It appears that Raptors head coach Nick Nurse’s New Year’s resolution for 2020 is to get back to his old tinkering ways. (Kevin) Love with the big matchup, maybe a little bit more of a banging type guy for Rondae to start on,” Nurse said. That was a staple of the Raptors last season both before and after Gasol was acquired and that even continued into the playoffs. MARQUEE MATCHUPOG Anunoby vs. Bam AdebayoWe are assuming Anunoby draws back into the starting lineup at power forward, though his good game off of the bench against Cleveland might keep him there. The Raptors swept the season series last year.

Source: National Post January 01, 2020 23:14 UTC