There's reason for optimism around the Raptors as they've won 3 in a row for the first time this season
It’s nights like Thursday’s 124-114 Toronto Raptors win over theOver the course of the Raptors’ losing stretch in December and January, head coach Nick Nurse repeatedly mentioned how it’s taken Barnes longer to find his rhythm and attack the rim— often opting for harder shots on the perimeter to start matchups. That wasn’t the case for Barnes versus the Hornets.
Nurse noted Barnes found teammates for three-pointers out of the paint, especially as he rolled to the basket, helping set up quick actions with his speed as the ball kept moving. Barnes finished the night with 21 points, seven rebounds and a game-high nine assists. Another game-high was his plus-15 differential, while no other Raptor finished with over a plus-6.Instead of settling for pull-up jumpers, which he says he can get "whenever he wants," the reigning Rookie of the Year wanted to take advantage of the Hornets being high on the ball screen in their matchup.
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