Don’t look now but the Raptors are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, an emerging squad making the case that the present is just as bright as its future.
The Raptors extended their winning streak to six games with a 116-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. They have won 15 of the last 21 games to climb the standings and cement their status as a viable playoff contender, arguably a year ahead of schedule.
Pascal Siakam led the way again on Monday. A few hours after being named the Eastern Conference player of the week, Siakam had another well-rounded game with 24 points and 11 rebounds while falling two assists shy of a triple double.