NBA: Breaking down the playoff race in the Eastern Conference

By Trey Flynn | Feb 21, 2018

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1. Toronto Raptors (41-16)

When did this happen? The Raptors are always a toss-up come playoff time, but Toronto is getting some serious help from their bench and may be the most complete team in the NBA.

With DeMar DeRozan playing like a mid-range MVP that found a 3-point shot and Kyle Lowry being highly efficient and playing low minutes to conserve energy, the Toronto Raptors and their Raptor brothers may just have their first opportunity at going to an NBA Championship.

I may just bet the under due to their recent history, but I think all of Canada is hoping for this one.

If they do go to the Championship, there absolutely needs to be Jurassic Park puns.

Jurassic Park: The Lost Toronto

I’m working on it…

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