RAPTORS BLOG: Raptors rebounded in first vs. Magic after closed door meeting, will it continue? Via WolstatSun
We also know Fred VanVleet has not been anywhere close to the guy who earned his first all-star berth in the first half of last season. He’s been worse in just about every area compared to every season since he became a key regular.Article contentAnd thanks to a report from TSN, we are aware the team had a closed-door meeting after said Nets loss to figure out how to stop stinking in the first quarter of games, amongst other things.
Jumping out to a 36-21 lead on 73% shooting against Orlando, after giving up at least 40 in the first quarter of the previous two games, indicated the Raptors responded to the meeting. One other thing today: A look at how the most commonly used lineups have done, keeping in mind that it’s still very early and all the injuries and illnesses have led to tiny sample sizes. This list includes only the five-man groups that have either played four games, or at least 20 minutes together. There are seven lineups that fit the bill.Article content
Surprisingly, the VanVleet-less group of Siakam-Trent-Barnes-Anunoby-Koloko, the third-most-used lineup so far, has both been steady at both ends, and plays at a frenetic pace far faster than the other variations. Then again, maybe it’s not a surprise, as that group eats off turnovers which get the ball going the other way quickly.
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