Toronto Raptors: 5 keys to series vs. Wizards
By Chris Conner
The 2018 NBA Playoffs are finally set. Looking for revenge from their embarrassing 2015 playoff matchup the Toronto Raptors welcome the Washington Wizards in town.
The Toronto Raptors get ready to start their first playoff series as a No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Saturday, they’ll kick off their postseason journey with Game 1 of their first round series against the Washington Wizards. The Raptors arguably have the toughest road ahead as their journey to the NBA Finals may involve stops in Philadelphia or Cleveland.
In the meantime, they have a Wizards team looking to find its way after a disappointing season. From the backcourts to the benches there are various factors that could make a difference in what should be an action-packed series and we’ll cover them all.
As the Raptors hope to make easy work of the Wizards, let’s look at five keys to their matchup.