The Raptors backcourt stars have always believed they could push Toronto to new heights. Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan haven’t ever lacked confidence in what they can do together. After a rough ending to last season, the two pledged to do everything in their power to right the wrongs of April. Through 40 games, they have the Raptors sitting second in the Eastern Conference, they’ve been one of the best duos in the NBA and they’re turning heads with their individual and combined play.
Despite a road-heavy schedule to open the season, losing Jonas Valanciunas for 17 games due to a fractured hand, and DeMarre Carroll appearing in just 23 games before undergoing arthroscopic surgery, the Raptors are 25-15, with only the Cleveland Cavaliers in front of them.