X games into the season and the Toronto Raptors have a winning record and sit among the pantheon of strong NBA teams in 2019-20. Even without Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka for the last few games, the Raptors walked away with a 3-2 record on their most recent road trip which saw them take on the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Dallas Mavericks.
Coming away with a winning record is a statement of intent from Nick Nurse and the Toronto Raptors. As the reigning champions of the NBA, they are not going down without a fight.