The Raptors found a defense that works
Samson Folk details and breaks down how the Raptors changed their defensive matchups and scheme for the better.
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Raptors/76ers Video Deep Dive – Strategy, Matchups, Film, and More
The most exhaustive breakdown of the Raptors' first-round matchup since the last exhaustive breakdown of the Raptors' first-round matchup.
My favourite plays from each game in the win streak
Breaking down the set actions and dynamic plays that helped lead the Raptors to their 5-0 week.
Video: The Potential of Precious Achiuwa
In this video we breakdown the potential of Precious Achiuwa.
Pascal Siakam is a Star: A deep dive on every shot attempt, assist, and turnover so far
Surprise, surprise. Pascal Siakam will not be the centerpiece of a tragic tale describing unprecedented skill loss at the NBA level.
Spotlight – Pascal Siakam burns up the Suns
Samson Folk breaks down the factors – large and small – that created the environment for Siakam’s success vs. the Suns.
Game 2 Film Breakdown | Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors
Game 2 Film Breakdown | Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors Guarding Siakam with Embiid The (potentially) series changing adjustment made by the 76ers in Game 2 was clear as day: Joel Embiid and the 76ers Centers guarded Pascal Siakam. They sagged off him and dared him to take floaters and above-the-break jumpers. The…
Film Room Series Preview: 76ers Out of Bounds Offense
Film Room Series Preview: 76ers Out of Bounds Offense In Part 1 of this Film Room Series Preview, I covered in extensive detail the 76ers Half Court Offense. In Part 2, I’ll break down the 76ers’ Out of Bounds Offense. For easy navigation, time-stamped parts of the video have been embedded under the header of…
Film Room Series Preview: 76ers Half Court Offense
Film Room Series Preview: 76ers Half Court Offense Before tip-off on Saturday night, Toronto will surely be well-versed in every scripted play that Philadelphia will run. In the first of three parts to the this film room series preview, i’ll break down 14 of Philadelphia’s most frequently run plays in the half court. …
More Movement – Marc Gasol’s Game 2 Defense
One of the things that was especially disappointing to watch in Game 1 was DJ Augustin’s first half scoring output. The Raptors, who were especially eager to thwart Nikola Vucevic’s offense, stuck Marc Gasol to him like glue – which was effective – but allowed Augustin to get to his right hand, and move unchecked…
Tough road ahead for Siakam as Isaac proves his defensive merit in Game 1
There’s no substitute for shot-making in the NBA. You can draw up beautiful plays from the baseline in-bounds, immaculate elevator plays from the sideline out, but you can’t make the players hit their shots. Much was said of Pascal Siakam’s struggles against the Magic’s absurd length and tenacity during the regular season. Nobody embodied that…
Raptors Playbook: Chin Pick & Roll
Raptors Playbook: Chin Pick & Roll Over at the Raptors Playbook YouTube channel (@RaptorsPlaybook on Twitter), I am breaking down the X’s & O’s of the Toronto Raptors. This week, we’ll focus on their Chin Pick & Roll – a play out of the Princeton Offense. Watch the video embedded below alongside the summary…