Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. The Raptors utilized the full shot clock in a half-court battle, with Ka Te and Austen struggling to score against solid defense from both teams. Austen's performance in the NBA had declined due to weight gain and reduced mobility after a successful early career. As the game progressed, the Magic struggled to find effective offensive plays, averaging low points per game. Yang Rui made early substitutions to address the stagnant offense, believing that it was better to correct mistakes promptly. The Raptors' defense remained strong, limiting the Magic's scoring opportunities, leading to a 25-20 score by the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Raptors continued to dominate with strategic substitutions and strong defensive plays, resulting in a halftime score of 49-29. Yang Rui encouraged his players to maintain their defensive intensity, while Chuck Daly emphasized the need for the Magic to increase their physicality. Both teams strategized for the second half, focusing on defense and exploiting each other's weaknesses. .

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