After an old-fashioned dog fight with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, the Raptors have shifted their attention to the bottom of the conference, as they welcome the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night for round two of the 2016-17 campaign.
Tuesday night may have marked the most significant victory of the Raptors season thus far. The first three quarters were ugly for both teams, but slightly less so for the Celtics who would build a comfortable 16-point lead in the second quarter, and maintain a cushion for most of the third. It appeared as though the Raptors were doomed for their first three game losing streak in over a calendar year.