After 31 games, the Raptors 905 sit second in both the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a 19-12 record. They have broken even this 2019 with a 5-5 record after starting with a four-game losing streak.
The coaching change along with the roster turnover has altered the team’s style of play and their overall standing. Gone is the grit-and-grind style that former coach Jerry Stackhouse established. Under coach Jama Mahlalela, the 905 are now among one of the G-League’s fastest teams, sixth overall in pace.
The change in style didn’t significantly affect the team’s defensive prowess.