5 Reasons why the Toronto Raptors are a legitimate title contender

#2 Ball movement

The Toronto Raptors have discarded their iso ball style of offense from recent seasons in favour of a more selfless style of offense. They rank 7th in the league in assists per game as a team with an average of 23.8, and yet they choose their passes and plays well enough to rank 4th in the league in turnover percentage (13%) and 1st among playoff teams in the East.

With the addition of CJ Miles over the summer, the Raptors have improved their offense from 3-point territory this season. They are also less reliant on the pick-and-roll than in seasons past, and they have gone from dead last in the league in assisted field goals to a more respectable 18th.

Expect these offensive tweaks to make a difference for the Raptors, come Playoff time.