Kia MVP Tracker: Latest performances from leading contenders
“Coming off the bench it can be a challenge sometimes, to be honest," Brogdon said. “That's where you've got to suck it up. You're not going to score as much. You're not going to play as much. I think that is what makes a great team - having guys that are able to do that. Guys that are able to sacrifice.” A night after their two-point loss at Philadelphia, the Celtics played without three starters. All-Star Jayson Tatum (bruised left hip), Marcus Smart (neck spasms) and Al Horford (back stiffness) all got the night off on the second night of the back-to-back. It made wrapping up the second seed that much more meaningful. “You can't take stuff like that for granted,” Brown said. “To be on a 50-plus win team is an honor. .... It's great. And we're getting ready to enter the postseason with a better feeling.” The Raptors (40-40) fell a game behind eighth-place Atlanta (41-39) in the standings. Pascal Siakam had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Scottie Barnes a
