Here are 10 takeaways from the Toronto Raptors’ 144-123 win over the Sacramento Kings.
One — Joy: Maybe it’s just temporary respite from the losing, but this was the first jolt of joy in an otherwise miserable start to the year. The Raptors not only showed fight in roaring back following a dismal start, but they also dominated the opponent and played with a pace and swagger that had been missing to date. Toronto poured on the points for all four quarters, showing no let-up even when it went to the second unit, and it all culminated in a glorious blowout win.