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Despite a subpar shooting performance, the Toronto Raptors showcased remarkable mental toughness, refusing to yield against their favored opponents.
This very fighting spirit was the focus of the post-game press conference, where Rajaković attempted to articulate the essence of his team's character using a word specific to his native region.
The word we use is – inat.
When American journalists asked him to find an equivalent for the word "gritty," which the media used to describe the victory, the Serbian coach offered an answer that best encapsulates his team.
The word we use is – inat. There isn't a strong enough synonym for the word you mentioned, but essentially, it means proving everyone wrong despite everything. That's the state of this team. Every player comes in every day to put in extra work and play for this city. The word I would use is inat, Rajaković stated.
This victory has given the Raptors a significant boost heading into the remainder of the series, which now shifts to the road. The battle for advancement to the second round of the playoffs continues on the night between Thursday and Friday, when Cleveland will host the fifth, potentially decisive, game.
As the series is played to four wins, Darko Rajaković's squad will need to maintain the same level of "inat" if they hope to eliminate the Cavaliers and continue their playoff journey this year.
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