Raptors out small-ball the centerless Rockets
The Rockets went all-in on small-ball last season. The Raptors are doing the same this season.
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Small Ball May be Key to Raptors Success
Last season Dwane Casey was stubborn with his lineups and rotations. He preferred to play big, electing to go with a starting lineup featuring two big men at the power forward and center positions — part of a fivesome that ended up being one of the highest-usage groups in the league — in hopes that…
The Raptors Injury Cloud May Have a Small Ball Silver Lining
If the Raptors injury woes force the team to go small, speed up the offense and unleash Norman Powell it may yield longterm benefits for the club.
Why Play Defence When You Can’t Miss Shots?
Neither team plays defence, neither teams misses shots, Raptors win. Alright, then.
Small Ball Salvation?
How Rudy Gay could be the Key to the Raptor’s Offence after all Many of the top offenses in the league have been winning this year playing ‘small ball.’ Miami, New York, Golden State, Houston and (though to a lesser extent) Oklahoma City have all taken a cue from the D’Antoni Suns and had…