LOS ANGELES—Things tend to get a bit overhyped where the Toronto Raptors are concerned so early in this season of great expectations after a blistering start.
The second game of the season against Boston? Some saw it as a “statement” game more than just another regular-season outing.
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Philadelphia comes to Toronto to visit? Another benchmark against a top conference rival.
Milwaukee? Much the same.
And now, for just one of two times this season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are on tap, Kawhi Leonard is back in his hometown — and that’s going to be a delightful story next summer — but his free agent desires will be an underlying storyline Sunday and the attention is once again ramped up.