Sitting at 41-20, the Raptors are on pace to set a franchise record for wins for the third season in a row. With that comes the caveat to all of their recent success: Is it a mirage? Last year’s 49-win campaign was over as quickly as possible with a disappointing first-round sweep at the hands of the Washington Wizards. Here is a look at some trends of this year’s Raptors team. Some are red flags and some may be nothing to worry about.
Three-point defence
The Raptors have allowed 535 three-pointers this season, sticking them in the middle of the pack (16th in the league) defensively, but it’s their opponents’ percentage from deep that’s troubling.