This offseason has indicated that a trend could be on the horizon. Zigging when the rest of the league is zagging is sometimes a recipe for disaster, but other times it can prove to be fruitful. The trend in discussion is team’s making the conscious decision to field bigger lineups. Specifically, teams from the Eastern Conference. How would the Toronto Raptors counter this move?
The Raptors will encounter the Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers on a frequent basis – more so the Sixers, as they reside in the Atlantic division. Both teams have made the switch to a more traditional frontcourt, while the Sixers have an all-around big lineup.