The Star · Apr 8, 2018
Top-seeded Raptors dip into trust fund
Learning how to ride out the lows has led the Toronto Raptors to the highest point in franchise history, and hope for even more when the NBA playoffs begin.
Raptor DeMar DeRozan, driving to the hoops with Oklahoma City’s Steven Adams defending earlier this season, has seen enough franchise lows and is enjoying the highs.The talk about the Toronto Raptors this magical season has always centred on a revamped offence, slight tweaks to a successful defensive philosophy, the emergence of the bench unit as one of the most dominant in the game in years, and the sudden and vital contributions from young players still learning their way.