3 Toronto Raptors That Could be X Factors in the Playoffs

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1. Marc Gasol – 35 years old – C

2019-20 stats – 37 GP – 7.6 PPG – 6.4 RPG – 3.4 APG – .420 FG% – .395 3P% – .737 FT%

At my number one and final spot on this list of three Toronto Raptors that could be X factors in the playoffs, I have the big man, Marc Gasol. It was quite a disappointing season for Gasol as he went down with an injury twice and only played in 37 games this season. However with the pause and now in the bubble, and of course his new look as he’s lost some weight and grew his hair out like prime Marc Gasol, he has given his body the rest need and I think he’s ready for better production on the floor.

It was good that he lost that weight because it makes it easier on his body, being already seven feet tall and that heavy it takes a toll on your body. However, with him losing that weight it will definitely make him more agile and can move around quicker on the floor.

He could be a huge x-factor because of the matchups the Toronto Raptors are going to get in the playoffs with the big men, with him losing weight and hoping to continue where he left off at from last years playoffs he can shut down a lot of the big men he comes against. Hopefully, he can produce a bit more on the offensive side of things as well and maybe get north of 10 PPG. (Stats from Basketball-Reference.com)

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Who do you think could be x-factors for the Toronto Raptors in the playoffs this year? Is it Terence Davis, Norman Powell, or even Marc Gasol or is it someone else on the team?

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