The Toronto Raptors have enjoyed home cooking, winning all three of their matches at the Air Canada Centre since a 4-1 road trip. However, the road to another triumph will be much bumpier against the Los Angeles Clippers.
You want to talk closely matched records? Both teams are 28-15 and have won 8 of their last 10 games. The Raptors are fifth in plus/minus at plus_4.1. Right behind them are the Clippers at plus_3.9. Spooky.
The Clippers have usurped the Lakers’ decades-long ownership of southern California’s hoops fans. LaLaLand’s other team has been better for several seasons, and is regarded as being just outside the Western Conference’s inner circle.