After losing three of four games last week, the Toronto Raptors set out on a west coast trip that would test their resolve. Back to back games against the Clippers and Warriors followed by a trip to Portland and then Denver could’ve pushed the Raptors to the limit, especially considering their floor general, Kyle Lowry, was stuck in an epic shooting slump.
The Raptors started the road trip with two impressive wins against Los Angeles and Golden State. By mid-week, they were the darlings of the NBA, being touted as the best team in the league and a real threat to dethrone the champion Warriors.