"I often think of halfcourt scoring, sideline out of bounds plays, baseline out of bounds plays, things of that nature... as exercises in problem solving. Sometimes it's an expression of dominance, of sheer offensive talent and the like, but when a team is missing that over-the-top talent, the MVP x All NBA two man partnerships, it becomes about alignment and sequencing."
"The Raptors came into the game against the Pacers as the NBA's #2 halfcourt offense (per cleaning the glass, and their highest ranking in franchise history) and as the NBA Kings of BLOB & SLOB points per possession. They don't have the dominating offensive talent to simplify everything, they have a mish mash of players that require a bit more mindfulness when it comes to their usage."
"A cross screen and a baby fader from Ingram over Mathurin was their next bucket. The Raptors couldn't expect Ingram to school Siakam in the post, and they couldn't expect Quickley to loose himself of Nembhard, so they opted to still run through Ingram, but do so while putting Siakam through screens above the break. In general? Few advantages gained. More missed shots than made."
The Raptors emphasize halfcourt scoring, sideline and baseline out-of-bounds sets, and problem-solving over singular offensive dominance. The team ranks as the NBA's No. 2 halfcourt offense per Cleaning the Glass and leads in BLOB and SLOB points per possession. The roster lacks an MVP-level duo, so alignment, sequencing, and mindful usage drive offensive decisions. Coach Darko prizes copious contributors, innovation across roles, and adaptive play-calling during the winning streak. Specific actions include Barnes isolations, Ingram cross-screen faders, Siakam catch-and-assess sequences, and Poeltl rim protection influencing outcomes.
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