Finally, the Toronto Raptors showed signs of life during their 119-104 victory versus the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Denying Greg Poppivch his chance at moving to number one on the all-time coaching wins list was a morale booster, and we owe thanks to the return of Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes’s stellar play for that.
It was easily the best game the Raptors have played as a collective since the season has resumed from All-Star Break. Having multiple players score in double figures, with the trio of Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, and Fred VanVleet, who led the way with 26 and had been sidelined with injury for the previous five games, all contributing 20 points or more.