First-year coach says he views the event as a chance to get confirmation that he’s ‘on the right path’
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic reacts during his team's loss to San Antonio in Toronto on Feb. 12. Rajakovic remembers what it's like to be an eager young basketball coach, trying to absorb as much as possible from more experienced teachers.Amidst the sounds of squeaky sneakers and bouncing basketballs, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic stood at centre court with his hands on his hips and a whistle in his mouth.
The Raptors have lost seven games in a row and sit 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 23-45 record. They trail the Atlanta Hawks for the last play-in spot by seven games with 14 games left on their season – seven of those against teams currently in a playoff position. They are scheduled to play the Sacramento Kings at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Barnes is out indefinitely after he suffered a fractured finger on his left hand earlier this month. Poeltl is also out with a finger injury after suffering a torn ligament in his left pinky. Meanwhile, Boucher is out with a partial MCL tear in his right knee. The Raptors have not provided a timetable for their returns; however, they are unlikely to return this season.
Dick has only played over 30 minutes on six separate occasions this season and four of those have come in the past six games.
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