Potential remains fluid as Raptors coast past the Magic

I’ve written about this before, but there is nothing more interesting than human potential. A species that has redefined itself over thousands of years, and transcended things that many thought were it’s natural endpoint. So naturally, players like Chris Boucher and Terence Davis II will continue to transcend our expectations. And in doing so, might…

Gameday: Magic @ Raptors, Nov. 20

After a disappointing loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Toronto Raptors dusted themselves off and thoroughly handled the underwhelming (but somewhat likeable) Charlotte Hornets. It was an example of the Raptors and Gasol finally making good on his offensive potential, and showing that his offensive utility exists outside of being a 5-out center. Coming into…

Defense wins championships and regular season games as Raptors beat the Magic

During the Raptors championship run you would sometimes have to take a step back and say: “Wow, these guys can really play defense.” And honestly I don’t think that quality has left the team whatsoever. Granted, the Magic are not a juggernaut offensively, but that doesn’t mean the Raptors extended runs of lockdown defense aren’t…