With some stellar execution in the final 90 seconds, the Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-99 here Friday night to end a tough trip with a 3-2 record. MILWAUKEE—It is a sign of where the Toronto Raptors are, and what they expect from themselves, that simply gutting out a tough win in a close game at the end of a long and gruelling road trip is not satisfactory. While the team’s offence is flowing, the defence is stumbling and coach Dwane Casey is singing a familiar tune. Kyle Lowry hit an improbably deep three-pointer to just beat the shot clock and give Toronto a four-point lead with 66 seconds left. “I don’t know how many layups we gave up (but) if we’re serious about going anywhere, we’ve got to commit to the defensive end,” Casey said.

Source: thestar November 26, 2016 03:52 UTC