The Raptors may no longer be defending champions, but there were memorable moments in 2020 nonetheless. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights:
The comeback
OK, technically they accomplished this feat — a 30-point comeback, the largest in franchise history and the NBA’s biggest in a decade — late last December, but it likely didn’t make many year-end lists back then so let’s celebrate it now. The Raptors were down 83-53 with 2:55 remaining in the third quarter, but stop after stop combined with a hot streak from Kyle Lowry had them tied with the Dallas Mavericks with 5 1/2 minutes to go.