I don't think there's any question the Raptors play cohesive as a 5 man unit without him.... Guys look for the best shot like you're supposed to, rather then trying to isolate and go 1on1 all day.
Derozan has no assists because he plays with his head down. He's not looking to make a play or ensure a score, he's trying to isolate and take his man off the bounce. He's not a very smart player, his handles are trash, and he's not a very good jump shooter outside of short range. We've known this for a while now but I guess he did well playing within his limitations until now? He's been this bad before, just not for 12 straight games now or whatever it is.
Casey being severely out coached too. Letting the opposing coach (whose team was losing at the time) dictate your line up? Embarrassing. Our half court offense is less sophisticated then that of a middle school. Embarrassing.
Went on a few runs grinding the ball inside and getting buckets in the paint, so resort back to jump shots when the games on the line - that makes perfect sense... Final play of regulation - he didn't have much drawn up other then get it to Ross. Problem is, almost everyone knew it would be Ross and he was covered... No backup plan, no forward cutting if Ross can't shake his man. CoJo did well to get a decent look. Not ideal but I don't hate it. Problem is lack of direction.... Last play of the game with a chance to take a commanding 3-1 lead and look what happens.
Also, Derozan is hurting the team. Casey needs to decide what's more important; the playoffs or Demar's feelings?
I agree, I can't defend Demar with how hes playing. Every time he touches the ball he kills the offense with either a bad contested shot, loses the ball trying to go through two or three defenders, or makes stupid decisions and throws it away.
I'm not sure why we went with the small ball game? Bismac was doing alright we had the lead our the guys on the floor were clicking so let them finish the game.
You don't start trying new stuff with your lineup when you got the lead that's stupid.
Poor shooting is what killed the raptors, Demar was what at the end of the game 3-20 or something sickening. shooting like 29% as a team in the first half jesus christ move the ball find the open man, stop being predictable, I don't understand letting the shot clock run down to 5 seconds before you make a decision on what your going to do.
It's like the team everyone forgot how to play team ball, and are just looking to try and pad their stats regardless the situation. It's so frustrating to watch, just play smart, stop collapsing under pressure and play how you played all season.
