"Before the game, Coach Darko was talking about "speed paradoxes" and how playing at 100% limits your ability to do things accurately, and how the Raptors have been searching for their 85% and the right amount of pressure. That it takes work to perfect pressure, and how much of it you exert. All this to say, the Raptors, who are relatively healthy and aggressive, were once again in a strong position to try and overwhelm a limited offensive team."
"Even when they don't, they run out a lot and create the easier looks in transition. By the time the Raptors had crept their lead up to 8 points (33-25) it was largely a result of good of their transition play. Their pace of play dictates that a lot of points get scored on both sides of the floor, and there's work to be done in tapering down the defensive side,"
The Grizzlies entered the game missing key creators Ja Morant (suspended), Ty Jerome, and Scottie Pippen Jr., limiting halfcourt offensive creation. The Raptors generated offense through transition, pushing pace to create easier looks and building an early lead largely from fast-break play. Coach Darko emphasized finding the right balance of pressure and managing effort to maintain accuracy, while deploying comfortable offensive lineups featuring Scottie Barnes and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Barnes and RJ Barrett each scored early, and the Raptors sought to move Jaren Jackson Jr. away from the paint to open driving lanes, with mixed halfcourt results.
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