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Grades from a dominant Toronto Raptors performance over the Pacers

By Lee Tanner

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 18: Kyle Lowry #7 and OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors hi-five during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 18, 2020 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 18: Kyle Lowry #7 and OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors hi-five during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 18, 2020 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Bench Grades

A-. <a href=. Shooting Guard. Toronto Raptors. TERENCE DAVIS

A-. Matt Thomas had 15 minutes to make a splash in an already decided game and that he did. He connected on five of his seven three-point shots and ran away with the second most amount of points in the game with 17. Although his god-like shooting didn’t make much of a difference, it did continue to show how he can impact a game and continue to stretch the defense. The only flaw that could be pointed out was his two turnovers. He needs to continue to look to keep the ball moving but in a more decisive and efficient manner.. Shooting Guard. Toronto Raptors. MATT THOMAS

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson played a gritty 20 minutes of basketball for Toronto. He consistently provided quick help defense throughout the night when needed. His quick defensive shift to contest shots, especially during smaller Raptors lineups, pushed Toronto to dig in defensively to limit easy opportunities for the Pacers. RHJ came away with 12 points, four rebounds, and three assists and was a major part of the imbalance in rebounds for the Raptors. He needs to continue to try and limit his turnovers, as he did come away with three, but his play was impressive to say the least.. Power Forward. Toronto Raptors. RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON. A-

During the game, there was a poll on who is the best shot-blocker of the Raptors which Serge Ibaka won. It seems as though Chris Boucher heard about this news and went on the hunt to prove himself as the best. The Canadian came away with four strong blocks in 17 minutes of action. In addition, he put up nine points and snatched 11 boards to round off his night. He held his own in the paint by positioning himself in a way that best utilizes his length and agility on the glass. His development as a player throughout the season has been impressive and he will continue to have the opportunity to prove he deserves minutes while Gasol is out.. Power Forward. Toronto Raptors. CHRIS BOUCHER. A-

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