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Raptors should be Bullish on a soft spot of their schedule.

The Star | March 25, 2019

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If the Raptors were a world-class boxer, then the next stretch of their schedule would qualify as a string of tune-up fights, a minimally risky way to stay sharp against outclassed opponents.

Home to the injury-plagued Chicago Bulls. In New York to face the anemic Knicks. Over to Chicago for the Bulls again.

The Raptors will try to avoid injury u2014 yes, guard Kyle Lowry got up after taking a charge Sunday u2014 and suspensions as the play the Eastu2019s weaker teams this week.
The Raptors will try to avoid injury — yes, guard Kyle Lowry got up after taking a charge Sunday — and suspensions as the play the East’s weaker teams this week. (Steve Russell / Toronto Star)

The Knicks and Bulls entered this week with a combined 35 wins, compared with 51 for the Raptors and 36 for the eighth-place Miami Heat.

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