Raptors bare their teeth, bounce back in playoff series Globe_Sports
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard scores on a layup past Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic during second half NBA playoff basketball action in Toronto, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.Lead by a monster performance from Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors not only bounced back in their series with the Orlando Magic, but they looked like a playoff contender to fear.
With Saturday’s loss, the Raptors had fallen to a 1-6 record in the opening game of the playoffs. On five of those six past occasions, the Raps had responded by winning Game 2, and they did it again this time. Leonard exploded for 12 first-quarter points, Lowry finally got his first field goal of the series as the home crowd erupted for him, and the Raps rolled to a 26-18 led as the opening quarter closed.
He shook off defenders with spin moves that make the crowd gasp. He bulldozed through double-teams, came out of nowhere to intercept Orlando passes, and divied out assists. He scored every which way, from driving dunks to alley oops and long shots, hitting nearly every ball he aimed at the hoop.
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