Coming into Friday’s contest, Siakam was only shooting 36.8 per cent on looks inside the paint since bubble play began, a far cry from the 55.4 per cent he was shooting in that area before the season hiatus.
So then, halfway through the seeding games, should we start worrying about Siakam’s productivity in the bubble? Nurse’s assessment isn’t wrong, but it’s also the same one we’ve heard in regard to Siakam for four consecutive games. Harsh as it may be, as Toronto’s No. 1 option, the Raptors need far more from Siakam than what he’s been giving them.
Yes, Jaylen Brown did an excellent job as the primary defender on Siakam but, as Nurse said, the other guys were unable to pick up the slack Friday, so it was up to Toronto’s star to do the heavy lifting. He was unable to do so.
loung_s Cut em down, Sportnet. I’m sure his confidence will skyrocket after 20+ stories on his struggles.
loung_s The commitment level to be that guy, without a direct mentor to infuse what greatness is into you daily is the issue. Way too much of a burden to bear alone. Kawhi was that guy for Pascal.
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