Murray-Boyles Returns, Raptors Push for Playoffs

0:00Toronto Raptors rookie Ford. Colin Murray Boyles is two games back in the lineup after missing 11 due to a thumb sprain. The team managed just five wins and six losses during his absence, struggling especially on defense in those defeats. Coach Darko Rajakowicz says Murray Boyles is still adjusting to a shuffled rotation without the starting point guard. New lineups, including some with three big men like him alongside Scotty Barnes and Jacob Poetle, showed promise in the last game with clear signs. Of progress, the Raptors performed better across key stats when he's playing, from rebounding and assists to blocks and overall defensive rating. His energy on that end has been a standout all season, making his return timely as the team fights for positioning. Now hovering near the play internament line, every matchup carries postseason stakes against similar rivals. The final ten regular season games offer a chance to get him fully dialed in. As playoffs approach, expect Murray Boyles to carve out a bigger role helping Toronto

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