What a way to start the new year.
On the back of DeMar DeRozan’s new franchise-record 52 points (pour one out for Terry and Vince), the Toronto Raptors came out on top in a playoff-like atmosphere against the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 131-127 in overtime.
It wasn’t just the victory itself that should have Raptors fans feeling like they’re tingling with the child-like wonder of the new year, but some specific key ingredients to the victory. Let’s go on a six-part tingle tour.
1. DeRozan was red-hot from the jump, scoring 20 points in the first quarter.