LOS ANGELES—We’ve got to play through tough times, the Raptors would implore themselves.
We must overcome limitations and the inevitable runs by the opposition. It would show maturity and an understanding of the stakes at hand, and that this inconsistent team might be capable of a late-season run.
Maybe next time.
Showing all the ups and downs of a season in one game, the Raptors dropped a 122-112 decision to the Lakers here Friday night to end a five-game road trip with a thud.
At times, the Raptors looked great, amassing a double-digit lead.