The Raptors are now a week into life with Kyle Lowry. In that time, fans have seen the full spectrum of performances this team is capable of without its best player.
Against Boston and Portland, DeMar DeRozan's individual ability paired with sound secondary contributions was enough. Toronto scored as if nothing was amiss, and the new additions of Serge Ibaka and P.J. Tucker injected energy into what had been a lifeless defense for most of the season.
Concerns have percolated since the news that Lowry was going to undergo surgery broke on Monday.