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Upping OG Anunoby’s game was a pre-season priority for the Raptors. Mission accomplished

OG Anunoby made a quick and decisive cut along the baseline, took a spot-on pass from Norm Powell and finished the play with a resounding dunk.

It was just a quick play in the first quarter of a relatively meaningless scrimmage, but it spoke volumes about what the Raptors are getting from an intriguing young player as they prepare to defend their NBA title.

Anunoby had his third strong performance in three exhibition scrimmages as the Raptors lost 117-106 to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, yet another impressive step for the young forward.

It goes without saying that if Anunoby is better, the team will be better as a whole, and expanding his repertoire was among the top priorities for the staff.