Along with Colin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors also have a valuable rookie

Weeks pass and the starters of the 2025 harvest confirm, here and there, that they bring a lot, on different levels. Proof with Colin Murray-Boyleswho just had a great performance against the Hawks. “Everyone finds their own way and everyone has an impact on their team. We are proud of what we have done so far”, confirms the ninth choice from the Raptors.

In the win against Atlanta, the rookie from Toronto had 17 points on 8/10 shooting, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks in 31 minutes. This is clearly one of the best outings of his first NBA season and his activity (+/- +24) was outstanding.

“I’m pretty sure our defensive numbers are better when he’s on the floor.”imagines Scotty Barnes, rightfully so, as the Raptors are posting an offensive efficiency of 112.1 points per 100 possessions when he’s on the floor (545 minutes), compared to 114.5 when he’s on the bench (1,194).

“I try to be as tired as possible”

“If we’re not tired at the end of the match, then we haven’t tried hard enough. That’s why I try to be as tired as possible”, adds the newcomer from Canada.

Averaging 7.2 points and 4.3 rebounds, Collin Murray-Boyles is certainly far from the numbers of Cooper Flagg, Conn Knuepel, VJ Edgecomb or Dylan Harper and will not be Rookie of the Year. But the interior makes its contribution.

“A common mistake when a player comes in is that they already have an idea of ​​what they are. Sometimes coaches want to put them in a box”Darko Rajaković points out. “Obviously there’s a role and things to do, things to learn as well. We’re learning all the time about Colin, what he can do, what he understands. His progress is really impressive. He’s taking advantage of opportunities and doing outstanding things.”

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.