The Toronto Raptors have reached the next level.
Too soon? Yeah, maybe. But if the first three games are any indication, we may be witnessing something very special. Some themes are beginning to emerge, despite the small sample.
First, the depth and breadth of the weapons Nick Nurse can put on the floor, both offensively and defensively, is staggering. The combination and flexibility of his lineups will give even the most cunning of coaches nightmares.
We’ve also seen the emergence of several starting lineups. Team A and Team B of last year are no more.