Let’s begin by dispensing with the obvious, which is to say the schedule has been kind to the Raptors.

Nine-game winning streaks don’t happen by fluke, but Toronto’s opposition hasn’t been good. Three teams during this run entered their game versus the Raptors with one win apiece, plus the lowly Indiana Pacers.

When the Raptors played host to Indy on Wednesday night after losing at home to Toronto, the Pacers brought a two-win record into the game.

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The Pacers, in fact, were winless on the road and led the Raptors by as many as 11 points.

While perspective is required, a 14-5 record that has vaulted the Raptors into second place in the Eastern Conference should never be discounted.

With that mind, here are five questions surro

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