#1 The Raptors finish their road trip

The Raptors looked tired and sluggish in this game. Their last three games were on the road and their loss against the Cavs was the second game of a back-to-back as the Raptors faced the Miami Heat on Sunday.

During their three-game road trip, the Raptors won 2 out of 3 games and the road trip revolved around blowouts. They beat two teams by significant margins, while the Cavs returned the favor. The Raptors' win over the Heat was by 21 points and their Friday win over the Pelicans was by 23 points.
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Toronto's loss to the Cavaliers is not alarming. The Raptors are still second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-20. As the season winds down, the Raptors can take their foot off the pedal. They can finish the regular season and prepare for the playoffs. Regardless, the season continues for both the Cavaliers and the Raptors.
Now, the Raptors return home as they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. The Raptors can use the rest and a game on their home court.
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