"For a team that looks pretty rough overall as a defensive unit, Murray-Boyles has been a silver lining throughout the chaos. Not to mention, he's showing a willingness and poise when shooting the three-ball, which was a major red flag in his game before he entered the league. I have to admit, I've criticized him for it before, but just like he showed in his preseason sample size, it did not take long for CMB to silence the critics."
"He stayed tight on Victor Wembanyama, which is no easy task for any NBA player, and managed to poke the ball away for a steal which led to a fast break bucket for Immanuel Quickley. Or keeping mobile against an athletic guard like Stephon Castle, staying hip-to-hip in line for a strong block as the reigning ROY attempted a layup - it was just a small glimpse of CMB's talent and what he brings to the game."
Toronto's early 2025-26 season shows structural issues and a confusing style that have cost the team wins and led to conceding an unusually high number of points in the paint. Jakob Poeltl missed a start on October 29 due to lower back tightness, prompting Collin Murray-Boyles to start at the five. Murray-Boyles has emerged as a defensive positive amid broader team struggles, demonstrating quick hands, the ability to stay with elite opponents, and help-create turnovers. He also displays newfound poise and willingness on catch-and-shoot threes, shrinking a prior shooting concern and making a case for consistent rotation minutes.
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