The Toronto Raptors are in free fall down the standings, and couldn’t have found a better opponent to arrest their plummet. The Brooklyn Nets were expected to be dreadful this season, and have been exactly that; they are the only NBA team which hasn’t reached double figures in wins, and have lost 8 straight.
We pass quickly over their roster. Without Jeremy Lin, who is still weeks away from returning to the lineup due to a hamstring injury, their only complete player is center Brook Lopez. Trade talk continues to swirl around this guy, who can help anyone.