Hiding Behind Kawhi Leonard is not an option; Danny Green and bench must step up
The Raptors have to stop playing like they don't belong.
Danny Green
Landing the Counterpunch: How the Raptors can respond to Philadelphia’s new defensive approach
Last year I had a university professor that lived for tricking his students. Maybe I should have just studied more – most likely the real moral of this story – but I had diligently gone through his study guide prior to his famously dreaded final exam. Once I sat down that fateful morning and turned…
Getting Defensive – How the Raptors have leaned on defense to take a stranglehold on the series
The basketball world is so deeply enveloped in the pace-and-space era and three-point shooting boom that a core tenet of the Golden State Warriors recent dominance is often overlooked. Defense. In fact, over the past forty years the only team to win a championship with a below average defense was the Los Angeles Lakers in…
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…
Pascal Siakam sees lessons in the loss: "Good for us to get beat"
A day off means press conferences. Press conferences means quotes.
Quick Reaction: Magic 104, Raptors 101, Magic lead series 1-0
The curse lives. The Raptors lose another game 1. Everything is terrible.
Mailbag #2 – Another Gear? Insecurities and the 96′ Bulls
You’ve got questions, I’ve got answers. As a writer who’s been treated to a warm experience from readers, I can’t think of anything better than to do this type of write-up. To all those who had questions, and to everyone who has engaged in meaningful dialogue in the comments, thank you. Before we kick this…
