Before the Toronto Raptors escaped with a 101-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets, things looked shaky.
The Nuggets were knocking down triples and taking advantage of the Raptors’ hyper-aggressive defence. On the other end, the Raptors’ offence looked flat.
And that’s when Jamal Shead emerged.
Reminiscent of another scrappy Raptors guard, Shead identified the exact moments he was needed the most.
Let’s take a closer look at Shead’s gritty performance and how it reminded Raptors fans of a typical Kyle Lowry night.
The in-betweeners
Although Shead’s outside jumper continues to be the defining skill that likely dictates his career trajectory, there are hopeful signs that he has enough offensive tools to stay on the floor for extended minutes.