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NBA: 2018 New Year’s resolutions for the League’s top 10 teams

By Cai Owen

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving#11 of the Boston Celtics watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving#11 of the Boston Celtics watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 19: C.J. Miles #0 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball as Cristiano Felicio #6 of the Chicago Bulls defends during the second half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on October 19, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 19: C.J. Miles #0 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball as Cristiano Felicio #6 of the Chicago Bulls defends during the second half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on October 19, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

Toronto Raptors: Keep building the trust

This year the Toronto Raptors have been a different ball club. A heavier emphasis on ball movement and 3-pointers has made them the number one contenders for the third seed out East.

Their new style of play has seen them rack up around five more assists per night, and overall allowed the offence to flow with much more fluidity.

The Raptors must continue to build trust in this new system, keeping it going into the post season. It’s their only real chance of heading back to the Eastern conference finals. Relying on Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan iso’s just won’t suffice against the East’s elite.

When playing against poor opposition, they can’t get sloppy. Their new system needs reps. Heading into the playoffs the past couple of years, the Raps have completely collapsed. It’s key that they remain focused on playing the right way, not just simply through their all-star backcourt.

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