When it comes to judging team chemistry, you want trial by fire. Winning against bad teams is one thing (sorry, Knicks), but to get a glimpse at what the important moments will look like, you need to do it against the good teams.
If this whole lede sounds like it’s gassing up the Brooklyn Nets — well, it is. The Nets were feisty as hell on Monday night, burying 20 threes and getting big performances up and down their roster.
Still, the Raptors persevered, as potential showed itself everywhere. Marc Gasol, making his home debut in a Raptors uniform, had a ridiculous display of skill in the fourth quarter.