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James Johnson and the Art of Starting?

By Matt Shantz
Feb 25, 2015
21

He’s only been a starter for a little over two weeks, but James Johnson has already had a significant impact on the Toronto Raptors. 

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Raptors fall apart in Dallas, lose third straight

By Scott Hastie
Feb 25, 2015
63

In their fourth road game in five nights, the Toronto Raptors ran out of gas in the the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks jumped all over them. Dallas would come back from nine down to win, 99-92.

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Morning Coffee – Wed, Feb 25

By Sam Holako
Feb 25, 2015
30

Another 2nd half showing to be desired | Some advanced stats on DeRozan | Waiting for the schedule to break

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Reaction: Raptors 92, Mavericks 99

By William Lou
Feb 24, 2015
255

Another heartbreaker.

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Gameday: Raptors at Mavericks

By William Lou
Feb 24, 2015
43

Raptors head to Dallas following a stinker against New Orleans.

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Raptors Fizzle Out Against What Remains Of The Pelicans

By Andrew Thompson
Feb 24, 2015
19

The Raptors leave another win on the table against what has become their achilles heal: non-playoff teams without their best players.

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Morning Coffee – Tue, Feb 24

By Sam Holako
Feb 24, 2015
3

#wenotthefourth (sorry) | Raptors serve up a stinker to the Pelicans sans AD and other good players | Anjica, again, f*cking again… | Raptors could use change in schedule | Easy to get into Caseys doghouse | Raptors vs Mavericks

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Reaction: Raptors 97, Pelicans 100 – Toronto Blows 18 Point Lead

By Zarar Siddiqi
Feb 23, 2015
350

Pelicans missing three starters? No problem. Raptors blow an 18 point lead, and get swept by NOLA.

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Gameday: Raptors @ Pelicans, Feb. 23

By Blake Murphy
Feb 23, 2015
46

The absence of Anthony Davis meant nothing last time.

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Raptors Weekly Podcast, Feb 23 – Death by Dunk

By Zarar Siddiqi
Feb 23, 2015
1

Will, Andrew, and Zarar (Oxford Comma, son) tackle a huge win, a disappointing loss, a host of Twitter questions, and wonder why people don’t die when they get dunked on. This, and a lot more on a PACKED Raptors Weekly.

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Morning Coffee – Mon, Feb 23

By Sam Holako
Feb 23, 2015
30

2Pat can contribute more than his game | Ujiri on the hot seat for his inaction at the deadline | No one wants the Heat in the 1st round | Raptors vs Pelicans

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Raptors’ Win-Streak Comes To A Screeching Halt In Houston

By Michael Holian
Feb 22, 2015
108

The Toronto Raptors came into Houston on an ultimate high, only to leave with a disappointing clunker. A rebound is there, but the past continues to haunt.

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Quick Reaction: Toronto Smoked in Turnover Fest Raptors 76 – Rockets 98

By Tamberlyn Richardson
Feb 21, 2015
192

Following four solid wins over playoff teams the Raptors deliver a sloppy, turnover ridden stinker in loss to Rockets.

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Gameday: Raptors look to blast off again against the Rockets

By Andrew Thompson
Feb 21, 2015
34

Fresh off a win against the Hawks, the Raptors look for their second win in as many nights against Charles Barkley’s favourite team: Daryl Morey’s Houston Rockets.

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Raptors Run Away With Big Victory in Atlanta

By Matt Shantz
Feb 21, 2015
57

That was fun! It’s good to have Toronto Raptors’ basketball back in our lives, and there is no better way to start the unofficial second half of the season then a battle between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. If almost anyone had been asked to predict the top two teams in the… Read more »

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Video – Kyle Lowry Loses to Brandon Knight in Skills Challenge
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Feb 14, 2015

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Video – Kyle Lowry beats Dennis Schröder in Skills Challenge
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Feb 14, 2015

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Photo – Drake Hand-Writes Shoutouts to Raptors (or something)
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Feb 13, 2015

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Video – Kyle Lowry on Grantland with Bill Simmons (Incl. Quotes)
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Feb 13, 2015

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Video – Kyle Lowry gives JB Smoove an incredible interview
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Feb 13, 2015

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Video – Kyle Lowry on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
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Feb 13, 2015

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DeMar DeRozan Getting High School Jersey Retired
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Feb 13, 2015

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Lowry’s Private Jet, JJ on D, New Ink for Bebe, Lou Will Feelings, DeMar and Drizzy
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Feb 12, 2015

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Kyle Lowry: “I’m just like Dikembe Mutumbo sometimes”
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Feb 12, 2015

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Podcap + Quotes: Wizards vs Raptors – Casey, DeRozan, Williams, Lowry
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Feb 11, 2015

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Pre-Game Audio: Dwane Casey and…wait for it…Bebe!

Feb 11, 2015

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Feb 10, 2015

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Kyle Lowry Thankful to Canada for SportChek Deal
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Feb 9, 2015

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Dwane Casey: James Johnson Got the Start Because of Kawhi Leonard
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Feb 9, 2015

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Podcap: Clippers vs Raptors – Casey, DeRozan, Lowry, 2Pat
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Feb 6, 2015

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Audio: Doc Rivers Thinks DeMar DeRozan Should be an All-Star
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Feb 6, 2015

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Kyle Lowry to Participate in Skills Competition; Ways to Make it Suck Less
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Feb 5, 2015

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DeMar DeRozan Fined $15K; Raptors In Market for Power Forward?
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Feb 5, 2015

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Raptors Downward-Spiral Continues in NYC, Skid Row Now Sits At Five
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Mar 1, 2015

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Feb 28, 2015

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Feb 28, 2015

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Feb 28, 2015

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Feb 28, 2015

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Feb 28, 2015

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Feb 28, 2015

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Feb 27, 2015

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Dwane Casey: Kyle Lowry’s Fatigued, Will Need to be Rested
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Feb 27, 2015

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Feb 27, 2015

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Feb 27, 2015

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Feb 27, 2015

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The Curious Case of Jonas Valanciunas
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Feb 27, 2015

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Feb 27, 2015

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Feb 27, 2015

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Kyle and DeMar refer to themselves as ‘trash’
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Feb 26, 2015

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Feb 26, 2015

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Feb 26, 2015

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Feb 26, 2015

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This I can explain. His low usage rate when he is on the floor minimize his impact on team stats, such as team O/D rating and even plus minus (since that stat also accounts for the other members of the rotation. However, when he is being used, his individual stats, or the stats that are only dependant on his contributions, he looks pretty good, pretty great even.

Basically, like what everyone else has been saying, it comes down to usage rate. Involve him enough in the offense and there's no reason why his individual efficiency won't be reflected in the team stats.

Now here's where you might say "but the raptors lose more when he shoots more than average, so the usage rate argument doesn't hold up". That's a fair point, but I would argue that Jonas often gets those extra field goals when A) the guards are putting up a ton of bricks and Jonas is cleaning the glass, or B) he's a last resort after its clear that the other scoring options aren't working. In both scenarios, the team as a whole is playing below average, so it makes sense that they would win a lower percentage of games.

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