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Vivek Jacob

Vivek slid into RR's DMs covering the Bruno experiment in 2016. Despite a very specific request after QRs to "stick to serving at Subway," he will remain a regular contributor. You can also find his work at Complex Canada and Sportsnet.
September 12, 2020

Player Breakdown: VanVleet vs. Celtics Game 7, Sept. 11

VanVleet will get a bag, but he'll need more tricks to be elite in the playoffs.

Vivek Jacob
September 10, 2020

Player Breakdown: Lowry vs. Celtics Game 6, Sept. 9

Guess who did it again when the Raptors needed him most.

Vivek Jacob
September 8, 2020

Player Breakdown: Powell vs. Celtics Game 5, Sept. 7

The time for a Playoff Powell game in the Celtics series is quickly evaporating.

Vivek Jacob
September 6, 2020

Player Breakdown: Ibaka vs. Celtics Game 4, Sept. 5

Serge Ibaka was the wildcard Nick Nurse was looking for in Game 4.

Vivek Jacob
September 4, 2020

Player Breakdown: Lowry vs. Celtics, Sept. 3

Never underestimate the heart of Kyle Lowry.

Vivek Jacob
September 2, 2020

Player Breakdown: Siakam vs. Celtics Game 2, Sept. 1

Pascal Siakam's improvements over the last couple years haven't come without failure.

Vivek Jacob
August 31, 2020

Player Breakdown: Anunoby vs. Celtics Game 1, Aug. 30

OG Anunoby is the Raptors' best on-ball defender and should be used accordingly.

Vivek Jacob
August 24, 2020

Player Breakdown: Powell vs. Nets Game 4, Aug. 23

Norman Powell is peaking at the right time.

Vivek Jacob
August 22, 2020

Player Breakdown: Ibaka vs. Nets Game 3, Aug.21

Serge Ibaka had his best game in the Orlando bubble thus far.

Vivek Jacob
August 20, 2020

Player Breakdown: VanVleet vs. Nets Game 2, Aug. 19

Fred VanVleet was presented a new set of challenges as the Nets made some adjustments from Game 1.

Vivek Jacob
August 18, 2020

Player Breakdown: Lowry vs. Nets Game 1, Aug. 17

Kyle Lowry put on a vintage display against the Brooklyn Nets in Game 1.

Vivek Jacob
August 15, 2020

Player Breakdown: Watson vs. Nuggets, Aug. 14

Paul Watson looks like he could deliver a major return on investment for the Raptors.

Vivek Jacob
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