Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors prepare for play-in tilt against Chicago Bulls
It’s almost a luxury for Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors to have several days to prepare for just one opponent.
“I think our coaching staff is one of the tops in the league in terms of preparation and game planning and finding different things and having adjustments ready on the fly,” said VanVleet. “You’ve got to give them a ton of credit for that.The play-in tournaments follow a Page playoff format, much like curling.
The Raptors won two of their three meetings with the Bulls this season, beating Chicago 104-98 when they last met on Feb. 28 at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto won both games at home and lost on the road versus the Bulls. Locking off DeRozan will likely be the responsibility of O.G. Anunoby, who led the NBA with 1.9 steals per game this season.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Raptors and the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, announced on Monday that it’s bringing back its tailgating parties outside Scotiabank Arena for the two teams’ post-seasons.
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