As the Toronto Raptors take on the Miami Heat tonight on the second game of a back-to-back, it’s somewhat natural to feel disappointed in their current 1-1 record. After all, last night’s game — a loss to the Brooklyn Nets — was imminently winnable. Two starters (O.G. Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr.) didn’t deliver much offensive support. The bench was a complete non-factor. An incredible Pascal Siakam performance was wasted — but even he was a disappointing 5-9 night from the free throw line.
So yeah, the loss stings.
But!