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Jared Sullinger: Offensive Scouting Report

By Cooper Smither

Aug 26, 2016

What can the new four bring on the offensive side?

Jared Sullinger Scouting Report: Defense

By Cooper Smither

Aug 24, 2016

How does the new big man size up on the defensive end?

Jakob Poeltl scouting report and video breakdown

By Cooper Smither

Jul 19, 2016

The team’s No. 9 pick isn’t flashy, but there’s value in playing within himself.

Breaking it Down: Cavs score on 14 straight trips, Lowry ends the run

By Blake Murphy

May 25, 2016

The Cavs scored a lot. And then it dried up.

Breaking it Down: The last 5 (important) minutes of Game 3

By Cooper Smither

May 23, 2016

Cleveland attacked with James and forced Toronto into some precarious situations with helping in preperation, but Toronto edged that battle out.

At least the Raptors started out well on offense

By Blake Murphy

May 18, 2016

Things were bad for most of the night. At least they started out well.

Breaking it Down: Raptors-Cavaliers tactical preview

By Cooper Smither

May 17, 2016

Every aspect of this 56-win has to be at it’s peak form for the Raptors to even have a shot against the LeBron James-led behemoth that waits for them in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Cavaliers Scouting Report – Offense à la carte: 7 plays to break your soul

By Zarar Siddiqi

May 17, 2016

The Cavaliers playbook isn’t just about giving LeBron James the ball and getting out of the way. It’s downright scary.

Breaking it Down: The final 5 minutes of Game 5

By Cooper Smither

May 13, 2016

All in all, the Raptors did a good job of defending Miami’s monotonous late-game offense, even without the dependable presence of DeMarre Carroll to guard Dwyane Wade.