It was hard not to feel a tad disappointed by the news that Kawhi Leonard, despite a day off, would not be playing in Saturday’s contest between the Raptors and Grizzlies. Sure, it was part of Toronto’s “load management” strategy — and Leonard did indeed look a bit gimpy last Sunday while saving his team — but short of swaddling him in bubble wrap, Leonard and the Raptors have to live a little, right?
Well, yes and no. Even without Kawhi for the night, Toronto shot the Grizzlies right off the floor in an easy 119-90 win.