If it’s hard to put a finger on what specifically ails the Raptors right now, that’s because the answer seems to be: everything. We could reflect again on the pandemic, injuries, the looming trade deadline, bad bounces, disagreements, and just bad luck. It’s all there in Toronto — sorry, I mean, Tampa.
This week’s Toronto Temperature check-in sees the Raptors on a nine-game losing streak, their worst run since January 2011. If you were around a decade ago, you’ll recall the squad of that time was in a particularly dark place. This year’s version of the team is definitely not as hopeless or talentless as that 2010-11 squad, but the vibes are sinking to some pretty comparable levels.