The game plan for the Raptors' rookies was clear as soon as the opening tip-off, be aggressive on both ends of the floor and 'punch first' as 905 head coach Drew Jones III described it pre-game.
Battle led the way for the quartet as he scored 14 points on four-of-seven shooting from beyond the arc. He and Jamal Shead, who finished with six points and 12 assists, both finished the contest with an identical +22 rating.
Heading into the early tip-off, Toronto assigned its platoon of rookies; Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead and Jamison Battle to the 905 for a bit of double-duty action.
I challenged our guys,' said Jones following the match, emphasizing the need for a strong start which clearly resonated as they jumped out to an early lead.
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