"After last night's embarrassing loss to the Boston Celtics without Jaylen Brown, Toronto will be hopping right back in the saddle tonight against the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets are one of the teams at the bottom of the NBA and they are fairly bereft of talent, and after a game like last night, Toronto needs an easier game just to get their gears back in order. Multiple starters being out with injuries plays a factor, but you can't lose to the Brooklyn Nets even with the injuries that Toronto has."
"It has been the offense that has let Toronto down over the last several weeks. The paint touches and scoring is not the same as it was earlier in the year, and with Poeltl in and out of the lineup, along with his screening, it has made it tough for the backcourt, namely Immanuel Quickley to produce at a good level. Against Brooklyn there can be no excuses, this is a game that Toronto has to win if they are to be taken seriously in any manner. These are the proverbial "gimme" games that good teams secure without a doubt, and if Toronto can't answer the call against Brooklyn then they have to reassess things."
"Quickley scoring 3 points last night is absurd and can not happen with any sense of regularity. The starting point guard who got an extension has to begin to play better on a consistent basis, there are too many nights where Quickley is practically invisible on the floor. Against a young backcourt in Brooklyn today, Quickley will have ample opportunity to get off good looks, and contribute something meaningful to this team."
Toronto suffered an embarrassing loss to Boston without Jaylen Brown and now faces a struggling Brooklyn team that represents a must-win. The Raptors sit 17-12 with middling offensive and defensive ratings, and offensive production has declined in recent weeks. Jakob Poeltl being in and out of the lineup and his screening absence has hindered backcourt production, particularly for Immanuel Quickley. Quickley’s three-point outing underscored inconsistent play from the starting point guard. Brooklyn ranks near the bottom of the league and lacks talent, making this matchup a key opportunity for Toronto to reestablish form.
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