Tip Of The Tower Podcast

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz and Demar Grant preview the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers series.Some of the things we discuss include: how to defend LeBron James, both team's usage of the pick-and-roll, why Kevin Love could be an X-factor, how to use Jonas Valanciunas, bench play, who has the coaching advantage, predictions and more.Here’s a rundown of what we discussed on this episode:– How the Raptors might defend LeBron. Different looks they could throw at him, lineups, strategies, pick-and-roll defence and more. (5:09)– We debate who the Raptors starting five should be during this series and some issues these lineups could potentially face, including how to use JV and how to defend K-Love. (10:04)– Potential adjustments Dwane Casey could make, the optimal lineup for the Raptors to deploy, and ideas to mitigate the Cavs' pick-and-roll offence. (23:08)– Which team's bench has the edge? (34:40)– Dwane Casey or Tyronn Lue. Who has the edge? (39:02)– Predictions. (42:30)