When it comes to 3s, Raptors are behind last season's pace

The modern NBA is largely about spacing the floor and knocking down 3s, at least on the offensive end. Yet as the Toronto Raptors have focused on solidifying their defense, a funny thing has happened on the other side of the ball.

For the past two seasons, the Raptors have shot triples at a fairly prolific rate. That's changed this season, as pointed out by the blog Raptors HQ:

It's important to take note of Toronto's efficiency from deep. Some of that is likely due to the patient nature of the Raptors' shot selection; if they're taking fewer 3s, one hopes they're at least taking good shots when they do attempt a triple. Furthermore, as the Raptors truly gain confidence in their defense, they'll have a ready path toward improving their offensive efficiency, assuming they can continue to take good looks while increasing their 3-point attempts.