How the high-IQ Raptors cracked the code on defence

Among the more entertaining things about watching the Raptors play this season is developing an appreciation for the way they think the game.

There’s never really any panic. If one aspect of the game isn’t working for them they will calmly switch to something else, and more often than not they will prevail.

It’s not that they “toy” with the game or an opponent — they are too professional for that. What they are is smart and adaptable, experienced and mature enough to be able to move from one style to another and find one that ultimately works.

“First of all, it’s great because if you want to win a lot you’re going to have to have that, because all of these games kind of take on their own…