The Raptors, it appears, are back.
Toronto has been on a torrid stretch as of late, winning nine of their last 12 games and turning their season around after a miserable start.
What’s the secret behind their success? We’ll save the analysis for Doug Smith. But here are three quirky stats that paint a picture of their recent hot streak.
Beasts of the East
In February, the Raptors beat the top three teams in the Eastern Conference, with wins over the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and a pair of recent victories against the Milwaukee Bucks.