Kyle Lowry has returned and now everything looks a lot clearer for the Toronto Raptors. As good as Toronto has looked at times during the season, it’s clear to anyone who regularly watches the team has another level it can get to.
The recipients of a squashed schedule, the Raptors have played more games than any team in the NBA up to this point. Tired bodies are starting to have time to practice and rest up, and Valanciunas isn’t far away from returning.
Like most teams, the Raptors still have some figuring out to do. They have had 14 different starting line-up combinations, countless injuries to role players and starters and have just gone through shooting funks.