And minutes might be harder to find for talented reserve if Carroll gets go-ahead to play on back-to-back nights.
The luxury that is Norman Powell is not something all NBA teams have, and that makes him especially valuable to the Toronto Raptors. The second-year forward is versatile and willing to wait for his opportunities, and his impact when he gets the chance to play is substantial.
Toronto coach Dwane Casey would love to be able to use him more often and thankful that he knows what he’ll get when Powell’s name is called.