Coming into the season, we knew the Raptors’ margin for error had slimmed. Losing Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka in the off-season left the frontcourt thin, and put even more pressure on the backs of Toronto’s wings and guards. What we didn’t expect is that those much-needed bodies, the ones the team needs to score 20 a game, force turnovers, and dictate on the defensive end, would also have to deal with a plague — one that continues to disrupt an NBA season like no other.
Between the last two weeks, rehoming in Tampa, and facing a tough schedule, the Raptors haven’t had it easy.