NBA Barometer: The Calderon Conundrum

The Calderon Conundrum

Jose Calderon has been an absolute beast since joining the Raptors starting lineup on Nov. 7. Over that seven game stretch, Calderon has averaged 12.9 points, 11.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.3 treys while shooting 45.8 percent from the floor and 88.9 percent from the charity stripe.

Of course, Calderon only received those starts because Kyle Lowry was nursing an ankle injury.

Lowry made a surprise return to action Tuesday night, playing nearly 30 minutes off the bench while Calderon started and played 37 minutes. The two point guards shared the backcourt at times while pushing DeMar DeRozan to small forward – something that could become a trend.

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