Bruno Fernando was a revelation in this game, as he infused the team with the much-needed energy that allowed the Raptors to mount an 18-6 run in the fourth to tie the game. His four points, two boards, three dimes, and a block in 8.5 minutes don't seem a lot, but those were all impactful stats when the team needed them.
Despite a solid effort from the players in the final period, several questionable coaching decisions and team management issues, especially in the final moments, proved costly for the Raptors. Allowing the hosts, the Clippers, to escape with a victory reinforces ongoing concerns about the team's strategic execution.
The Raptors drop their third straight loss, tanking their record to 2-8 through ten games. Becoming the first team in the NBA to lose eight games, the Raptors are also winless on the road (0-5), highlighting their struggles this season.
The Clippers' foul-bait duo Norman Powell and James Harden led all scorers with 24 points apiece, combining for 22 free throws. This discrepancy in free throw attempts, with the Raptors combining only 21, underscores the challenges the Raptors faced in the game.
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