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Sophomore Forward Collin Murray-Boyles Evolving for Larger Role on Toronto Raptors
Murray-Boyles averaged 14.4 points in the playoffs against Cleveland as Toronto leaned on him more with its frontcourt depth thin.
- Murray-Boyles is stepping into an expanded role as the backup centre and second option at power forward behind all-star Scottie Barnes and starting centre Jakob Poeltl, with heightened expectations for the Raptors this season.
- A breakout postseason against Cleveland earned him this opportunity; his usage jumped from 21.9 to 27.3 minutes per game, with playoff averages of 14.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
- In over 20 minutes of play Wednesday, Murray-Boyles recorded six points, eight rebounds, and three assists in Toronto's 135-92 home-opening win over the Chicago Bulls.
- Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic emphasized that Murray-Boyles must maintain defensive aggressiveness, stating, "When he does that on the defensive end, it translates to every part of his game."
- With heightened expectations, Murray-Boyles said the team has been "locked in this whole summer" to surpass last year's performance and maintain focus throughout the long season.
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Sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles evolving for larger role on Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Toronto's playoff run was brief last season, pushing the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in the first round, but rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles was one of the brightest
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