Shelvin Mack cut past the defense with a sudden burst of energy. The lane was opening up for him and he saw the rim in his sights.
In a second unit with few shot creators, Shelvin Mack has increasingly taken on this role — for better and for worse. It is not ideal for him, but the team needs something. And the team needs some kind of creator at this moment.
Mack closed in on the rim and was ready to make a layup. But the Toronto Raptors had closed in on him.