Speaking of Raptors, they are in a very close game against the Bulls are their homecourt, current score is 105-106 Bulls. But Kobe White's three is being reviewed right now if there is a shot clock violation or he did get it on time.
Unfortunately they loss after an impressive performance against the Heat. Maybe because they are on a back to back game, and one thing is they don't have Siakam who is also a good offensive and defensive player. It was fun to watch though, it was a close one but the Bulls ended it strong and win.
As for the trade, it's obvious that they are done with their rebuilding phase as they have traded their last player from their championship team. Now, it's Barnes to lead the Raptors in their next couple of seasons and then some of their picks from the Siakam trade.
Not sure if this current line up is a playoff roster, but let's see. It's time for Barnes to shine now, he is leading the team so their performance this season matters a lot on him as a leader.
Yeah, it was a very tough lost for the Raptors here and I think Barnes is their new franchise player as he had the ball during the last minute but made some crucial mistakes though and then missing some free throws. Maybe it's just the beginning, missing Pascal Siakam, but I think they can adjust in the next couple of next. I do agree that they look tired in the last seconds of the game, there's no defense, specially when White go inside for a easy two to extend the lead to six. I didn't see any defense on that, no one even bother to raised their hands to contest Kobe White.