Title: Murphy: How the Celtics tactically adjusted to beat the Raptors
Date: April 1, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down some of the tactical elements of the Raptors’ loss to the Celtics.
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Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: March 31, 2018
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to tee up Raptors-Celtics
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Title: Murphy: Should Raptors set a precedent with Bench Mob in the playoffs?
Date: March 30, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I reflected on the success of the Raptors’ bench unit and why I was wrong that it wouldn’t work.
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Title: Hayley Elsaesser x Nike x Vanguard – March Madness
Date: March 30, 2018
Original Source: Hayley Elsaesser
Synopsis: I appeared in a four-minute video promoting a collaboration between Nike, Vanguard, and Hayley Elsaesser, playing the role of a sideline reporter in a Space Jam-style basketball story.
Title: Raptors Reasonablists, Volume II, Part VII: There is a light that never goes out
Date: March 28, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: Eric Koreen and I will be doing a semi-regular email exchange column about the Raptors, dubbing ourselves The Reasonablists. The latest edition looks at the Raptors’ sliding defense and potential frontcourt rotations for the postseason.
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Title: Hoop Talks Live
Date: March 28, 2018
Original Source: Hoop Talks Live
Synopsis: I made a guest speaking appearance on a panel at the latest Hoop Talks Live event, talking all things Raptors.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S02E24 – Contested
Date: March 28, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors’ recent defensive play.
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Title: Raptors 905 Playoffs Primer
Date: March 28, 2018
Original Source: Raptors905.com
Synopsis: I’m going to be helping Raptors.com and Raptors905.com out a bit this year. In my latest on the 905 side, I previewed their first-round playoff series with Grand Rapids.
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Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: March 26, 2018
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to break down the Raptors’ loss to the Clippers.
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Title: The Raptors are slowing down
Date: March 22, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ slowing down their pace and took a look at what might be causing it.
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