Raptors' Playoff Hopes Hang by a Thread

The Toronto Raptors lost the first game of their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with James Harden and Donovan Mitchell dominating the backcourt. The Raptors fast-paced style was slowed down, leaving them in a deep hole. Analysts suggest starting Chris Murray-Boyles to shadow the guards and sliding Scottie Barnes onto Harden. The Raptors guards were exposed in pick-and-rolls, and their hot shooting from Game one wont hold up. The loss highlights the need for a rethink on rotations. New ideas include starting Jamal Walter over Shead and simplifying touches for Brandon Ingram. The Raptors must implement these tweaks quickly in Game two to avoid falling further behind. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7f12b37519ac95c