Valanciunas’ pick and roll defence at the centre of Raptors struggle
The Toronto Raptors have been forced to use the Kyle Lowry-Jonas Valanciunas combo on defence more. It is killing them.
Raptors Defense
Breaking it Down: Raptors 2nd-half collapse against Houston
Some simple experimentation was all that was necessary. I doubt it could’ve gone worse than what actually happened in the second half.
Raptors getting hurt on defense at both lines
Opponents are shooting 79.3 percent from the line against the Raptors and spitting napalm from outside.
Breaking It Down Video: Curry’s three threes
The turning point against Golden State came when Stephen Curry calmly drained three threes in the opening 3:30 of the fourth quarter. The Raptors defense on those three plays is the subject of today's post.