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Toronto Raptors: 15 takeaways from their 15-game winning streak

By Duncan Smith

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 10: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during player introductions prior to an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena on February 10, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 10: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during player introductions prior to an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena on February 10, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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2. The second seed

Nobody will admit to fearing the mighty Milwaukee Bucks, but all the Eastern Conference contenders have one spot in the standings in mind: The second seed. That spot means your first-round opponent will likely be the floundering Brooklyn Nets in the seven seed, and it smooths the path to your Eastern Conference Finals date with the Bucks.

By delaying the matchup, one never knows what may befall the Bucks along the way. The second-seeded team would also allow the 3-vs-6 and 4-vs-5 matchups to beat each other to a pulp in what should be two physically demanding series regardless of what combination of teams fills those spots. In any case, the Raptors have a 2.5 game lead over the Boston Celtics in third, and keeping that spot is of the utmost importance

1. Scarves

Let’s be honest, there’s one big thing we can take away from this most recent portion of the Raptors’ run. Perhaps more important than Nick Nurse, Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry, The Raptor Himself, it’s Serge Ibaka‘s scarves and the battle that sprung forth with OG Anunoby for scarf supremacy.

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