There’s something about this Raptors team that conjures up feelings akin to the 2013-2014 surprise season in which a hodge-podge of role players helped Toronto secure its first playoff berth in almost five seasons. That’s not to say the team is devoid of talent, leadership or the merits to make a playoff run — only that their actual play very well may exceed nearly every “guesstimate” from analysts.
Just 6-5 through 11 games, Toronto began the year slow, won five straight, and have since dropped two — including a tough last second loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers.