Raptors Report Week 13: Raptors Looking Serious, Take Down Lakers

I have a feeling that this article is going to have a lot of hater comments about the Raptors. But people, face the facts: the Raptors have it rolling. After losing to the Cavs in Cleveland in a game which they should have taken, and losing one on the road to the Bucks, the Raptors responded by taking down the Bucks and Lakers at home.

This team has shown grit, toughness, and is finally looking like an elite team. Imagine what will happen when Turkoglu actually starts performing.

Record: 2-2

Performance on a scale of 1-10: 8.5

Positives

Marco Belinelli has been stroking off of the bench, and the Raptors are finally showing some inside presence. The Raptors have stayed with the top teams in the NBA, and have beaten the No. 1 team in the league, the LA Lakers. Everyone is finally playing as a team and the Raps have finally found a formula for success.

Negatives

Hedo Turkoglu still isn't playing well. Sure, he hit two big free throws against the Lakers, but he's still shooting a low percentage and isn't playing well at all.

Overall, the Raptors had a great week. They have shown that they can compete with any team, even the league's best.

I really think that Jose Calderon needs to get back into the starting lineup. To me, Jarret Jack is a great player, but he doesn't create offense for others. He's quick and can score, but doesn't run the offense like Calderon.

Let's hope that this type of play can continue and the Raptors can secure the fifth spot in the East.

GO RAPS!

Next Report: Sunday, January 31