Rockets
92
Ultimate
Field Rating
107
Raptors
B+
P. Achiuwa19 MIN, 17 PTS, 5 REB, 0 AST, 1 STL, 7-11 FG, 1-2 3FG, 3- FT, 1 BLK, 0 TO, +12 +/-
These back-to-back possessions with Treasured checking Kevin Porter Jr. on the perimeter might be my favorite sequence of the preseason up to now. It’s the right instance of what this staff is able to on protection and doubtlessly negates a number of the intentional switching good playoff groups will look to make use of in opposition to us.
A-
O. Anunoby17 MIN, 17 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 5-10 FG, 3-6 3FG, 4- FT, 1 BLK, 1 TO, +14 +/-
Alperen Sengun goes to look on The Previous Man and the Three with JJ Redick podcast speaking about how considered one of his ‘welcome to the NBA’ moments was when he was bodied by OG on a baseline drive in a preseason recreation.
B
S. Barnes26 MIN, 10 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 3 STL, 5-10 FG, 0-2 3FG, 0- FT, 1 BLK, 1 TO, +7 +/-
I like that he was extra aggressive and regarded for his personal shot. Groups will ultimately play him for his passing and DHOs, so he must proceed getting snug with taking pictures, particularly that midrange jumper that may possible typically be there.
B-
F. VanVleet16 MIN, 3 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL, 1-5 FG, 1-4 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, +20 +/-
I feel he was barely limping on the finish of the second quarter. When this staff is at full energy, there is likely to be sufficient playmaking for him to often play because the off ball guard.
C+
G. Trent Jr.18 MIN, 9 PTS, 1 REB, 0 AST, 3 STL, 3-8 FG, 1-3 3FG, 4- FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, +9 +/-
He’s by no means going to constantly get calls with that awkward scoop layup or being allergic to contact. Nonetheless, I do choose Gary with the opposite heavy utilization starters as a result of he performs with much less of a gunslinger mentality however nonetheless offers that wanted spacing.
C+
I. Wainright15 MIN, 6 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 2-4 FG, 2-4 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 3 TO, -3 +/-
Hit consecutive threes and threw his physique round. The air ball after the David Johnson behind-the-back was a letdown however he has a body Joey Graham could be pleased with.
Inc
R. Perry8 MIN, 4 PTS, 2 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 1-4 FG, 0-1 3FG, 2- FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, -9 +/-
This ultimate goes to be actually necessary for Reggie.
C-
S. Dekker12 MIN, 0 PTS, 1 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0-4 FG, 0-2 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 0 TO, -2 +/-
Massive Shot Sam couldn’t knock down a single try. He’s on a staff that wants taking pictures, so tonight wasn’t outing.
Inc
F. Gillespie4 MIN, 0 PTS, 0 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0-0 FG, 0-0 3FG, 0- FT, 1 BLK, 0 TO, 0 +/-
Didn’t get in till the tail finish of rubbish time. With Birch again, the writing is on the wall for Freddie. He nonetheless has an opportunity to make some noise however he’s operating out of time.
C
J. Champagnie14 MIN, 3 PTS, 2 REB, 0 AST, 2 STL, 1-4 FG, 1-2 3FG, 0- FT, 1 BLK, 2 TO, -3 +/-
It’s wild how a lot of a distinction enjoying with the rotation could make. Justin was on the court docket with the again finish of the roster tonight and he regarded invisible.
Inc
Ok. Birch17 MIN, 2 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 1-1 FG, 0-0 3FG, 2- FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, +12 +/-
Between Banton and Birch, we’ve bought loads of significant and thrilling CanCon this 12 months.
B-
M. Flynn17 MIN, 15 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 6-9 FG, 3-5 3FG, 1- FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, -7 +/-
I loved seeing Malachi excel tonight, even when it was in opposition to fringe gamers. It wasn’t too way back when he was admirably filling in because the lead guard with Kyle and Fred calling it a season. This was absolutely a confidence booster.
B
D. Banton14 MIN, 9 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 4-5 FG, 1-2 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 2 TO, +12 +/-
It has been talked about earlier than, however it looks like he suits this staff higher than Malachi does. I’d like to see what Dalano can do for us defensively on the prime of a 3-2 zone or within the field and one.
Inc
D. Johnson13 MIN, 0 PTS, 3 REB, 0 AST, 1 STL, 0-3 FG, 0-3 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 3 TO, -6 +/-
Like Banton and Bonga, I’d like to see David Johnson get early minutes within the ultimate tune up recreation.
B-
S. Mykhailiuk20 MIN, 10 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 3 STL, 4-10 FG, 2-5 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 2 TO, +3 +/-
Svi doesn’t blow you away with something, however he does a bit of little bit of every part properly. That’s the right participant to have coming off the bench.
C+
I. Bonga11 MIN, 2 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 0 STL, 1-2 FG, 0-1 3FG, 0- FT, 0 BLK, 1 TO, +16 +/-
He surprisingly bought early minutes and he continues to flash very intriguing traits. The vitality, offball cuts, the deal with within the open court docket and the imaginative and prescient all pop. Isaac is tremendous uncooked however let’s see what the Raptors growth staff can do with him.
Inc
G. Dragic MIN, PTS, REB, AST, STL, – FG, – 3FG, – FT, BLK, TO, +/-
We could not see Goran once more till the opener! That is the way in which.
B
Nick Nurse
The true work now begins for Nick. I’m curious to see how he handles the rotation for the ultimate curtain name.
Issues We Noticed
In previous years, the Raps typically struggled in opposition to youthful and fewer structured groups. I feel that lastly modifications this 12 months.
Bonga over Gillespie? That’s not good for everybody’s favorite midseason Tampa pickup.
With the starters possible sitting out or seeing little or no enjoying time for the remainder of the preseason, we’re about to see some messy however enjoyable youthful basketball.
Tip Kristian Cuaresma
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