"Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Ja'Kobe Walter, and even Immanuel Quickley are struggling mightily from three-point range. Out of the group, only Walter is shooting above 35% from three over the last couple of weeks. Which isn't anything to write home about considering the types of shots he takes, these aren't difficult step backs, they're catch and shoot threes that aren't being capitalized on."
"None of the guards that are on the court primarily for their ability to shoot threes have been able to knock them down with any rhythm, consistency, or volume. Now, all the blame shouldn't be attributed solely to the players. The Raptors offense doesn't do a great job at creating looks for their role players, they don't often force the defense to rotate, meaning shots aren't opening up."
"Though part of the reason the defense doesn't have to rotate is because they're already sagging off shooters, discouraging drives to the rim with a compact defense and daring Toronto to shoot. Naturally, better shooting would lead to a more spread out defense, which would allow easier drives that force the defense to rotate, in turn creating better shots. It's a bit of a chicken vs. the egg situation."
Toronto started 2025 as one of the NBA's top offenses but fell to last over a recent stretch. RJ Barrett's injury reduced offensive firepower and scoring balance. Multiple guards — Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Immanuel Quickley — have struggled from three, with only Walter above 35% recently on mainly catch-and-shoot attempts. Role shooters lack rhythm, consistency, and volume. The offense does not consistently create open looks or force defensive rotations, while defenses sag off shooters, discouraging drives. Improved outside shooting would expand spacing and generate easier driving and rotation-based scoring opportunities.
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