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Yes, the Bulls scored 46 points - half of their scoring total - in the paint, but Gasol came up with a number of big-time blocks down the stretch to help the Raptors complete their fourth quarter comeback. Even when he wasn't blocking shots or coming up with steals, it was his presence in the paint that made things difficult for any player looking to attack the rim, forcing them to adjust and take uncomfortable shots. Watch NBA Online Free Gasol finished with a complete stat line of nine points, nine rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals, and even his defensive counting stats don't do justice to his performance on that end of the floor in this win. Watch NBA Online Free He was getting to his spots in the post and wasn't forcing the matter by any means, his shots just weren't falling.<br>
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Watch NBA Online Free The Toronto Raptors clawed their way to victory in Chicago, pulling off a comeback win over the Bulls. Entering the fourth quarter with a tied score, Chicago went on a quick 7-0 run to put the Raptors in a hole. Toronto was able to fight their way back into the game behind stellar defensive performances from Marc Gasol and OG Anunoby, while Kyle Lowry overcame early shooting woes to step up with a clutch bucket to seal the game. Watch NBA Online Free Star forward Pascal Siakam's struggles continued despite jumping out to a hot start, but Toronto was able to use a team effort to get back int the win column, snapping a three-game losing streak. He "walked the walk" with the way he started this contest, making his presence felt early on. Siakam jumped out to a quick 13 points in the first quarter, shooting 5-for-10 from the field with a pair of 3s. His 10 shot attempts were more than
double any player on his team and he was looking to score every time he touched the ball. Through the final three frames, Siakam shot 2-for-8 from the field and missed his sole 3-point attempt while failing to record an assist with two turnovers. Watch NBA Online Free He did get to the line a few times, finishing the game 6-for-8 from the charity stripe, but the reigning Most Improved Player of the Year couldn't find his touch around the basket. As usual, Marc Gasol served as the Raptors defensive anchor and rim protector, but tonight's performance was a throwback tribute to his 2013 Defensive Player of the Year days. Anunoby was equally as impressive on the perimeter, shutting down any player he marked while filling Chicago's passing lanes often. He played a key role in forcing the Bulls' leading scorer Zach LaVine to a lousy 6-for-18 from the field and 3-for-10 from 3-point range for just 20 points.
Yes, the Bulls scored 46 points - half of their scoring total - in the paint, but Gasol came up with a number of big-time blocks down the stretch to help the Raptors complete their fourth quarter comeback. Even when he wasn't blocking shots or coming up with steals, it was his presence in the paint that made things difficult for any player looking to attack the rim, forcing them to adjust and take uncomfortable shots. Watch NBA Online Free Gasol finished with a complete stat line of nine points, nine rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals, and even his defensive counting stats don't do justice to his performance on that end of the floor in this win. Watch NBA Online Free He was getting to his spots in the post and wasn't forcing the matter by any means, his shots just weren't falling.
When you look at the box score, you'll see that Ibaka shot an ugly 3- for-11 from the field and Lowry shot an even uglier 3-for-15 from the field. NBA Free Streaming But each of these two players stepped up and made winning plays when their team needed it. Ibaka was a huge spark off the bench with a double-double of 11 points and 14 rebounds. Even more impressive is that six of those 14 rebounds came on the offensive glass, creating six second-chance points for his team. Watch NBA Online Free He also, like Gasol, came up with big stops toward the end of the game, including this chase down block on LaVine. Anunoby finished with 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in a great all-around game.