Against the Los Angeles Lakers, the first quarter was the one during which the Toronto Raptors took control of the game. Last night in Utah, it was Q2. In both outings, the Raptors, minus Kawhi Leonard, carried a double-digit lead into the second half and maintained it with relative ease.
What did we learn from a healthy victory in Salt Lake City, against the Jazz, a team which still has a healthy 27-17 record all-time over the Raptors?
The kids are alright
Toronto’s success is predicated on their depth. They don’t have a Big Three (only Golden State does), and the pairing of Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard has only played seven games together.