With his team down 35-20 at the end of the first quarter, Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey made an adjustment many have been longing for since the beginning of this series: Putting DeMar DeRozan on the floor while Paul George, one of the best defenders in basketball, was on the bench.
The result? Six quick points by DeRozan, including this high-flying jam. It’s safe to say George won’t be riding the pine much longer.
The Raptors trail by three early in the second quarter.