"It's safe to say that there's been some inconsistencies with the Raptors as of late. On one end, you see them take care of business against the Miami Heat, holding them to 91 points. Feels promising for a moment, until they get blown out on the road in Washington. Going into the back-to-back homestand, it was completely reasonable to not know what to expect when squaring up against the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic."
"To see this Raptors squad hold it down at home, against difficult matchups and minimal rest, was a huge sign of encouragement. We saw how this team battles, doesn't quit and makes the necessary plays to stay in games. They stayed with Golden State the entire game and put them away in overtime. Then with Orlando, they fought from 21 down and took advantage of the opportunities when the Magic left the door open."
"The high knee sprain sidelined him for 15 games was the longest he's ever been out with an injury. In that five week stretch, the Raptors went 6-9 while seeing their offensive rating plummet to 29th in the league over that span, according to NBA advanced stats. With RJ on the floor, he brings that extra play-making ability and slashing to the basket that elevates the pressure from his teammates."
Toronto Raptors have shown clear inconsistency, with a strong defensive win over Miami followed by a blowout loss in Washington. Home back-to-back games against Golden State and Orlando presented contrasting challenges. The Raptors defended well at home, beating Golden State in overtime and rallying from 21 points down to defeat Orlando. RJ Barrett's high knee sprain cost him 15 games, during which the team went 6-9 and offensive rating fell to 29th over that span. Barrett's return restores playmaking, slashing, and floor pressure. The bench is emerging as a meaningful contributor off the reserves.
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