"Before this stretch, the Raptors were the 2nd most efficient pull up team in the NBA and didn't rely on them often (bottom 10 in volume). Since then, they've jumped into the top half of the league in volume, and fallen to the bottom 8 in efficiency. They've gone from the middle of the pack as a driving team, to the bottom 3."
"Scottie Barnes has been very strong, for his part. You wouldn't turn your nose up at 21.5ppg / 8.8rbs / 6apg on 62% true shooting. He's done it, honestly, with more defensive attention directed his way. He's driven more, and been more efficient on those drives. He's been clever in how he uses his physicality and his finesse has met the moment as well, but he isn't a rising tide lifting all boats."
The Raptors increased pull-up volume into the league's top half while efficiency dropped into the bottom eight. Driving frequency and effectiveness have collapsed, moving the team into the bottom three as a driving unit. Catch-and-shoot outcomes sit around league average, but spot-up efficiency ranks among the worst, reflecting limited driving prowess and an underused three-point attack. Scottie Barnes averages 21.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 6 assists on 62% true shooting while attracting more defensive attention and attacking the rim. Quickley has raised scoring without an efficiency decline, but playmaking and paint touches remain insufficient.
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