Toronto Raptors: 3 keys to beating Boston Celtics in Game 1

2. Depth comes through

If there is one thing the Raptors have a clear advantage over the Raptors, its their bench production.

With a healthy lineup, Toronto can have Norman Powell and Serge Ibaka come into the rotation can provide some different looks for Nick Nurse. It also helps that the group is reliable defensively.

What the Raptors will need from their depth is pretty simple. Produce when called upon which hasn’t been the problem so far but Boston presents a different challenge than Brooklyn.

The versatility Nurse can roll with his lineup should give the Raptors a clear advantage in this series especially if they can avoid any injuries. Even then, Toronto has seen players continually step up whether its Terrence Davis, Matt Thomas or Rondae Hollis -Jefferson.