Podcast ft. Ashley Docking: Questions facing Raptors heading into Game 7
With a chance to close out their second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Toronto Raptors blow a big opportunity and have to dig deep to find a response in Game 7.
Calling Thursday’s Game 6 loss the Philadelphia 76ers a missed opportunity might be stating things lightly if anything it should be called a wasted opportunity for the way the Toronto Raptors played.
After playing one of their best games of the series at home in Game 5, the Raptors should have had all the desire in the world to have this series end in Philadelphia. The Milwaukee Bucks had won the night earlier to move on to the Eastern Conference final and will get some extra rest and preparation with Game 7 on Sunday.
To help get ready for the big game, David Morassutti and Austin Owens are joined by Sportsnet’s Ashley Docking. They also discuss her work with the National Lacrosse League and her journey to becoming a radio host.
Here is a summary of what to look for on the latest episode, which you can also listen to below or download here.
David and Austin being the podcast by recapping the Toronto Blue Jays season so far which has gone as expected. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting his chance with the big club and why there shouldn’t be any concern about his slow start to his MLB career.
During the playoffs, NHL officiating has been a big talking point, David and Austin discuss what the problem has been and whether it has had as big of an impact as people are suggesting.
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They shift their focus to the Toronto Maple Leafs which gets David fired up as he gives his thoughts on Mike Babcock’s situation, what is next for Kyle Dubas and Mitch Marner’s contract negotiation.
How much of an impact will the restricted free agents have on Dubas’ off-season plans? Austin gives his thoughts on that and the team’s injury news.
With the Toronto Marlies dominating in the AHL playoffs, how does it impact the way the Leafs deal with Zach Hyman and Travis Dermott missing the start of the season.
Austin looks at which players have made a good impression and what they need to do to earn a spot with the Leafs next season.
The podcast ends with the interview with Docking and some predictions for Game 7.
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