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Darko Rajakovic runs a play to commemorate Dejan Milojevic / News - Basketnews.com

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Gary Trent Jr. scored a three-pointer on a play during the opening possession, which Rajakovic took from Milojevic's playbook.

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Wednesday night, the NBA mourned the passing of the Golden State Warriors assistant coach, Dejan Milojevic. Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic revealed he dedicated a play for him during the game.

Player of the Game Gary  Trent Jr. EFF 27 Gary Trent Jr. Points 28 Accuracy 10-13 Rebounds 2 Assists 0

In a matchup against the Miami Heat, Rajakovic ran a play on the very first possession of the game to commemorate his friend and colleague. As a result of the play, Gary Trent Jr. went on to make a three-pointer.

"I told my guys I loved them," Rajakovic said after the game following the news about Milojevic's passing.

"The opening play of the game was an ATO (after timeout play) that Deki, my friend, [had in his playbook]. I learned that play from him, and that's what he brought to the NBA, that's what he brought to Golden State. I stole that play from him," the Raptors head coach said. "That was our opening play tonight, and we were able to score on that one. I dedicated this team win to our team and to Deki."

The Raptors comfortably won the game, 121-97.

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