Raptors HQ · Apr 22, 2015
Recap: Raptors implode in every way possible, Wizards win Game 2, 117-106
Even with Drake back in the crowd, and James Johnson in the game, the Raptors implode in Game 2 to lose 117-106 to the Washington Wizards.
Turns out expectations are a dangerous thing. We expected the Raptors to come into Game 2 against the Wizards with a sense of urgency. The team could not afford to go down 2-0 before heading to Washington. In the first quarter, the fire was there. DeMar DeRozan came out with aggressive drives, Jonas Valanciunas worked the post, and the Raptors crept out to a modest five point lead. Sure, Kyle Lowry was not playing particularly well, but that could sort itself out right? That was the first quarter.