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Raptors Fulcrum Week 1: Defense, Boards, and Hope

What caused the Raptors’ slow start? Who shined last week? Who’s the player to watch next?

Toronto Raptors v San Antonio Spurs -- Oct. 27th | Ronald Cortes/GettyImages

The Raps have not had the start to the season many fans were hoping for. Many believed this would be the year Toronto broke its three-year playoff drought. A 1-4 start has left a sour taste in those fans' mouths. Let's take a look at the team’s first week.

What Jumped Out: Defense and Rebounding

The Raptors are built on length and athleticism.