Toronto Raptors: 5 keys to series vs. Wizards
By Chris Conner
1. No. 1 seed mentality
The Raptors have a lot to prove between now and June. With previous playoff success in mind, even a franchise-best season wasn’t enough for the detractors.
After losing twice to the Cavaliers and once to the Celtics within the month, some believe the same underachieving Raptors team exists.
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A hungry, thrashing demeanor could send a statement not just to Washington but the rest of the Eastern Conference. An angry motivated Raptors basketball team could rattle the Wizards. And that’s exactly the message the Raps should want to start with as they look to exorcise their playoff demons.