The Raptors Might Have Just Changed Everything
The Toronto Raptors might be turning things around.
After losing 6 of their last 8 games and looking like they were on the verge of a real slide, the Raptors have responded with back-to-back wins over the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons — including a statement victory against one of the top teams in the NBA.
But the bigger question is… what actually changed?
In this video, we break down what’s different about the Toronto Raptors over this recent stretch, from improved late-game execution to stronger defensive intensity and more complete performances across the roster.
Scottie Barnes continues to anchor the defense at an elite level, while RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram have stepped up offensively — but is this sustainable, or just a short-term bounce?
The Raptors have struggled all season against top-tier competition, and even with these wins, there’s still a lot to prove.
So is this the start of something real… or just a temporary shift?
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15 Comments
literally vs the pels we lost something must've changed we are tied for the 5 seed
The bench really needs to step up
We need to get to the 5th seed. New York is probably one of the worst matchups we could get and at the 6th seed we’re pretty much locked in to play them. I think we have a better chance against Cleveland but it still won’t be easy against them either
Hopefully they can stay locked in and not fall off again
RJ was always good one on one but he will get lost in the defensive schemes and rotation sometimes. 🦖
They seem to be playing more physical since the " incident ", but I'm still looking for a brawl.
0:30 – by design…. If you watch those close games carefully, you'll see what's really going on.
Yes Darko wants to win, he knows what works, but he also wants to learn about the others on the team.
Now, he's tightening the screws. If actally get back some breathing room, we might see it again.
This team is highly inconsistent still see them as a play-in team.
Gradey gotta go he is horrible.
great video man
They showed they are prioritizing winning now by benching Gradey.
Post All Star break is the traditional time when playoff bound teams step up the intensity and the other teams on the bubble have to match it. The Raptors hopefully have woke up in time to avoid the play-in or worse. The last two games were encouraging and with the majority of the remaining schedule on the road, it's the way they'll have to play to get in.
All the zoom changes was too much to watch. Hurts my eyes.
I think we can all say thank you Dejounte Murray.
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