jonathan isaac

Slaying Dragons: Pascal Siakam’s battles against the NBA’s best

When Pascal Siakam first ascended as a true scoring option for the Raptors, it was done on the back of agile and polished post play, an improved corner jumper, and an effortless motor in transition that fuelled his long, loping strides. This year, he’s been asked to take on one of the heaviest tolls of…

Samson Folk

Quick Reaction: Raptors 90, Magic 83

TOR Raptors 90 Final Box Score 83 ORL Magic C- P. Siakam40 MIN, 10 PTS, 13 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL, 4-22 FG, 1-7 3FG, 1-3 FT, 1 BLK, 3 TO, 13 +/- Jonathan Isaac is one of the league’s best defenders and is uniquely suited to bother Siakam. We saw it in the first…

Matt Shantz

Gameday: Magic @ Raptors, Nov. 20

After a disappointing loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Toronto Raptors dusted themselves off and thoroughly handled the underwhelming (but somewhat likeable) Charlotte Hornets. It was an example of the Raptors and Gasol finally making good on his offensive potential, and showing that his offensive utility exists outside of being a 5-out center. Coming into…

Samson Folk

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…

Samson Folk