Another close game, another missed opportunity for the Toronto Raptors. Even for a young team, the Raptors not closing out games late is a troubling sign almost two months into the season. Yes, they are short-handed, and yes, as stated, they are young — but even luck seems to strike more than the Raptors have completed a late game comeback this season.
After a blistering start on offense, including an 8 of 11 shooting start for Gary Trent Jr., the Raptors let a hungry Thunder team led by Lugentz Dort and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander show them up in a hardcore fashion in the second half — almost to an unbelievable degree.