The Raptors had a strangely up-and-down week, despite still being atop the league standings with a 20-5 record. They beat the Warriors (minus Steph Curry and Draymond Green, but still), then scrounged out an ugly win against the Cavaliers (without Kyle Lowry, but still), and then lost to the West-leading Nuggets (on a questionable late foul call, but still).
All in all, Toronto is still sitting pretty — and yet, it still feels like an air of discomfort is floating around this team. I can’t quite put my finger on it, though Lowry’s recent interview with ESPN might have something to do with it.