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What a difference a win makes. The Raptors media availability this afternoon was much less tense than it had been after the Game 1 loss, as the team talked about their focus going into Game 3. Coach Casey even threw in some one liners. Here's a summary.
DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan's struggles have been the main talking point in the series through two games, and he addressed where he is at mentally as the series shifts to Indianapolis.
DeRozan: "I feel like it's nothing to be frustrated about. I don't mind the bad shooting nights... I don't think it's the end of the world"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) April 19, 2016
DeRozan says shooting slumps happen, it's part of the game and it'll be "a scary sight" when he gets going with everyone else.
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) April 19, 2016
DeRozan says he doesn't feel frustrated. Feels only matter of time until he gets going.
— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) April 19, 2016
"That's the beauty of the game. Everything's not always going to go your way." - DeMar on staying even-keeled. pic.twitter.com/faEz1mrZke
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 19, 2016
Terrence Ross
Ross didn't play in the second half following a nasty head-to-head collision with DeRozan, and the team is putting him threw more neurological tests today to assess his status.
Terrence Ross scheduled for more neurological tests today -- to be sure all is good following his collision with demar DeRozan last night
— Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith) April 19, 2016
Casey (joking!) said that Ross banging heads with DeRozan was his punishment for making a mistake on the play ...
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) April 19, 2016
Dwane Casey
Coach Casey talked about how they can't relax following the big home win, and also spoke about multiple players performances. (As well as the officiating!)
Casey: "We can't exhale. We can't relax. We won the game but ... what can we do better? This is going to be a long series."
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) April 19, 2016
Casey, asked about officiating throughout the playoffs: "How much did Stan Van Gundy get fined the other day?"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) April 19, 2016
JV's next step, per Casey is adding a 3pt shot, says most bigs add it later in career. Joked, "Start at 15-feet, without the pump fake"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) April 19, 2016
Casey, asked if they can win the series without DeRozan scoring his usual 20+: "You would hope you could but it would be more difficult"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) April 19, 2016
How do you feel about the Raptors' mindset heading into Game 3 at Bankers Life on Thursday night?