The reason the Raptors will never be taken seriously in the post-season is because they do nothing to disabuse anyone of the notion they are a joke. Toronto lost Game 1 to the Bucks this evening, 97-83, in the 2017 NBA playoffs. It was the fifth time in a row the core of this team has coughed up a series opening game at home. It’s a tradition like no other.
A glance at the box score suggests the two main reasons for this Bucks win: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kyle Lowry.