Toronto Starting to Fall Apart

The Toronto Raptors are coming off another loss on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies with a final score of 100-108. This would be their third loss in a row. Toronto is starting to struggle on offense as they are now only averaging 114.3 points per game. While they have been efficient around the paint with a field goal shooting percentage of 48%. The Raptors are struggling at the three point line with them only averaging 35.7 attempts per game and making only 11.8.

On defense the Raptors are also unimpressive with them allowing 116.4 points per game. Opposite to their offense, the Raptors seem to struggle inside the three point line where their opponents are averaging 90.1 field goal attempts per game. Toronto’s opponents as a result are making 43.7 field goals per game. The Raptors also struggle defending at the three point line where we find them averaging an allowed shooting percentage of 38.2%.

Clippers Climbing Up the Ranks

The Los Angeles Clippers are traveling to Toronto after another win on Tuesday against the LA Lakers with a final score of 127-116. LA after that win are now on a three-game win streak. LA ranks themselves ninth overall in points production this season averaging 118.0 points per game. Where they are succeeding most on offense is their shooting percentages. LA ranks fifth overall in field goal shooting percentage and number on in three pointer shooting percentage.

On defense the Clippers are doing well as well with them averaging 112.1 points allowed per game. The Clippers just seem to be making very little mistakes on defense and are thriving around the paint as they keep their opponents to a 46.5% shooting percentage. LA also places themselves third in defensive rebounds and seventh in blocked shots this season.