Since Dwayne Casey arrived as coach of the Toronto Raptors in 2011-2012, the team has made steady improvements each year—culminating in the franchises first ever trip to the conference finals. Now that the team has made a deep playoff run, the regular season is less indicative of an accomplished year. That will be determined by post-season success. However, if the Raptors hope to match last year’s run, or build upon it, a strong regular season will be needed to put themselves in the best position of reaching their goal—getting out of the East.
Although the Raps boasted a 24-17 record on the road last season (tied for best in the East) the team was woeful in away games during the playoffs, finishing with a 2-7-road record.