The Toronto Raptors are back at it tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans, and a win should help the current 7th seed in the East inch closer to the 5/6 spot, currently held by the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers.
One of the things worth keeping an eye on tonight is how the Raptors will defend Jonas Valanciunas throughout the game and how coach Nick Nurse would adjust if the Raptors’ front court get into early foul trouble. Nurse did indicate that the current starting lineup is not etched in stone, but it’s not like they have a traditional big to bang with JV.