The Toronto Raptors are disappointed after their loss against the Washington Wizards, which could be the worst of the season so far.
The Wizards are the worst team in the Eastern Conference, but they were still able to beat the Raptors by more than 20 points, which could be cause for concern. However, it isn’t quite time for the Raptors to push the panic button.
Here are three reasons why the Raptors aren’t in major trouble:
The Raptors are far from 100 per cent
The team is still without two of their five starters, and they have been for a decent chunk of the season. RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl’s absences are not to be ignored as both of them have been key pieces to what the Raptors are trying to do.
The Raptors could get Barrett back very soon, so once he returns, that should put the Raptors in a better position to succeed. While Poeltl could be on the sidelines for a little bit longer, there is hope that he will make his return within the next couple of games.