Through the final three frames, Siakam shot 2-for-8 from the field and missed his sole 3-point attempt while failing to record an assist with two turnovers. Live Stream NBA He did get to the line a few times, finishing the game 6-for-8 from the charity stripe, but the reigning Most Improved Player of the Year couldn't find his touch around the basket. As usual, Marc Gasol served as the Raptors defensive anchor and rim protector, but tonight's performance was a throwback tribute to his 2013 Defensive Player of the Year days.
Yes, the Bulls scored 46 points - half of their scoring total - in the paint, but Gasol came up with a number of big-time blocks down the stretch to help the Raptors complete their fourth quarter comeback. Even when he wasn't blocking shots or coming up with steals, it was his presence in the paint that made things difficult for any player looking to attack the rim, forcing them to adjust and take uncomfortable shots. Live Stream NBA Gasol finished with a complete stat line of nine points, nine rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals, and even his defensive counting stats don't do justice to his performance on that end of the floor in this win.