Dethroning the King, Raptors-Cavs Series Preview

Tip of the Tower Podcast on Toronto Sports

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz and Demar Grant preview the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers series.
Some of the things we discuss include: how to defend LeBron James, both team's usage of the pick-and-roll, why Kevin Love could be an X-factor, how to use Jonas Valanciunas, bench play, who has the coaching advantage, predictions and more.
Here’s a rundown of what we discussed on this episode:
– How the Raptors might defend LeBron. Different looks they could throw at him, lineups, strategies, pick-and-roll defence and more. (5:09)
– We debate who the Raptors starting five should be during this series and some issues these lineups could potentially face, including how to use JV and how to defend K-Love. (10:04)
– Potential adjustments Dwane Casey could make, the optimal lineup for the Raptors to deploy, and ideas to mitigate the Cavs' pick-and-roll offence. (23:08)
– Which team's bench has the edge? (34:40)
– Dwane Casey or Tyronn Lue. Who has the edge? (39:02)
– Predictions. (42:30)
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