Exactly how good is Scottie Barnes and precisely how high is a realistic ceiling for the face of the Raptors franchise?

Questions abound not only for the fifth-year player but also for the franchise, which began the season with an opening night win in Atlanta before going on a four-game losing streak.

A nine-game win streak would be forged, lifting the club to a lofty perch as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

A dose of reality was felt in the aftermath of a disappointing 1-4 homestand that was capped off by a lopsided loss to the New York Knicks , who handed Toronto its fourth straight setback as the Raptors slid back into the No. 5 slot in the conference.

While some questions won’t be properly addressed until later in the season, some lingering concerns may be made cleare

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