"The Raptors aren't getting deep enough on drives, frequently ending up in the mid range rather than deep in the paint. From there, players like Immanuel Quickly are opting for floaters, Brandon Ingram and Barnes for jumpers. But few are actually getting layups. (Other than Barrett, who as a result of his driving deep into the paint has long been a uniquely beneficial cog of Toronto's offence.)"
"Ingram isn't solving this particular deficit. He's scoring exceptionally well on drives, but he isn't creating too much for teammates, and nor is he creating layups for himself. While he is hitting his middy jumpers like no Raptor since Kawhi Leonard or DeMar DeRozan, he isn't shifting the defence on those drives. At least, not enough."
"And Barnes' drives have fallen off a cliff. He's averaging 5.2 drives per game and shooting 34.5 percent on those drives. That's basically half as many drives as he averaged in each of his last few seasons and more than a 10 percentage point drop in accuracy. He's just not reaching the paint with the ball in his hands. While Barnes is playing phenomenally so far this season, this is one area in which his output has declined."
Toronto frequently attacks off the dribble but often stalls in the midrange instead of reaching the paint. Several drivers opt for floaters or pull-up jumpers rather than layups, limiting high-percentage shots and attractive passing windows. Barrett stands out by consistently driving deep into the paint and producing efficient results. The team records many drive attempts but ranks 24th in assist rate on drives, indicating limited creation of teammate opportunities. Ingram scores well on drives but rarely creates layups or advantages for others. Barnes has seen both fewer drives and significantly lower driving efficiency, reducing his interior production.
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