The Toronto Raptors did the best they could using a lineup of rotation players and rookies. They never led in this game, but they never quit either. The San Antonio Spurs needed to use their best players the entire match to maintain their perfect home record.
While I’m not a fan of the idea of a moral victory, because of how often [about 100%] it’s a loss in the record book, I’ve no other way to describe the spirited Raptors effort.
Coach Dwane Casey gave Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan the night off (Kyle didn’t even dress).