Though Valanciunas has a superb shooting touch and soft hands, he’s also, deep down, a throwback centre. Working hard to maintain my conditioning but it’s not the same as playing in games,” Valanciunas said. He’s trying to look at the bright side. “I’m trying to simulate myself playing the game,” Valanciunas said. Carroll and Ed Davis played for the Raptors … Brooklyn is looking to move to .500 overall and also on the road.

Source: National Post January 11, 2019 02:15 UTC