Raptors on the Ropes w/ Michael Grange

About this episode

JD discusses the Raptors' struggles in the playoffs with Michael Grange, focusing on team issues and player performances.

JD reacts to the Raptors going down 0-2 to the Cleveland Cavaliers and brings on Sportsnet's Michael Grange to dissect the Raptors' issues and Brandon Ingram's historically bad game. JD and Grange discuss Ingram's over-importance to the team, the roster's clunky on-court fit, if there are any adjustments Grange can foresee the Raptors making, and the likelihood of Immanuel Quickley returning for Game 3. JD then points out a lesson Maple Leafs fans could take from New York Knicks fans. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

People in this episode

Host: JD

Guest: Michael Grange

Topics covered

• Raptors
• NBA Playoffs
• Brandon Ingram
• Cleveland Cavaliers
• team dynamics
• sports analysis

Keywords

• Raptors
• Cleveland Cavaliers
• Brandon Ingram
• NBA
• playoffs
• Michael Grange
• sports analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Rogers Sports & Media

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