Following the shocking Raptors comeback victory over the Washington Wizards, the following was……
“We fixed (the lack of paint protection at halftime). I talked to players and I told them: ‘I don’t expect you to go out there and win the game but I expect you to go out there and play with joy, play with fun and compete at a much higher level,’ Rajakovic said.
“Guys responded, they did really good job in the second half. We ended up winning the game tonight but to be honest with you, I prefer not to dig up a hole of 19 points at halftime and then have to work double hard in the second half.”
RAJAKOVIC ON CHARACTER OF THE TEAM:
“It says a lot about character but also like we cannot talk about character in the first half as well, right. It’s always fair to say but it’s not easy to come back from double digits at halftime and then find a way and energy to win the game. And we’ve just got to learn what it takes to get going from the jump ball from the start with the game.
RAJAKOVIC ON THE PLAY OF CHRIS BOUCHER:
“He was outstanding, … He was ready to go out there. It’s a long season like all the guys are gonna be in rotation, out of rotation, starting, not starting like they’ve gotta stay ready and that’s why tonight the chain (for player of the game) went to Chris Boucher.”
PASCAL SIAKAM ON BOUCHER:
“Chris was unbelievable man. Belt, chain, whatever you want to call it. The energy he brought to the game, blocking shots, finishing, transition, just playing solid basketball. Just his energy … It’s been really tough on Chris. There’s some games he’s playing, some games he doesn’t know if he’s going to play .. his growth and understanding that sometimes it’s going to be a little hard and him not putting his head down and like, getting away from the team. He’s been so professional, I love his attitude. The coaches see that and everyone sees it an it’s only going to pay off for him
