It’s not unusual for NBA veterans headed to the playoffs to start ramping up at this time of the season. The final 20 or so games are for fine-tuning skills and bodies, getting minds right for the grind that is coming.
It is that way in many regards with the Raptors, who have known they were post-season bound since about the 15-game mark of the season. Now is the time to get truly ready.
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