Crazy that the Raptors could be up 3-1 if Smart didn't turn into Curry.
Great win though. Even though Pascal was 2/13 on 3s, he shot 8/10 inside the arc which was nice to see. Ibaka shot the ball well. Norm needs to step up.
Raptors still have some improvements to make. Next game could be the turning point in the series.
Our defence is getting better and better. These guys are learning how to disrupt them more and more every game. Love it.
Stevens mentioned the variety of defenses that the Raps throw at you to mess up your rhythm and keep you off-balance. Nurse is a such an innovator. He's had the Raptors practicing playoff-type defense and adjustments for the whole season. That's hard to do and get players to buy in over the course of a season, with travel and lack of practice time, injuries, etc...
Compare that with Bud. The Buck's drop coverage gives the Heat exactly the type of shots (open 3's) that are perfect for their personnel. And Bud has no counter because he just drills his team with one style of play, to perfection.
Stevens mentioned the variety of defenses that the Raps throw at you to mess up your rhythm and keep you off-balance. Nurse is a such an innovator. He's had the Raptors practicing playoff-type defense and adjustments for the whole season. That's hard to do and get players to buy in over the course of a season, with travel and lack of practice time, injuries, etc...
Compare that with Bud. The Buck's drop coverage gives the Heat exactly the type of shots (open 3's) that are perfect for their personnel. And Bud has no counter because he just drills his team with one style of play, to perfection.
It's incredible watching the Raptors using different types of zones in the same game. There are definitely possessions where it doesn't end well but having to constantly adjust to a shifting defense must really piss off the other team
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