Raptors' early struggles mount without injured stars Barnes and Leonard
The team has used seven different starting lineups in 12 games and is 0-6 against teams above .500.
The team has used seven different starting lineups in 12 games and is 0-6 against teams above .500.
The second-year guard scored a career-high 27 points in Milwaukee but must stay ready for fluctuating minutes.
Toronto is 0-4 against teams above .500 as it welcomes a Memphis squad on a three-game losing streak.
The second-year guard shot 6-of-7 from three-point range to help Toronto improve to 5-4 on the season.
Toronto's league-leading steal rate is built on a system of drills and terminology designed to create turnovers.
The Toronto Rarbors' G League affiliate begins its season Friday in College Park with a roster featuring two-way players and a new head coach.
The Toronto Raptors have a top-ten offence and defence despite early injuries to Kawhi Leonard and Jakob Poeltl.
The star forward has completed treatment for swelling in his left knee and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Both teams are dealing with significant injuries ahead of Monday's NBA regular season game in California.
The star forward will play through left hip soreness as Toronto faces Los Angeles on the second night of a back-to-back.
The Slovenian star added 15 rebounds and five steals to help Los Angeles recover from a loss to Golden State.
The Toronto Raptors star set a personal best with 41 points but was unhappy with only three free-throw attempts in a 121-114 defeat.
The Phoenix forward was tossed after officials upgraded his foul to a Flagrant 2 in the third quarter.