No one should dismiss a three-game win streak or even attempt to disparage the way the Raptors have forged this mini ascent.

At the same time, perspective is required.

The team’s first of three wins came against a depleted Cleveland Cavaliers team, the second against an inferior Memphis Grizzlies side minus franchise player Ja Morant.

And the third, which was produced Tuesday night, came against a Milwaukee Bucks team playing the second game of a back to back.

Kudos to the Raptors for pouncing on vulnerable opponents.

Against the Bucks, the Raptors imposed their will early by jumping out to a 39-point first quarter and they would be unrelenting.

Jakob Poeltl was back in the starting lineup at centre, though he was under a minutes restriction having battled through lower back stiffnes

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