The Raptors faced a tough zone defense from the Cavaliers, resulting in an offensive drought and a significant scoring run, ultimately leading to their defeat.
Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic noted that opportunities to take better shots were missed, citing the Cavs' length at the rim that deterred them from finishing effectively.
The men's league team I played on faced similar struggles against a zone, reflecting how effective such strategies can be against teams lacking size or shooting capability.
The effectiveness of zone defense against teams like the Raptors raises questions about the tactical decisions future opponents might make in their matchups.
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