Toronto Raptors: 5 Takeaways From Game 4 Loss To Heat

May 9, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) reacts after fouling out of the game during the fourth quarter in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won in overtime 94-87. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 9, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) reacts next to Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) during the fourth quarter in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won in overtime 94-87. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Toronto’s bench deserved better

While the cornerstones of the team have been a flop in the playoffs, the rest of the Raptors’ roster deserves a lot of credit. Masai Ujiri put together a much deeper team this season and it has helped them survive the play of their stars.

Corey Joseph, Patrick Patterson, Bismack Biyombo and Terrence Ross all played above their heads in roles larger than what would typically be asked of them. Joseph scored 14 points and while he only had one assist, he never turned the ball over and the team played with much more composure with him on the court. DeMarre Carroll also provided a strong performance on both ends of the court, contributing 13 points on 6-of-11 shooting.

Under normal circumstances, the role players bringing this much to the table in a playoff game would result in a comfortable win. But the inconsistency of Lowry and DeRozan was enough to undo all of the positive contributions from the bench.

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