"As funny as it sounds, it's extremely simple. Just throw the ball to the open man, right? That's the way they defend, and I'm not being short, they literally try to pinch and bring as many bodies to the ball as they can."
"If you just pass the ball to the open man the game becomes really, really easy. Obviously, it's easier said than done, and that's why they're so good at it."
"We talked about our spacing, we talked about making decisions earlier - before you get into the traffic where they do have great length and athleticism."
The Raptors have relied heavily on Scottie Barnes, achieving a 3-1 record with impressive offensive stats. In their recent games, they averaged 1.53 ppp against Orlando and 1.32 ppp against Utah. However, against the Pistons, known for their strong halfcourt defense, the Raptors started slowly, taking over seven minutes to score their first field goal. J.B. Bickerstaff emphasized the importance of passing to open players to counter the Raptors' defensive strategy, highlighting the need for good spacing and quick decision-making.
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