Buying low on the Raptors +3
They're 1-5 and look like a mess. They couldn't be playing any worse and having watched the games there's a mix of poor play, terrible ref luck and opponents clawing back in the 2H due to a variety of reasons. I do think they're better than their record though. They aren't made to shoot as many 3's as they're shooting and Nurse has to know that. Suns play a slow pace (29th in the NBA) which will benefit the Raps. When they have to run and gun vs teams I can't see them being competitive without a star player who can make shots. Depending on Lowry and Van Vleet to pull up in transition consistently is a recipe for disaster. They need to grind it out, play tough D and feed Siakam in the paint. Expect Crowder to defend Siakam which I give the adv. to Siakam. Lowry on Paul and limit Bridges from 3. Suns don't really attack the rim so keep everything outside and when they brick need a body like Len or Boucher to box out and grab a rebound which Raps have struggled with. I have faith Nurse will make these adjustments.
