Thursday’s 139-120 win will not go down as one of the better Raptors performances during their now eight-game winning streak. In fact it’s probably the worst they’ve played since losing to Portland way back on January 23rd. But it’s indicative of where this team is on its growth curve that even with a lackluster defensive effort, and without Fred VanVleet, the Raptors comfortably dispatched the truly pathetic Houston Rockets without much if any tension. That, my friends, is what we call “margin for error,” and it’s a wonderful thing. Try-harding your way to wins is fun; the ability to shift into cruise control from time to time makes that winning sustainable.
Siakam and Trent carry Raptors to 139-120 win in Houston
