Another year gone, another Christmas Day without Toronto basketball. The Raptors spent yesterday’s main event with family and friends — either returning to Canada or flying to their respective homes — and tonight they’re back to it, continuing a six-game road trip in Portland.
Waiting for them are the 13-19 Trail Blazers, who have underwhelmed so far this season, and may be further hampered by the loss of their star. Damian Lillard went down with an ankle injury in Friday’s game against San Antonio, and has been listed as doubtful tonight against Toronto.