Editor’s Note: We are pleased to bring you new Staff Writer Caleb Profitt’s first post.
Lip-readers around the NBA believe Gregg Popovich told Dwane Casey he expects the Toronto Raptors to reach the Finals. Regardless of what Pop said, the Raptors are enjoying the best regular season in franchise history, and improved defense, especially from their big men, has propelled them.
While winning 49 games and the Atlantic Division in the 2014-15 season, the Raptors succeeded in spite of their defense. Toronto allowed 100.9 points per game, ranking 18th in opponent scoring and 23rd in defensive efficiency, allowing 104.