The Raptors allowed 126 points in their series-opening loss to the Cavaliers on Saturday, and know they need to make some adjustments on the defensive side of the ball if they want to have more success moving forward.
The Raptors credit the Cavaliers for how they defended Brandon Ingram in Game 1 and, after studying film for hours after the loss, feel they have some solutions to get their No. 1 offensive option more shots. However, as Darko Rajaković states, the lack of scoring from Ingram was far from the only thing Toronto needs to improve on.
The Raptors were handed a 126-113 defeat in Game 1 of their first-round series with the Cavaliers, and are ready to refocus and bring some adjustments into Game 2 on Monday. The Raps say they learned a lot about Cleveland's gameplan in the loss and aren't panicking at all about being down in the series.
Karl-Anthony Towns works his way inside for a layup plus the foul.
LeBron James and Luke Kennard hit back-to-back 3-pointers as the Lakers' lead balloons to 16.
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal poke fun at the teams and players who missed out on this season's playoffs.
James Harden puts his handles on display and sinks a contested 3-pointer.
Shaquille O'Neal and and Charles Barkley discuss DeAndre Ayton's role in Game 1 with the Lakers on "Inside the NBA."
LeBron James records eight assists in the first quarter for the Lakers.
Jalen Brunson knocks down his first six shots for 15 early points.
Donovan Mitchell's slam dunk extends Cavaliers’ fourth-quarter lead.
Kendrick Perkins breaks down Jalen Brunson's and Karl-Anthony Towns' importance for the Knicks' playoff run.
Luke Kennard steps into a deep 3-pointer to give the Lakers the largest lead of the game.
Karl-Anthony Towns hits a clutch 3-pointer, then forces a turnover for the Knicks.
LeBron James gets a tough floater to fall over the defender with his left hand.
LeBron makes an incredible pass to Rui Hachimura in the corner for a Lakers 3-pointer.
Scottie Barnes gets position in the paint and draws the and-1 bucket for the Raptors.
Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 of his 25 in the second half, and the Knicks beat the Hawks on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. NY leads series 1-0.
Canadian Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line, and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Nuggets shook off a sluggish start to beat the Timberwolves on Saturday in the opener of their first-round playoff series. DEN leads series 1-0.
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's injury absence for a victory over the Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night. LAL lead series 1-0.
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