The Raptors did themselves in tonight. Refs will be refs in the NBA - pathetic and arguably corrupt. But really leading up to the huge comeback, there were selfish shots, lazy 3PT plays, and not enough aggression down low. Even their defence was shoddy at times letting guys come in down low 1 on 3 and still getting the basket easily.
Guys I want to see more of:
Vazquez - was the catalyst for the comeback having sat out most of the 2nd and 3rd (it seemed)
Patterson - aside from the bone headed missed freethrows at key moments, he seems to be an efficient guy. I just think the pressure gets to him during crunch time. Play the guy until the last 3 minutes.
Guys I want to see less of:
Hansbrough - was too slow yesterday and was exposed early. His biggest asset of being aggressive, just wasn't there. Sit him out this series except for particular sub-in moments early in the game.
Johnson - the guy has simply not been there this entire series. Where has the aggression gone? He's not doing anything noteworthy to me which is surprising.
Ross - undersized and overwhelmed at times.
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