The Toronto Raptors returned from vacation tonight with aplomb, surging out to a 24 point first half lead over the Phoenix Suns. Then they allowed themselves to briefly resume their vacation in the second half, before the felt the heat from the Suns and slammed the door shut in response. They ultimately secured a 118-101 victory, a victory punctuated by a season high 13 blocked shots, and a spectacular 37 point outburst from their newly minted All-Star, Pascal Siakam.
Early on, though, both teams looked like they were feeling some lingering effects of their holidays, especially on the offensive end.