The Nets, a team with nothing if not for its competitive spirit, were destined to annoy the Raptors enough to force crunch time at some point in this series. They’ll probably do it again, and they may even win one before it’s a wrap. Their incessant need to try hard was not enough, however, to even the series at one on Wednesday afternoon. After trailing for three-plus quarters, the adults interrupted the plucky Nets’ party, and the Raptors inched ahead for a 104-99 win that was far more difficult to secure than it should have been.
Raptors survive inspired Nets effort, take Game 2, 104-99
