So here we are on the eve of the NBA playoffs. One regular season game remains for the Raptors, their first round opponent is still a question, but the mood is definitely — and defiantly — set. Toronto is in second place in the East with aspirations of going all the way. To do it, they’ll need to be at their absolute best as a unit. And unlike last season, they may now have the battle-tested players necessary to make the climb to the Finals.
Last off-season, after another embarrassing sweep, it was clear the Raptors did not have what it took to win an NBA championship.