"Both teams stuck at a paltry 2/8 from downtown. Both teams south of 40-percent from the field. Both teams with talented lead men driving offense, but with very tough jobs in creating the types of shots that typically go in for their respective teams. Caught up in the muck, the grit, and the grind was Collin Murray-Boyles and his thumb - which he aggravated, and left the game as a result of."
"Obviously it'll be nice for Barnes + the young guns to partake in the weekend, but the rest and relaxation is really what the Raptors need from mid-February. The Raptors aren't just a team that plays small and gets bashed around. They're also a team that plays small, gets bashed around, and participates in a great deal of running for court coverage. They dig, they trap, they rota"
Raptors and Pacers suffered poor offense early as both teams lacked their traditional bigs, with Jakob Poeltl sidelined by a lingering back issue and Ivica Zubac adjusting after a trade and ailments. Both teams shot poorly from three and the field, leaving lead scorers like Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam to create difficult shots. Collin Murray-Boyles aggravated a thumb injury and exited, prompting Trayce Jackson-Davis to attempt to replicate his interior presence but showing similar hesitancy on short-roll finishes. Fatigue and small-lineup mismatches have taxed the Raptors, making the upcoming All-Star break valuable for rest and recovery.
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