Juancho, the player most influential in Raptors win: ‘Keep it up’

Summer, God’s Summer Juancho Hernangomez The expansion with the national team ended abruptly for the forward, nearly confined to the bench in the Raptors’ first six games, with just 10 minutes.When winter started Toronto After a heavy snowfall in mid-November, the city was already blanketed in white and the sun was rising over Juancho. Another one of his teams back in the US lost against his Miami heat.The Sixers are the only team to win at Scotiabank Arena, with points OG Anunoby (32) and Fred VanVleet (twenty three). Two games in a row he’s over 20 minutes on the court He’s the best plus or minus in a game with the Raptors for Hernangómez’s medium (+17) (22:35).

“That was the key,” said the Raptors coach. Nick Nurse, at the end of the meeting. “He was the most impactful player in the game, but what he did tonight at Plus Minus 17 didn’t surprise me. That’s his type of game. Na, chase the shooterblocking and cutting,” Nurse added.

Raptors last 5 games

Juancho becomes more relevant

1

Bulls – Raptors – 11 minutes (5 strikes, 2 revs, 1 cast)

2

Oklahoma – Raptors – 17 minutes (9 p, 4 reb, 2 ast.)

3

Pacers – Raptors – 15 minutes (0st, 8 revs, 1st)

Four

Pistons – Raptors – 24 minutes (9st, 6 revs, 3st)

Five

Raptors – Heat – 23 minutes (0st, 4 revs, 1st)

The EuroBasket Final MVP of 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal was scoreless, but Nurse didn’t care. And the pluses and minuses say a lot. And he emphasized the forward’s defensive waste. Jimmy Butler It fell below 10 points (9). The point guard ran into him over and over again and didn’t score when he was guarded by a forward. All in all, I don’t worry if I don’t score, I felt comfortable on the track and I try to help the team as much as I can from my role. The season is very long.” Juancho stood out in the media attention, including MD, with a shy yet heartfelt smile.

Forwards are influential on both ends of the court.Against Detroit He showed scoring and shooting efficiency – 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 50% shooting from the field (4/8) – against Miami he has to shine more from his dark work. I did. whichever it is, efficiency as a common point. “I don’t have a lot of shots and I’ve missed some, but some days they come and other days they don’t. *,” emphasized the Hernangomez midfielder.

His bad nights on the pitch (0/3) don’t detract Its impact also near rival hoops. The choice of shots was excellent – two 3-pointers released and a layup after a big cut – Juancho cleared the way to the rim with cuts, blocks and speed making him the freest player in circulation I found. And Nurse appreciates it even on scoreless days.

“He’s doing what we expected him to do. He shows many intellects, He’s good at cutting, creating a lot of space on offense, moving the ball fast to the other side, feeling like he’s letting teams play on both sides of the court, and being very active and grabbing rebounds. He’s doing a good job,” the Raptors coach stressed. aggressive rating -points scored on the court by the player for every 100 possessions-, at 116, just 0.6 less than the Canadian franchise’s top scorer, Pascal Siakam

‘Huancho is smart and plays for the team on both sides of the pitch’

Nick NurseToronto Raptors coach

several injured -Pascal Siakam, Otto Porter Jr., Precious Achiuwa, Gary Trent Jr. Last night’s casualties required a firm response from Juancho due to the lack of troops in Toronto. In all that depends on you, There are various aspects such as encouraging teammates, defending, cutting and passing. Things can get better or worse after that, but you can’t worry too much about not depending on yourself. ‘.

Willie’s look

Juancho Hernangomez shared a summer of dreams with his brother. Eurobasket performance collectives and even the most specific details of individuals, MVP Willie of Europe, Final MVP Juancho. Unfortunately, until recently, they shared a near-anonymous situation within the squad, which changed for forwards but not centers. New Orleans Pelicans.

“He doesn’t get a lot of opportunities. He has to keep working hard and be patient when the opportunities come. He’s happy to play when teams and coaches need him. I’m sure he will because he’s a great player.” The process of dealing with frustration, but it’s not the first time we’ve been in a situation like this, we have to move on, life goes on, ”said the reborn Juancho.Willie’s attention From my brother.