The Toronto Raptors are back in action on February 8th when they face off against the San Antonio Spurs.
Hoopin’ from home 🏀
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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 8, 2023
The Raptors are currently on a 2-game winning streak and will look to continue their win streak at home in the Scotiabank Arena.
The Raptors currently hold the last spot in the play-in rounds but will look to continue their playoff push for more security in their playoff hopes.
With a record of 25-30, they have the Washington Wizards and the Indiana Pacers right behind them with close records to take that final play-in spot away from them. Currently, the Pacers have a 25-29 record, while the Pacers have a 25-31 record.
The Raptors will need key performances every night from star players Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and the Rookie of the Year last season, Scottie Barnes.
The San Antonio Spurs hold a record of 14-40, good for 3rd last in the league, meaning this should be an easier victory for the Raptors to obtain to extend their win streak to 3 games and get a high jump on the Wizards and Pacers who sit close behind them.
If the playoffs started today, the Raptors would face off against the 7th-seed New York Knicks, who currently hold a record of 30-26.
Another thing to note is the NBA Trade Deadline is tomorrow, February 9th. There have already been big trades occurring, with the most notable one being Kyrie Irving getting traded to the Dallas Mavericks a few days ago. Earlier today, there was also a 3-way trade between the Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Utah Jazz with the main pieces being Russell Westbrook going to the Jazz, D’Angelo Russell returning to the Lakers, and Mike Conley going to the Timberwolves.
With the Raptors pushing for a playoff spot, can we expect them to make a big move to help increase their chances of making the playoffs? Or will they play it conservatively and only make small moves? There’s also the option of doing nothing to disrupt the chemistry that the team currently has. We will soon find out…
Catch the game at 4:30 pm (PST) to watch another thrilling Raptors game.