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Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle
The Raptors and their goddamn unnecessary 3 pointers. Just terrible shot selection. How many seasons is this ridiculous shot selection going to continuing. They would have got back in the game in that big run if they just took the ball to the paint instead of missing three straight 3s. Still a chance, but man are they playing stupid.
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That's part of it, but also they were trying to pass inside when the pass wasn't there. Patterson, in particular, needs to catch the ball ready to shoot. I think three times today he passed up an open shot for a difficult pass that resulted in a turnover. Too often they're passing up an open shot for a contested one.
Overall, the shot selection is better this year: they've replaced a lot of long 2s with midrange 2s, decreased above-the-break 3s, and increased shots attempts at the rim. But it's still not a pretty offence, they need to work hard to create looks, and it falls apart when Lowry and DeRozan are on the bench.