If we sound glib in the subhead there, it’s because tonight’s Raptors vs. Warriors game feels like the epitome of the old adage: life comes at you fast. Less than two years ago, these two teams were meeting for a classic battle in the NBA Finals. Now, the Warriors are just trying to keep their playoff hopes alive — and the Raptors appear to be just about done with that. It’s tough, but it’s also often the cycle of the league.
To add insult to injury here — and not to make light of the latter — but both teams are down their star guards tonight.