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Dec 5, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is fouled by Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in the fourth quarter at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, November 16th, the (8-2) Golden State Warriors will be on the road to take on the (7-2) Toronto Raptors.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Warriors 105.7 – Raptors 100.7 with an over/under of 206.2.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Warriors +8.2 (3rd) > Raptors +6.1 (5th)
Points per game: Warriors 116.4 (1st) > Raptors 105.3 (14th)
Points allowed per game: Raptors 99.2 (8th) > Warriors 108.2 (tied for 22nd)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Warriors 50.3% (1st) > Raptors 46.0% (9th)
Three Point Percentage: Warriors 37.5% (3rd) > Raptors 29.0% (29th)
Free Throw Percentage: Raptors 81.6% (6th) > Warriors 80.2% (7th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Raptors 43.4% (7th) > Warriors 44.7% (15th)
Turnovers committed per game: Raptors 10.8 (2nd) > Warriors 15.7 (23rd)
Turnovers forced per game: Warriors 14.4 (10th) > Raptors 14.0 (tied for 15th)
Rebounds per game: Raptors 43.7 (15th) > Warriors 42.3 (tied for 23rd)
Assists per game: Warriors 30.5 (1st) > Raptors 18.1 (30th)
Summary:
Toronto has taken a step forward this year with their young players most notably Demar Derozen. Derozen is scoring the ball at a rate we haven’t seen in years (34.0 PPG). The Raptors will be on the second night of a back to back with the first being an emotional game in Cleveland. For all the improvements Toronto has made they still struggle to move the ball on offense and they are one of the worst shooting teams in the league.
Golden State has gotten off to a strong start considering all the new faces they have in their locker room. Their defense and rebounding have taken a step back but they are scoring the ball at a ridiculously efficient rate (over 50% FG). If Golden State has a hot shooting night the Raptors will not be able to score at the same clip. In the end I expect a competitive game from Toronto, but I like Golden State to win on the road.
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