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Post-Game 1 Breakdown: A look at lineups, JV's dominance, and a malfunctioning Lowry

Despite a miracle shot by Kyle Lowry at the end of the fourth quarter, the Raptors fell 102-96 to the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semis. Let's look at some numbers.

There is a lot to unpack from this game. There were some very positive signs, some other developments that were quite troubling, and plenty of crazy stuff that we've never really seen before.

Let's look at some numbers and try to make sense of it all.

Game 1 just isn't our thing

This marks the 10th playoff series in Raptor history and the second time that the team has ever reached the second round.