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Originally Posted by octothorp
Regardless of win/loss record, I'll be really happy if they stick to this team identity. Two nights in a row, shutting down the other team's offense in the fourth through excellent defense and rebounding and an efficient offense.
Also I've got to give DeRozan credit... for all the times we harp on his fadeaway jumpers (including the night before against Barea), last night he was looking to drive constantly, and OKC had absolutely no answer. Shot chart shows him not taking any shots from above the free throw line, which is great.
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Personally, I didn't like the fact that DeRozan was consistently isolating. I know he was getting fouled at a high rate and really helped the team score, but I don't think it correlates to winning in the long run. Saying that, he's looking for his teammates much more this year and the Raptors in general are sharing the ball well, hopefully this game is a anomaly in terms of isolation.