The Toronto Raptors, who were always projected to be a top-three team in the Eastern Conference, have risen to the ranks of the conference’s elite. With a 19-4 record, good for tops in the entire NBA, the Raptors have become the class of the league, bested by only –the track record of — Golden State.
After a 7-1 opening month, the Raptors, led by Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard went 12-3 in November.
Lowry, a mainstay for the franchise, has enjoyed a resurgence under new head coach Nick Nurse, averaging 15.4 points and a league-high 10.