Here is a statistics representation of the impact Hedo Turkoglu has had on the Toronto Raptors through his assist totals: Games With 5 or more Assists Record: 10-2 (.833) W - Detroit (6) W - LA Clippers (5) W - Miami (8) W - Indiana (7) L - Washington (6) W - Chicago (5) *L - Atlanta (8)* W - Houston (5) W - New Jersey (7) W - New Orleans (7) W - Detroit (11) W - Detroit (6) Games Under 5 Assists Record: 5-15 (.333) W - Cleveland (3) L - Memphis (1) L - Orlando (4) W - New Orleans (4) L - Dallas (3) L - San Antonio (2) W - Chicago (4) L - Phoenix (3) L - Denver (0-DNP) L - Utah (4) L - Orlando (2) L - Charlotte (2) L - Boston (3) L - Phoenix (3) L - Atlanta (1) W - Washington (3) W - Minnesota (4) L - Milwaukee (3) L - Miami (4) L - Orlando (4) Bold is games missed by Jose Calderon. (* Jose played, but did not start and only played 7 minutes*) Now, the meaning is has to the Toronto Raptors could be interpreted in different ways. However, there is no doubt that the higher the assist count for Hedo, the better the team does. Of the two losses with Hedo >5 assists, the Atlanta game stands out as the game that they for sure should have lost, and did. However, they had more than a chance to beat the Wizards, and did so a few days later in Washington. I am of the opinion that Jose as the primary ball handler with Hedo in the game really hurts the Raptors, and if the Raptors could design a way for Hedo to control the offense the whole time when Jose is on the floor, you have to think offensively the team will respond positively. I just found this trend interesting.
