With the Raptors looking to avoid falling to 0-2 against the Magic in what’s shaping up to be a competitive opening-round series, here’s a look at what’s on tap heading into Game 2. (via DaveZarum)
‘s scoreless night didn’t help matters, while the Raps were overly-aggressive in double-teaming Nik Vucevic down the stretch, allowing for at least two back-breaking corner three-pointers in the waning possessions of the 104-101 upset.Your browser does not support the. The Raptors shot 33 per cent from deep in Game 1, taking 36 three-point attempts and sinking just 12 of them. They were particularly cold in the first half — just 6-21 — and Lowry and Siakam were a combined 0-10 from deep.
For the first half of the season the Raptors struggled from beyond the arc, a surprising result given the stable of proven shooters on this year’s roster. The three-pointer became a much more reliable weapon in the second half of the season — the Raptors were 22nd in the NBA in three-point percentage heading into February’s all-star break, but led the league with a 41.5-per cent mark in the 23 games since.
Expect Toronto to once again look to do damage from deep against a big Magic team who, when in their half-court defence, likes to pack the paint and dissuade opponents from driving to the rim, which could open up the same three-point opportunities that the Raps were presented in Game 1.Many eyes will be on Lowry in Game 2 as he looks to make up for his 0-7 shooting outing on Saturday.
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