""We did a good job this year with defense and the way we're guarding the ball. I think us having more of a paint protection is something that we can take a look at," Rajaković said in his end-of-season media availability on May 5."
"The Raptors allowed 48 points in the paint in the regular season, which was eighth-best in the league—a solid place to start that leaves some room for improvement."
"The Raptors finished the regular season fifth in defensive rating, trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and Boston Celtics."
"The Raptors also forced the second-most turnovers with 17.3 per game. Only the Houston Rockets forced more."
The Raptors' defense was a key strength this season, characterized by aggressive play that forced turnovers and created fastbreak opportunities. They ranked fifth in defensive rating and second in turnovers forced per game. Despite allowing 48 points in the paint during the regular season, which was eighth-best in the league, there is potential for improvement, particularly in paint protection. Darko Rajaković emphasized the need for better rim protection, especially after Jakob Poeltl's underwhelming performance as a rim protector in both the regular season and playoffs.
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