Birch had 14 points and six rebounds in his first start for Toronto, which enjoyed a 54-42 rebound advantage. It was a good showing for them, Toronto coach Nick Nurse said. Their presence on the glass made a difference. They were active and they were forces. They eliminated some of the offensive rebounds that have been hurting us.
Gillespie contributed nine points, eight assists and three blocks in 19 minutes. Every coach made it clear that they wanted rim protection, and that’s what I’m trying to give them, said Gillespie, who is playing on a 10-day contract.
Rookie guard Malachi Flynn had a big fourth quarter for the Raptors, scoring eight of his 16 points in the period and finishing with seven assists.
2021/04/15 10:17 Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game We. Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O Meara) San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots over Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednes. San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots over Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O Meara)
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San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White (4) puts up a shot over Toronto Raptors forward Freddie Gillespie (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O Meara) April 14, 2021 - 8:09 PM
TAMPA, Fla. - OG Anunoby scored 22 points, Pascal Siakam had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the short-handed Toronto Raptors beat the San Antonio Spurs 117-112 on Wednesday night.
The Raptors had to go big because they were almost out of guards, and it worked in their favour. Anunoby moved down to the two-guard spot, and the Raptors got good production from newcomers Khem Birch and Eddie Gillespie at the big positions.
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