Raptors focused on eliminating lapses
Notes from Raptors shootaround on Wednesday, May 22 prior to Game 5.
As the national media "apologizes" to the Raptors for counting them out, how do they respond?
For starters, Kyle Lowry gave a "sincere" thank you.
Kyle Lowry says media's "apology" doesn't mean a thing. Offers a sarcastic thank you. #Raptors#Cavs#ECFpic.twitter.com/Hn6IHjzej5
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 25, 2016
Head coach Dwane Casey laughed it off saying there's much more to be concerned about on his end.
Dwane Casey on national media's "apology" to #Raptors: "That's the least of my worries." #Cavs#ECFpic.twitter.com/J5gxlA5qHv — Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 25, 2016
Having heard nothing but negativity for the entire postseason, DeMar Derozan had a more serious tone than both his coach and backcourt partner.
DeMar DeRozan isn't acknowledging media's "apology" to #Raptors#Cavs#ECFpic.twitter.com/tmxQ4LHlZN
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 25, 2016
Needing to put an end to scoreless stretches
A huge reason the Cavaliers were able to close the gap and take the lead late in the fourth quarter of Game 4 at the Air Canada Centre was a period of 11 straight scoring possessions. Casey says those have to stop.
Dwane Casey has stressed that the lapses in play can no longer continue. #Raptors#Cavs#ECFpic.twitter.com/VW7VxlsQDL — Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 25, 2016
Noticing the same lapses in almost every game, Lowry agrees with his head coach.
Kyle Lowry agrees with Casey, says no more extended droughts can happen. #Raptors#Cavs#ECFpic.twitter.com/YvO6u4tDby
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 25, 2016
After weeks of missed action, Jonas Valanciunas is "ready to go" for Toronto
Jonas Valanciunas was asked how close his ankle is to 100 percent. #Raptors#Cavs#ECFpic.twitter.com/bEFlWf6JjP — Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 25, 2016
Valanciunas also made sure to give credit to Bismack Biyombo for stepping up during his absence.
Jonas Valanciunas on Bismack Biyombo's job filling in during his absence: "He was great." #Raptors#Cavs#ECFpic.twitter.com/mYv48aw7pP
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 25, 2016
"No added pressure" for either team in Game 5, says Casey
Dwane Casey: No added pressure for either team with series tied. #Raptors#Cavs#ECFpic.twitter.com/dIRRBgxWrQ — Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 25, 2016
