"He's kind of a push guard who wants to enforce the pace and get in the paint. He's unselfish. He creates a lot of offense, not for himself but for others, too." Nick Nurse commented on Barnes before the game, acknowledging his difficult opener and expressing confidence in his performance for the upcoming match.
"The Raptors brought their hardhats. A huge part of that extra grit and gumption was Jonathan Mogbo. It wasn't limited to him as we saw gritty possessions from Jamison Battle, Jamal Shead, Chris Boucher, and DJ Carton, but Mogbo brought it." This statement clearly illustrates the intense competitive spirit that the Raptors demonstrated throughout the game.
"I know he had a really tough night the other night in the opener. It seemed to me that he was really playing hard, but it was just one of those nights where the lid was on the basket for him. I wouldn't expect that to happen tonight in this one." Nick Nurse's reflection on Barnes' previous performance and expectations going into the game emphasizes the pressures players face and their need to rebound.
Darko Rajakovic expressed disappointment over the team's disappointing opener, indicating a shift in mindset for the game against the 76ers: 'We plan to bring much more to the table.' This showcases the determination and focus the team was preparing to bring into this match.
[
Collection
]
[
|
...
]