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On an all-new Free Association– Sportsnet’s weekly Raptors & NBA podcast— hosts Dave Zarum and JD Bunkis break down life without DeMarre Carroll for the Toronto Raptors. Who will step up in his absence? Is this the change Terrence Ross needed to break out of his slump? And will this help change James Johnson’s #mood?

Plus, the guys react to Wednesday’s big win over the San Antonio Spurs and explain how the Raps are able to stay so competitive without two major pieces in their lineup (Carroll, and the also-injured Jonas Valanciunas). Dave says that Saturday’s game versus Golden State has changed the mentality of the team, while JD is still concerned that the Raptors are merely playing up to their competition (and visa versa).

Also, Raptors rookie Norm Powell joins the show to talk about his NBA impressions, learning to be Canadian, and what the coaching staff recently told him about changes to his spot in the rotation.

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