They were all but written off, before the game even started. With Kawhi Leonard sitting his second straight game with a bruised hip, there was a deflated start to the Toronto Raptors’ night as they prepared to take on the pre-eminent Golden State Warriors.
It only made sense too. Toronto needed Kawhi, a full bill of health, and overtime just to beat the Warriors sans Steph Curry and Draymond Green only two weeks ago! At the very least, it was going to be a challenge.
Then, the game started.