Three takeaways from Toronto Raptors disappointing loss to Magic

In a disappointing performance, the Toronto Raptors lost game one of the series to the Orlando Magic. What did we learn from the loss?

Wow. What a game. In a tradition like no other, the Toronto Raptors drop game one of the opening series. As the number two seed at home, the Raptors fall to the Magic, 104-101.

It’s hard to call this anything other than a colossal disappointment, and while it’s important not to overreact, it’s hard to take much positive away from this game.

Early on, the game was going according to plan. Despite a cold-start shooting the ball, Toronto jumped out to an eight-point lead late in the first quarter. After disappointing all season, the bench provided some much-needed…