Raptors Rookie Balls Out in Playoff Debut

0:00In game 2 of the playoffs, the Toronto Raptors fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-105, and their starting center, Yaka Pol. Had a rough night with just 2 points and 4 rebounds in under 10 minutes before sitting out the second half. Rookie Colin Murray Boyle's jumped in and balled out, dropping 17 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, plus a block and a steal in, nearly. 26 minutes. Murray Boyle's a 20-year-old power forward at 6 foot 7 and 245 pounds, was Toronto's first round pick in the 20. 25 draft. He averaged 8.5 points and 5 rebounds during the regular season, showing the athleticism to hang with elite biggs, like Evan Mobley, Jared Allen, Donovan Mitchell, and even James Harden. Coach Darko Rajakovic praised the kid for not flinching under playoff pressure, saying he's adapting to the intensity, refs, and fouls faster than most rookies. Murray Boyle's credits the trust from his coach, letting him attack aggressively after past mistakes, and notes playoffs demand laser focus on every.

1:06Possession. The Cavs lead the series to games to none now, but Toronto heads home for game 3 on Thursday, and game 4 on Sunday at Scotia Bank Arena. Keep an eye on this rookie. He's proving he's built for the moment as the Raptors fight back. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey, with the story.