"In the last three games, Shead has averaged 4.3 points, 2.3 assists, and 2.3 turnovers while shooting 27.8% from the field and 16.7% from three. And this slump is no longer just a small sample. Since the beginning of February, he has averaged just 3.9 assists to 1.8 turnovers. For comparison, before February he was averaging 5.5 assists and 1.3 turnovers."
"At this point in his career, Shead is a very unique player. Despite his inability to score consistently from anywhere on the floor, he was able to lead the offense through smart decision-making. However, over the last month, that decision-making has become far more questionable. Shead has turned into a point guard who cannot score consistently and is only an average decision-maker."
"Toronto shot 51.8% from the field over the last three games. The game against Washington boosted that percentage, but Toronto still shot an impressive 47.5% in their two losses while averaging just 101.0 points in those games. How is a team shooting that well while scoring so few points? The answer: they simply are not attempting enough three-pointers."
The Toronto Raptors posted a 1-2 record, losing to the Knicks and Timberwolves while defeating the Wizards. Point guard Jamal Shead has experienced a significant decline in performance since February, averaging just 3.9 assists and 1.8 turnovers compared to his earlier season averages of 5.5 assists and 1.3 turnovers. His shooting has deteriorated dramatically, with recent games showing 27.8% field goal and 16.7% three-point percentages. Additionally, the Raptors' offensive strategy lacks sufficient three-point attempts, averaging only 23.7 attempts per game despite shooting 47.5% from the field in losses. This combination of poor decision-making from the point guard and insufficient perimeter shot volume has stalled the offense.
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