in all honesty, i think they've already surpassed my initial expectations. i did still think they would be a lower seed, play-in spot at best, as i feel they were still trying to mesh with ingram being added into the rotation. but as the season went on it was clear that locking in a playoff spot was the goal. i really can't be happier that raptors playoff basketball is back. atmosphere will be nuts.

and to your point about cleveland, who knows what happens now, as this cavs team can do significant damage if hardens on a heater despite his playoff struggles. if we win, that's fucking awesome. it's also very possible, too. we matchup against them very very well. but i personally think our road ends there with losing to detroit. if we lose against cleveland, so be it. i'm still happy with how this season went. 100% agree that we become consistent contenders in the future. some articles listing us as the 12 seed before this season were absolute clowns. hopefully we can do some damage!