Sato’s minutes in the Raptors series
Satoransky to Czech media last week: "I played well against Toronto in the regular season, I played well with the second unit, too. In the playoffs I didn't get the opportunity I expected." #FreeSato https://t.co/SN7laIJkSb
— Lukas Kuba (@Luke_Mellow) May 28, 2018
In the Toronto Raptors series, Sato scored a total of 7 points. He averaged 10.2 minutes and 1.2 points per game.
Breaking it down:
Game 1 Wizards Lost: 18 minutes, 2 points
Game 2 Wizards Lost: 4 minutes, 0 points
Game 3 Wizards Win: 6 minutes, 0 points
Game 4 Wizards Win: 6 minutes, 0 points
Game 5 Wizards Lost: 15 minutes, 3 points
Game 6 Wizards Lost: 12 minutes, 2 points
Satoranksy’s minutes did not have a bearing on the Wizards first-round exit.
However, the concern appears to be whether he deserved more minutes in Games 2, 3 and 4. Again, that’s a judgment call.
Tomas Satoransky on playoffs and why Brooks didn't play him much vs. Raptors: "The end [the playoffs] was bitter. ... I tried to ask the coach [in the exit interview], but I didn't quite get an explanation. The playoffs were a struggle throughout for me."
— Lukas Kuba (@Luke_Mellow) May 26, 2018
What happens if Sato isn’t Wall’s primary backup, and he plays a different position altogether?