Nick Nurse is no stranger to receiving random, out-of-the-blue text messages from OG Anunoby. It is no coincidence that the Raptors’ bench, which dominated in Toronto’s win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night, has started blossoming with Anunoby. “He’s real strong, so I think that’s pretty easy for him.” Added Pascal Siakam: “I like the way he’s not hesitating, just playing his game. Good health helps, Anunoby said, who is no longer feeling the effects of a torn ACL suffered in January 2017. Anunoby is proving his coach right so far, but Nurse still sees areas where he can improve.

Source: thestar November 11, 2018 23:04 UTC