The Toronto Raptors are a funny team. A couple weeks ago, they enjoyed a karmic six-game winning streak against a slew of shorthanded opponents. A few days later, they lost handily to the 29th-placed Detroit Pistons. When the Raptors play down to inferior opponents and look a step slow, they don’t have enough offensive juice or roster depth to consistently eke out wins. But the last few games have taught us that against strong opponents, the Raptors bring it. With a healthy core, they can at least compete with the best teams in the NBA.
Raptors look for more than a moral victory against surging Mavericks: Preview, start time, and more
