Back-to-backs are never a good thing, but the Toronto Raptors set themselves up for success tonight against the Brooklyn Nets by blowing out the Sacramento Kings last night. Fred VanVleet played just 26 minutes last night — the first time this season he played fewer than 30. Pascal Siakam also squeaked under 30, and Gary Trent Jr. and Scottie Barnes played just 31 and 32, respectively.
Which means the Raptors are about as well-rested as they can be on the second night of a back-to-back. But they’ve got a tall task in front of them tonight.