Kyle Lowry PG PHI Thu 5/12/16 8:03 AM
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Lowry finished with 25 points (9-25 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block across 41 minutes during the Raptors' 99-91 win over the Heat in Wednesday's Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry wasn't exactly efficient as a scorer, but he posted a game-high plus/minus +25 while coming up clutch in crunch time. Lowry also achieved game highs in minutes, rebounds, assists, three-pointers, and steals, so he certainly made his presence felt. With the series shifting back to Miami for Game 6, Lowry will likely need to post a similarly strong showing if Toronto is going to avoid a Game 7.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Mon 5/9/16 11:19 PM
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Lowry scored just 10 points (2-11 FT, 6-7 FT, 0-6 3Pt) but he did manage to dish out nine assists, grab seven rebounds and swipe four steals in 32 minutes during Monday's overtime loss to the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
The All-Star's shot was falling to the tune of 33 points in Game 3 after struggling to begin the series, but it was a Swift fall back to earth as he failed to connect from downtown for the third time this postseason. Lowry has 51 points in the Raptors' two wins this series compared to just 17 points in two losses, and he will clearly need to produce if they are to have a realistic shot to advance.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sun 5/8/16 7:51 AM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry scored 33 points (11-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT) while adding two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's Game 3 win over the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
After a quiet first half, and indeed a quiet postseason coming into Saturday, Lowry exploded for 29 points after the break, driving the paint almost at will after Miami center Hassan Whiteside left the game with a knee injury. With Whiteside's status unknown going forward, and the Heat lacking any other rim protectors, Lowry could be primed for a big finish to the series. The teams will meet again Monday night in Miami for Game 4.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Fri 5/6/16 9:16 AM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry managed 18 points (7-22 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six assists, four rebounds and three steals over 47 minutes in Thursday's 96-92 Game 2 overtime victory over the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
The final stat line belied the struggles that Lowry encountered yet again from the field, as he was only able to slightly improve on his 23 percent success rate from Game 1. The veteran point guard was able to mask some of his difficulties with success in key moments, as he hit two jumpers within the final 45 seconds to help insure the game went into overtime. He did continue providing solid contributions across the stat sheet, including on the defensive end, where he posted his second straight game with a trio of steals. Lowry and backcourt mate DeMar DeRozan will have to up their offensive game in order for the Raptors to have a chance of keeping their winning ways going as the series shifts to Miami for Game 3.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Wed 5/4/16 9:16 AM
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Lowry scored seven points (3-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt) and collected six assists, four rebounds, and three steals across 43 minutes in Tuesday's 102-96 overtime loss to the Heat in Game 1 of the series.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry had the game's top highlight when he hit a half-court shot at the fourth quarter buzzer to send the game to overtime, but the Raptors ultimately fell short in the extra period, and it was arguably the point guard's worst game of the postseason. That's certainly saying something, considering that Lowry largely struggled during the Raptors' first-round series with the Pacers, as he topped the 20-point mark only once in seven games. He's now averaging 13 points on 30.6 percent shooting from the field and 16 percent shooting from three-point range in the playoffs, numbers that all lag far behind his season marks.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 4/30/16 10:04 AM
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Lowry scored 10 points (4-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding 10 assists, five rebounds and two steals in 39 minutes during Friday's loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of their first round series.
EDGE Analysis
He and DeMar DeRozan combined for just 18 points, forcing the series back to Toronto for Game 7 on Sunday where the ghosts of the team's past playoff failures will be lurking. Lowry is averaging 14.3 points, 7.3 assists, 4.2 boards, 1.3 steals and 1.2 threes through six games, but he may need to step up his production if the Raptors are going to advance to the second round.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Fri 4/22/16 9:29 AM
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Lowry registered 21 points (8-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and a steal over 40 minutes in Thursday's 101-85 Game 3 victory over the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
The All-Star point guard hit the 40-minute mark for the third time in the series' first three games, and increased his scoring total for the second straight contest. After a forgettable 3-for-13 performance from the field in Game 1, Lowry has also upped his accuracy in each of the next two contests. He was also able to tally a 40 percent success rate from long range Thursday, after going 1-for-12 from beyond the arc in the first pair of first-round tilts versus the Pacers. The 30-year-old's postseason averages are now up to 16.7 points, 8.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 0.3 blocks and 1.3 steals.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Mon 4/18/16 11:57 PM
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Lowry scored 18 points (4-13 FG, 10-10 FT, 0-5 3Pt) to go along with nine assists, seven rebounds and a steal in 40 minutes during Monday's win over the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry put up a productive stat line, but he could have been even more effective if he were able to get his three-point shot to fall. It is a positive sign for Toronto that the club could pull off the victory even with its star player struggling a bit, but Lowry will look to put it all together as the series shifts to Indianapolis.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Wed 4/13/16 12:24 PM
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Lowry will be rested for Wednesday's regular season finale against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
The Raptors will sit a number of regulars, including DeMarre Carroll, DeMar DeRozan, James Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas as they close the season locked into the No. 2 seed in the East. In Lowry's absence, Cory Joseph is expected to get the start, while rookie Delon Wright will see increased minutes off the bench.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Fri 4/8/16 9:28 AM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry scored 16 points (6-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-5 FT) while adding six assists, four rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's loss to the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
He's looked a little better since resting for last Saturday's game against the Spurs, but Lowry's still just 4-for-8 from the free throw line in the two games since, a strong indication that his elbow is still bothering him. With their spot as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs locked in, don't be surprised if the Raptors give Lowry some more time off to try and heal up before the postseason begins.