The Raptors did the impossible and Kyle Lowry was the engine that led the way. (michaelgrange)
appeared to be headed for one of the rarest outcomes of any since they started their run of seven straight playoff appearances in the 2013-14 season: getting thrashed at Scotiabank Arena.and a safe bet might have been Toronto losing by more than 20 points at home for the first time this season and just the fourth time in 261 starts.
It was the biggest comeback in Raptors history — blowing past the previous mark when they came back from 27 moons ago.Remarkably the Raptors kept at it, even as they were missing key rotation pieces Pascal Siakam ; Norm Powell — their two leading scorers — and Marc Gasol who is their most important play maker and defender.though.
Lowry was everywhere. He stepped in to force Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis into a turnover with 2:07 left, at which point the crowd broke into ‘Lowry, Lowry’ chants. But Lowry kept plugging as he forced his way into the lane for a lay-up with 1:18 let to put Toronto up four once again.Could they get just a couple more?
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