Dial 905: Winter Showcase begins, as Raptors drop two

Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY SportsWith two-way player rules and a dedicated G League team, there’s no question the primary purpose of the Raptors 905 is to prime a small batch of players with competitive basketball before joining the NBA squad. Still, the difference in production between the top guys on the 905 and the others has been more pronounced than on other teams.

Chris Boucher and Jordan Loyd have been stat line buddies all season. They’ve both shared multiple 30-point games, several coming in the same game. When they’ve been sat, it’s typically been together, and the centre-shooting guard combo have been wrecking opposing teams.

This week, though, the 905 got an extended look at a…