There was effort and intensity, shotmaking and contributions from the starters and the bench.
There just wasn’t enough gas in the tank.
The Raptors head off for a much-needed weeklong break to mark the halfway point of the NBA season following a 132-125 road loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night — a commendable effort and a disappointing result.
Wearing down in the second half after a wonderful 70 points in the first two quarters, the Raptors hit the midway point of the season with a 17-19 record and now have a week to rest their bodies and their minds.