75% of his best is enough to dramatically affect how the game is played. It's essentially a bunch of free non-Klay points while creating a bunch of additional space for Klay and Steph to get shots off. It even gives Green more options.
Obviously it's not like it's a clear win if they get him back. But it definitely makes a difference. Hell, even if he's mostly on the perimeter it makes a difference, because just in that role he's clearly far more effective than Quinn Cook.
Anyway, it's a hedge so I won't feel bad if the unthinkable happens. I still want the Raptors to win and I still think they will.
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