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Wol-stat of the day:
This was the 19th Raptors road victory of the year. That’s already tied for the 10th most road wins in franchise history in 31 seasons.
The previous two Raptors teams combined for 23 road wins.
Talked to Sandro Mamukelashvili about learning from tough opponents/losses, Wemby the phenom.
Also in my notes get into what might have been RJ Barrett's worst game as a Raptor, CMB dealing with pain, all-defensive locks and more:
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Wol-stat of the day:
Raptors rank 26th in offensive efficiency in fourth quarters.
They rank 5th in offensive efficiency in third quarters.
And here's one on Gradey Dick falling out of Raptors rotation amidst a disastrous third NBA season:
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From last night's entertaining Raptors-Spurs game:
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Darko Rajakovic says Scottie Barnes was playing through pain throughout the game (from Tues quad contusion), and that went into rotation choices (31min), particularly the 4th stretch without Barnes and Ingram (and Quickley)
At least two made threes in three straight games by Jamal Shead. Just second time in career he's done that in a three-game stretch (once last season early on).
Stephon Castle is an awesome player, but have to note he has an air-ball free throw at two-point attempt tonight. Don't see that every day.
Raptors fun fact:
This is first time since Dec. 29 Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamal Shead have hit a three-pointer in the same game.
Wol-stat of the day:
Immanuel Quickley averages 18 points on 47.5% shooting, 35.2% from three, 59% TS% when Jakob Poeltl plays this season. He's at 16.7 points on 42.7% shooting, 57% TS% when Poeltl sits (oddly 40% from three)
Darko Rajakovic enraged after referees don't call a foul. Brandon Ingram thought he got hit as he launched a three-pointer. Rajakovic was held back but stays in game. Got a technical. Ingram wasn't thrilled either, but is a bit more chill than his fiery coach.
Although maybe Mikki wasn't short or thick, so not best example.
Since the days of Mikki Moore and Chris Bosh!
Sure, but matching up with a guy a foot shorter than Wemby instead of him is interesting
Thanks, Red.
CMB over Poeltl starting was interesting. Also interesting, Mamukelashvili is the choice to come in for CMB after he picked up two fouls.
Raptors seemingly want no part of Poeltl on Wemby.
Poeltl came in when Wemby went to bench. Confused why he was rested yesterday only to be used this way 2day.
It's great to see Kelly Olynyk on a great team. The former Team Canada captain has only made the playoffs five times in 13 NBA seasons, most coming early in his career. Made conference finals twice, and 1 NBA Finals (Miami 2020).
Some Raptors content, including Poeltl to be rested against Thunder (matchup against Wemby makes more sense) and Barnes returning:
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Canada will host Puerto Rico (July 3) and Jamaica (July 6) this summer at TD Coliseum in Hamilton. World Cup Americas qualifiers
One off season-low for made threes by a Bucks team that usually cooks from deep.
Solid Raptors win. Two off season-high for three-point attempts. Tied for fifth-most makes.
Wol-stat of the day:
(OK, not really a stat).
Doc Rivers and the Bucks faced the Raptors on Nov. 4, just days after Blue Jays lost Game 7 of World Series. Asked media "Are you guys OK?"
Today Doc and Bucks take on Raptors hours after Olympic gold loss.
Took a look at tanking in the NBA. Why the panic? Potential solutions, how current system hasn’t rewarded worst teams, etc.
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Season-high 14 steals for the Raptors. Bulls are not good at all. Would have lost against a good team, but a win is a win. Walter looked good, same with CMB. Poeltl still looks broken. Ingram cooks against Bulls.
With SGA out Tuesday, Toronto fans have now been unlucky to not see SGA, Jokic, Luka, Kawhi for their only appearances this season.
A Gordie Howe Hat Trick in Olympic Hockey? That’s pretty Canadian of Wilson.
