"Injuries are a part of the game, and missing one player should never sink a team, but there have been notable changes in both the 905's process and results over the last few games without their point guard. Their assist to turnover ratio, amount of 3s that are assisted and points in the paint have all plummeted. All aspects of the game motivated by a lead guard capable of threatening dangerous areas of the floor with his dribble, like Hepburn."
"The 905 moved the ball early in what was a grind of a game against the Noblesville Boom on Tuesday at Paramount Fine Foods Centre. But it was via the pass, not the dribble, but quality looks from 3 and at the rim weren't falling. A get action and feed inside for Alijah Martin resulted in a miss. Sarr caught on the roll after a step-up screen, pinged a pass to the corner, and the ball caught iron."
Chucky Hepburn’s absence has led to a decline in the Raptors 905’s assist-to-turnover ratio, assisted three-pointers, and points in the paint. Fastbreak scoring has dropped while opponents are scoring more in the paint, as Hepburn’s heavy ball pressure previously forced turnovers and enabled help defenders to deter dangerous drives. The 905 moved the ball through passing, but quality looks from three and at the rim failed to convert. Opponents exploited overhelp with backcuts and early hot shooting, creating early deficits and limiting offensive efficiency.
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