The Toronto Raptors' performance in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series with the Washington Wizards was an abysmal mess that inspired little to no confidence heading into Game 2.
Paul Pierce—who recently said the Raptors don't "have the 'it' that makes you feel worried" as an opponent, via Jackie MacMullan of ESPNBoston.com—led all scorers with 20 points in the Wizards' 93-86 overtime win.
How the Raptors could hear The Truth's comments and not put forth a stronger all-around effort in Game 1 is truly baffling. We've barely scratched the surface of this series, and the psychological war may already be won.