With a loss to the New York Knicks, the Toronto Raptors were not only eliminated from the NBA Cup and stripped away from a potential trip to Las Vegas, but they also extended their losing streak to four games. Now, losing four straight and six of their last seven, there is serious concern for the Raptors.
In the latest NBA power rankings by Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey, the 15-11 Raptors have dropped to 14th place, quickly going from a top-ten team in the league to the middle of the pack.
After starting the season with an impressive 14-5 record on a huge nine-game winning streak, the Raptors were looking as promising as ever. Now, the Raptors are quickly sliding down the ranks, and there is a significant reason why.
Why are the Raptors dropping?