As they tip into the second half of the 2018-19 NBA season, the Raptors sit atop the league in total wins and once again rule the Eastern Conference. They’ve been weathering the storm of injuries quite well too, powered by some surprising wins and superlative all-around performances.
Before we turn our attentions fully to 2019 and everything that comes along with it — the trade deadline, the All-Star Game, post-season preparation — let’s look back at how those first 42 games have gone for this version of the Raptors. On paper, this could be the best team Toronto has ever had, but we have to contend with actual reality first.