After two straight disappointing fourth quarters, the Raptors must regroup. Both games against the class of the West, San Antonio and Golden State, were eminently winnable. The Lakers, who have looked respectable early, must surely be encouraged by the way our guys fumbled away victories.
Philly chose Markelle Fultz as the number one overall selection in this past summer’s draft. Lonzo Ball, the playmaking guard the Lakers really wanted, fell into their lap as a result. The rookie seems capable of tuning out his blowhard father to concentrate on hoops. He’s averaged 9 assists so far per game, which ties him with some guy named LeBron James.