CHICAGO -- If the Toronto Raptors are going to continue to be one of the Eastern Conference's elite teams, coach Dwane Casey acknowledges his team has to put forth a balanced effort.
Casey, who has built his reputation on defense, wants the Raptors to thrive on both ends of the floor. But he knows there will be nights like the one Toronto had Thursday when the Raptors didn't lead the Utah Jazz until the final minutes of a 101-93 victory.
Now, the Raptors must deal Saturday night with an up and down Chicago Bulls team that has experienced its share of drama, but that has played well against the NBA's top teams.