Toronto Raptors: Key takeaways from Warriors matchup

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Norman Powell #24 of the Toronto Raptors goes to the basket against the Golden State Warriors on October 25, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Norman Powell #24 of the Toronto Raptors goes to the basket against the Golden State Warriors on October 25, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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1. Kyle Lowry still struggling to put points on the board

Kyle Lowry is one half of the All-Star duo in Toronto with DeMar DeRozan, but this season has told a different story.

Lowry is averaging the lowest points per game since his first season with the Raptors. He is sitting at 12.8 points, 6.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game over the first four games this season.

Wednesday’s game was no exception. The former All-Star guard had 14 points but only shot 27 percent from the field. This can not happen if the Raptors want to start winning games.

This is not the first time Lowry has struggled with his scoring, but it always seems to be in the playoffs rather than the regular season. We have seen Lowry average great numbers during his time with the Raptors. In four of his six seasons with the team, he has averaged 17 points or more throughout the season.

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With that being said, we know he is capable of doing it. But it is no secret that he is struggling scoring the ball so far in 2017-18. If the Raptors want any chance of making it out of the East, he needs to find the solution quickly.