Breaking It Down

Weekend 3-on-2: Taj Gibson, types of Raptors fans, DeRozan’s passing

By William Lou

Feb 7, 2015

Raptors linked to Taj Gibson by reports, the five types of Raptors fans and DeRozan’s passing.

Breaking it Down: DeRozan’s recent playmaking

By William Lou

Feb 3, 2015

Over the past three games (Monday vs. Bucks excluded), DeMar DeRozan racked up 22 assists. How did he do it?

Raptors piece together solid two-way effort, easily handle moody Kings

By William Lou

Jan 29, 2015

3-point shooting, team ball, solid defense and a poutier-than-usual Boogie culminates in easy Raptors victory.

For and Against: Valanciunas playing in crunch time

By William Lou

Jan 27, 2015

There’s reasons for and against Valanciunas playing in crunch time.

System and personnel: the Raptors’ defensive woes

By William Lou

Jan 11, 2015

Raptors are struggling to execute Dwane Casey’s hyperactive defensive schemes.

Weekend 3-on-2: David West, Terrence Ross, free agency

By William Lou

Dec 26, 2014

Welcome to the Weekend 3-on-2, a weekly (maybe) feature that looks at three things the Raptors do well, and two things they don’t.

Weekend 3-on-2: Patterbrough’s defense, Raptors’ historic offense, Hayes stepping to

By William Lou

Dec 20, 2014

Welcome to the Weekend 3-on-2, a weekly (maybe) feature that looks at three things the Raptors do well, and two things they don’t.

Greivis Vasquez’s potentially costly struggles

By William Lou

Dec 16, 2014

The Raptors are weathering Vasquez’s slow start, but they’re running a major risk in the process.

Kyle Lowry and the trickle-down effect of DeMar DeRozan’s absence

By William Lou

Dec 12, 2014

Our diminutive point guard is going all out to keep the offense afloat.

Breaking It Down: Three Plays from Hawks vs Raptors – The Perils of Momentum

By Zarar Siddiqi

Nov 28, 2014

Taking a look at three plays from the Hawks vs Raptors matchup. We cover the perils of momentum, techniques for covering great three-point shooters, and slipping screens.

Breaking It Down: Three Raptors Defensive Sequences

By Zarar Siddiqi

Nov 26, 2014

Breaking down the not-so-sexy side of the game: defense. We analyze three plays from the Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns game.

Breaking it Down: DeMar DeRozan’s slow start

By William Lou

Nov 14, 2014

DeRozan’s 3-for-17 performance last night highlighted many worrying trends.