Gameday: Jazz @ Raptors, February 1

"Toronto looked like they were poised for a third seed push in the Eastern Conference, but a second-half collapse to the New York Knicks at home and then a loss on the road in Orlando has the Raptors fanbase snap back to reality, back to the fourth seed that they've been holding down almost all season long. This is the start of a five-game homestand,"

"Toronto has been very healthy lately, too, as they got Collin Murray-Boyles back from his thumb contusion against the New York Knicks and are only missing Jakob Poeltl and the G-Leaguers at this point (Only Chucky Hepburn tonight so far). With the trade deadline looming, it'll be interesting to see if the Raptors hold their ground or make some aggressive moves in order to try and make a playoff push in a weak Eastern Conference landscape."

Toronto enters the matchup 29-21 and fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 113.7 offensive rating (19th), a 112.4 defensive rating (8th), and a +1.3 net rating (13th). The Raptors completed a successful western road trip with four straight wins but have lost their last two games after a second-half collapse to the New York Knicks and a loss at Orlando. The game begins a five-game homestand against the rebuilding Utah Jazz, who are 15-34 with a 113.8 offensive rating (18th) and a 122.5 defensive rating (30th). Toronto is relatively healthy with Collin Murray-Boyles back, while Jakob Poeltl and some G-Leaguers remain out. The approaching trade deadline could prompt roster moves as Toronto weighs a playoff push in a weak Eastern Conference.

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