"Yesterday, I highlighted how in the aftermath of RJ Barrett's injury news (though relatively unserious), it put the spotlight on several of the Raptors' young bucks to step up and use it as a proving ground in his absence. More specifically, I called out Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick, and Ja'Kobe Walter. The Raptors were able to rally past the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling contest, where a huge game-winner by clutch hero Brandon Ingram sealed Toronto's ninth-straight victory."
"Walter logged a season-high 32 minutes and 28 seconds on November 26, during which he scored 13 points. He shot 5-for-10 from the field, 3-for-5 from three, and also contributed four rebounds, one assist, and two steals. But it was his team-high +21 plus/minus that really separates Walter from the pack; he really helped swing the pendulum in Toronto's favor here, and in the aftermath, the Raptors sophomore would be gifted the team's post-game "Win the Day" chain."
RJ Barrett's injury absence elevated opportunities for Toronto's young players, specifically Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick, and Ja'Kobe Walter. The Raptors rallied past the Indiana Pacers on a Brandon Ingram game-winner that sealed the ninth straight victory. Gradey Dick suffered a scary fall late in the first quarter and was ruled out as a precaution after contributing three rebounds, an assist, a steal, and a block. Ja'Kobe Walter logged a season-high 32:28, scoring 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting, including 3-for-5 from three, with four rebounds, an assist, two steals, and a team-high +21 plus/minus. Coach Darko Rajakovic praised Walter's impact, and the sophomore received the team's post-game "Win the Day" chain.
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