"This week, the Raptors were a bit of a bouncy ball. After tough back-to-back losses to end last week, the Raptors bounced back in a big way against the Miami Heat, a team they have handled easily in both matchups this year. The problem with bouncy balls in this context is after they bounce back, they have to come down."
"Yes, Toronto won the game with its defence. And yes, it still only managed 112 points, which is a fairly low total in the modern NBA. But for stretches, for long stretches, it rediscovered shot making. It answered some questions that have been slowly wrapping around the team's neck for the past few weeks. For now, It laid some ghosts to rest."
"And he's not wrong, the Raptors had seven players score in double-digits, and every player that saw the court scored at least once. Scottie Barnes led the way, bouncing back himself with an efficient 27 point performance. With Poeltl missing games, Barnes has been tasked with more center duties, and has excelled scoring in the post of late, using his strength and finesse to work his defenders."
Toronto Raptors produced an uneven week, rebounding from consecutive losses with a convincing win over the Miami Heat before suffering a lopsided defeat to the Washington Wizards. The team improved offensively after a season-low 81-point outing against Brooklyn, scoring more points through three quarters than in that game and rediscovering shot making. Seven players scored in double figures, and every player who entered the game scored. Scottie Barnes led with an efficient 27 points and has taken on increased center responsibilities with Poeltl sidelined. Collin Murray-Boyles provided high-impact play beyond his box score. RJ Barrett returned against the Golden State Warriors.
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