The Raptors have been here before. Usually that implies something good in basketball, some understanding of the moment, context that will not overwhelm a given team or player. In this case, we’re talking about a Raptors team that finds itself down 0-2 once again to the mighty Cavaliers. The adage here is of no help. LeBron James has a way of making everything in opposition feel quaint anyway.
Still, the Raptors were in this situation last post-season, having been blown out twice in Cleveland before evening the series in Games 3 and 4.