Based on what I've seen, a main problem for the Raptors has been defensive rebounding. Never have I seen this team give up so many offensive boards in a season. This problem started in the playoffs vs. Brooklyn and has carried over this season, which is very alarming because the Raptors were among the top rebounding teams last season.
It seems that no one gives the effort of boxing out and hustling for rebounds on a consistent basis. And I think something is wrong with your bigs if your point guard who is shorter than 6 ft is one of the leaders in grabbing and fighting for rebounds (not picking up long rebounds that bounce off their way, ala prime Jason Kidd), and you just see Jonas and Amir just watching.
I know Amir's banged up and is not efficient as he normally is on a consistent basis, but he's still the best post defender and rim protector on this team. Patterson again, hustles on rebounds, but he just gets outmuscled by bigger power forwards. Jonas has been tearing it up on the glass the last 2 games, but he has no help. Hansbrough in his few appearances also seem to decline in his rebounding.
What should the Raptors do? This has been hurting them a whole lot this season. Esp the last Cavs game where they gave up 4-5 offensive boards that led to Lebron hitting that dagger 3.
It seems that no one gives the effort of boxing out and hustling for rebounds on a consistent basis. And I think something is wrong with your bigs if your point guard who is shorter than 6 ft is one of the leaders in grabbing and fighting for rebounds (not picking up long rebounds that bounce off their way, ala prime Jason Kidd), and you just see Jonas and Amir just watching.
I know Amir's banged up and is not efficient as he normally is on a consistent basis, but he's still the best post defender and rim protector on this team. Patterson again, hustles on rebounds, but he just gets outmuscled by bigger power forwards. Jonas has been tearing it up on the glass the last 2 games, but he has no help. Hansbrough in his few appearances also seem to decline in his rebounding.
What should the Raptors do? This has been hurting them a whole lot this season. Esp the last Cavs game where they gave up 4-5 offensive boards that led to Lebron hitting that dagger 3.
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