The All-Star break could not have come at a worse time for the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are currently rolling, winners of seven straight and will have to hope this time off will not impact their impeccable play as of late.
The opening quarter did not go particularly well for Toronto. At the end of the first, the frisky Chicago Bulls led by six and were feasting inside on the Raptors front line. Robin Lopez, managed eight points on 4-of-5 shooting, while the Bulls as a team shot greater than 50-percent.
Then just as the bench units of both teams subbed into the game, the Raptors’ started to find their rhythm.