Category Archives: Analysis

Film study: Breaking down the final minute of the Raptors-Heat game

Title: Film study: Breaking down the final minute of the Raptors-Heat game
Date: January 10, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the final minutes of a tough loss to Miami that included a great game-winning set from the Heat.
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Raptors 905 head into G League Showcase eyeing another championship: Mid-season report card

Title: Raptors 905 head into G League Showcase eyeing another championship: Mid-season report card
Date: January 8, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I graded Raptors 905 at the mid-season mark of a truly impressive year so far.
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Lucas Nogueira affirms intriguing skillset in change-of-pace role

Title: Lucas Nogueira affirms intriguing skillset in change-of-pace role
Date: January 7, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Lucas Nogueira, who is still quite good when used and got the chance to show it Friday.
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How the Raptors have performed in the ‘clutch’ so far this season

Title: How the Raptors have performed in the ‘clutch’ so far this season
Date: January 4, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the Raptors’ usage in a small sample of clutch situations and the fourth quarter at large.
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Jericho-Omega Deliver on the Hype at a Near Flawless Wrestle Kingdom 12

Title: Jericho-Omega Deliver on the Hype at a Near Flawless Wrestle Kingdom 12
Date: January 4, 2018
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I reviewed New Japan’s Wrestle Kingdom 12 event, perhaps the company’s most important event to date.
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DeMar DeRozan Put Together a Masterpiece Against Milwaukee

Title: DeMar DeRozan Put Together a Masterpiece Against Milwaukee
Date: January 2, 2018
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: In my latest for Vice, I wrote about DeMar DeRozan’s masterpiece, a franchise-record 52-point night.
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New North jerseys find middle ground: A power ranking of every Raptors jersey

Title: New North jerseys find middle ground: A power ranking of every Raptors jersey
Date: January 2, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I power ranked the 20 jerseys the Raptors have worn during their existence.
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Raptors rookie OG Anunoby already changing perception of his shooting

Title: Raptors rookie OG Anunoby already changing perception of his shooting
Date: December 22, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at OG Anunoby’s hot shooting start and what it might say about the non-shooter label he came in with.
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C.J. Miles is playing well for the Raptors. But they could get even more from him

Title: C.J. Miles is playing well for the Raptors. But they could get even more from him
Date: December 19, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the Raptors’ usage of C.J. Miles and how they may be able to get even more out of him.
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Lorenzo Brown is playing two drastically different roles with the Raptors and Raptors 905

Title:  Lorenzo Brown is playing two drastically different roles with the Raptors and Raptors 905
Date: December 15, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote Lorenzo Brown about having the lowest usage rate in the NBA and nearly the highest in the G League, and how he switches between those two roles.
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