Without Siakam, Raptors also lead Bulls and DeRozan

There was a lot of conflict in the NBA’s first Sunday afternoon in Toronto this season. raptors vs Chicago Bulls (113-104). The ‘Raptor’ parish has always felt a deep affection for the boy (2009 – 2018) who became a player and star in the capital of Ontario under the advice of his esteemed figure. Jose Manuel Calderon, DeMar DeRozan.

“He was my first baseman. He made things a lot easier for me,” the shooting guard admitted to the MD. But it was also an afternoon of pathological hate. Goran Dragic A raucous Raptors fan who doesn’t allow disrespect for the franchise. Interviews and social networks. But Luka Doncic, the “flamenco” compatriot, showed 16 points and two defiant gestures of silence after two triples. But neither the Raptors nor their visceral stalwarts were silent.In the end, as usual, all the noise was absorbed by a thunderous euphoria. Another win for Toronto -no minutes for Juancho-, and it culminated in a great all-star mate OG Anunoby 1:30 left.

Nor is its executor and creator absent Pascal Siakam No two weeks out due to injury, no lack of inspiration with 42.7% on field goals and 27% on triples, no plans as conscientious as the Bulls. in the first game of Scotiabank Arena-, nobody leads the Raptors.Finally his greater energy – more rebounds and more steals – and no doubt Fred VanVleet ~30 points, 11 assists~ to lead Chicago. 10 points in the first part.

As a “hostage” of the “Raptor” domain, demar derozananother genius kidnapped by the tactical entanglement of Nick Nurse, left Toronto’s much-loved escort with a relentless 2×1 that rages in the middle and corners of the court 20 points, More than half of his previous displays against the Celtics (46).they just allowed 9 field goals We also limited the distribution at 2 assists. Another “Affected” Darius Garland, James Harden, Trae Young. Even as Billy Donovan-led teams diversify their scoring production through Nikola Vucevic (18), Goran Dragic (16), Ayo Dosunmu (15), Patrick Williams (13) and Javonte Green (10). It was in vain.

Because the Cameroonians aren’t the only ones who have overcome the challenge of not having Pascal Siakam for the first time – and with the best Siakam early in the season – the Raptors. top scorer (25 points), his second-highest assistant (7.7 basket passes).he did what he wanted Fred VanVleetJust back from injury, what do you want — but he started to struggle against the Bulls’ prepared defense, defending him in a direct block with blocker defender Vucevic in the first quarter, isolated him.waited for him near the hoop while his defender stayed past the screen 2/5 on field goals, 0/3 on triples.

make yourself known very early on stage, Alex Caruso, one of the best defenders in the NBA.Only he’s 4 points, but his performance on other fronts Double-double with 11 rebounds and 11 assists Plus 2 steel and 2 blocks. The Raptors’ ball circulation wasn’t fluid and there was no solution on the perimeter (3/11 for triples in the first quarter).

The Bulls knew all too well to attack. The Raptors love his 2×1, but they lacked the size to defend Montenegro’s strong center, so they didn’t need what they did against Vucevic either. Christian Kolok (11 points), Siakam’s devoted understudy as his compatriot was involved in putting blocks of -6 and 3 on aggregate! 21-30) knew how to rotate to find the man released on the perimeter.But like the Raptors 4th best offense in the NBA they drop points. Among his most prolific players, Scotty Barnes (19 points and 10 rebounds). Power forwards started production on VanVleet and Toronto began to read advantage and entered a triple.continue with ‘Pick and Roll’ Using a pump pass to outwit Bucevic was one solution.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the court, Nurse cut off the Bulls’ game supply. A permanent 2×1 to DeRozan. This forced the shooting guard to release the ball quickly and delegate yes or yes to others. 55-49 rest.

Bulls rearrange ideas after break

And Donovan gave it back to Nurse: a constant 2-1 win against Van Fleet and started to tap out in Toronto – no triples in the third quarter – but most of all, Rearrangement of ideas in attackkeeping DeRozan off the ball, shooting and distributing a triple with Nikola Vucevic on his head, taking a slice of the original “dart”, Goran Dragic As an ambient cold enforcer. The transition helped DeRozan come out of the drought and he scored nine points in the third quarter. But Scotiabank Arena forgave him and paid tribute to the escort despite fans whistling at the bottom of the track for an ’11’ on some free throws. It was he who whistled.

83-82 as they faced the final quarter expressed excitement.And despite the Bulls’ rising momentum, the Raptors tied the win Authoritative advantage over rebounds – 19 to 10 sacks in this final set – Sensational Fred VanVleet kept Chicago out of the trap because of how well his teammates were doing.arena and even rapper Drake, Another one in the rowdy crowd.

Eager to meet the Raptors again this Monday to complete “back to back” with the Raptors, the Bulls are back from the “North” with their tails tucked between their legs.like Sixers, like hawkslike cavaliers, The only Raptors to beat them. And at this rate they will start saying in Toronto soon.