Why Nurse-Stevens was the best chess match in NBA history | Celtics vs. Raptors, 2020 playoffs

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In the 2020 NBA playoffs, Coach of the Year Nick Nurse faced off against Brad Stevens in an incredible Xs and Os tactical battle. What were the major adjustments? How did the series ebb and flow? Was one of these coaches the better chess player in the end? This film room scouting report looks in detail at how the Boston Celtics outlasted the Toronto Raptors in a classic 7 game series.

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