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Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan’s Top 5 career highlights

By Paul Taylor

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 24: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors reacts in the first half of Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 24, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 24: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors reacts in the first half of Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 24, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – MAY 21: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles past LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half in game three of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 21, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

2) Deepest run in the playoffs

One of the biggest knocks against DeRozan, is that he doesn’t always step up on the big stage. This argument was further reinforced by his inconsistent play during this past season’s playoff run.

As such, we want to take you back to a time when DeRozan did show what he was capable of, when the lights were at their brightest. More specifically, the Raptors’ postseason run in 2016.

Admittedly, the four-time All-Star didn’t look particularly impressive during the first round series against the Pacers. However, when it came time to play in Game 7, he stepped up with 30 points, along with five boards and three steals.

The second round series against the Miami Heat was another battle, which went all the way to seven games. Once again though DeRozan came through when needed, and was particularly money in Game 5 with 34 points, including hitting all 11 of his free-throw attempts.

This resulted in the Raptors’ first ever trip to the Eastern Conference finals, against LeBron James and the Cavaliers. And even though the end result was almost inevitable, DeRozan played well in averaging 23 points per contest, including scoring 30+ in both of the Raptors’ wins.

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