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NBA Playoffs 2017: How Dwane Casey’s baffling Game 4 rotation worked, in the end

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Take a snapshot of Dwane Casey on the sideline, and you’d think he’s lost it. Even as his young team transitions into adulthood, he’s still a drill sergeant out there — barking orders, verbally willing his team to defend, to get out and run.

It’s easy to look at Casey on the sidelines and imagine he’s a man without a plan. Fair or unfair, when the Raptors lose, a segment of observers will blame Casey first.

He’s earned that criticism in the past. He’s drawn up simplistic late-game plays and he’s strict in his playing time for youngsters.