In an extreme example of that cliche about the NBA being a league of runs, the Toronto Raptors were able to subdue the visiting Brooklyn Nets – but not easily. Toronto had sqandered a decent lead by allowing the Nets to open the second quarter on a 16-3 romp, with such household names as Willie Reed and Sean Kilpatrick doing damage. The Nets closed the quarter 11-2, as the Raptors could not tame Brook Lopez.
Mid-way through Q3, the cause looked lost. Brooklyn seemed determined to not surrender their hefty lead. But a Kyle Lowry 3-ball lit a spark.