Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. In this chapter, the Raptors, led by rookie coach Jerry Yang, start strong against the Celtics with Carter making an impressive dunk early in the game. The Celtics respond with Pierce scoring a three-pointer, but the Raptors quickly regain the lead with effective pick-and-roll plays involving Willis and Carter. Wallace dominates the paint, scoring despite mismatches. The Celtics struggle to capitalize on their opportunities, leading to a timeout by coach Pitino. Yang makes strategic substitutions, introducing O'Neal and McGrady while maintaining an aggressive counterattack. The Raptors finish the first quarter ahead 31 to 23, showcasing a revitalized offense. .

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