For most of the week, the Raptors looked like they were trending upwards. Yes, they were merely beating up on mediocre teams — Brooklyn and Cleveland — but they were mostly handling business, and gradually putting themselves back together as a full unit. It was encouraging for the squad, even if it meant a little less floor time for some of our end of benchers. Hey, we’re always looking out.
Then last night’s game against the Pistons happened and now Toronto will be without Marc Gasol and Norman Powell for some time.