The Toronto Raptors are back in Tampa after a tough Western Conference road trip full of moral victories, yet short of wins. Had they won at least one more game out of their past four, tonight’s match-up against the Washington Wizards would be all the more meaningful. As it stands, this game functionally represents Toronto’s last chance to make it into the play-in game.
Yes, the Raptors are still not out of the play-in scenario, especially after the Wizards and Indiana Pacers lost last night. They’d need to win more than they’ve been losing the rest of the way, but there’s still a mathematical chance — and the Wizards are the team they’re trying to pass.