Siakam.

Can the Toronto Raptors survive to fight for another day? Or will they head back to Canada? We will have our answer on Wednesday night.