The Toronto Raptors are on track to make the 2026 NBA Playoffs after missing the postseason for the past three years, with notable improvements from players like Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. However, the team has struggled against stronger opponents, exemplified by a recent loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, where Dejounte Murray’s decisive three-pointer highlighted their defensive weaknesses. Currently, the Raptors sit in play-in territory as the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Miami Heat for the No. 6 spot.
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