If there's a defining Raptors playoff characteristic you can point to, it is a consistent case of the yips. That's the truth of it. Remember Vince's 3-for-20? Or Bosh's consistent dear in the headlights look? Of course you do. In the lead up to Game 1 of Raptors vs. Pacers, we looked to Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, All-Stars both, and hoped things would be different. It's just part of being a Raptor fan.
After a first half that saw Lowry and DeRozan go a combined 4-for-17, it was safe to assume everyone was wondering if the duo could turn away from the trend that dominates Raptor post-season lore.