The Toronto Raptors return home tonight riding a high, having blown out the Boston Celtics in Boston last night. Back-to-backs are always tricky though, and for a young team learning how to play with one another, even just a short stretch of tired legs can mean breakdowns that affect the outcome of the game.
And their opponent tonight, the Dallas Mavericks, are well-rested, having had two days off since their first game. They’re probably hungry, too, having been embarrassed by the Atlanta Hawks in that one.
All that makes tonight a good early-season test for both teams!