Stumbling to a 1-4 start, the Raptors could use inspiration any way they can get it — maybe tonight’s the night as they get a playoff rematch against the Celtics.
The mood around the Raptors has been morose since the season got underway, not encouraged by yet another blown lead in their last outing, losing to the Pelicans 120-116.
There’s been different responses to the collective struggle up and down the roster, with coach Nick Nurse blasting everyone in sight for the team’s poor start. That war path continued pre-game today, as he called out Terence Davis and Matt Thomas by name, saying that their defensive miscues can’t be offset by their shooting on the other end.