After last night’s games, the scene is finally set for the playoffs. There are three story lines to follow in the first round matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards.
1. Past History, Mutual Hate
These two teams have a mutual dislike for each other. There is one key reason for why the Raptors don’t like the Wizards: Paul Pierce. He was a thorn in the Raptors’ side last year when the Brooklyn Nets beat them in seven games. The Truth hit big shots, talked trash and and made defensive plays to win games in that series.