Toronto is off two ugly losses to the Hornets and Hawks. The Raptors haven't lost three in a row since late November.

The Nets return home after a huge 126-123 road win against the Bucks two days ago with Kyrie Irving scoring a season-high 38 points in that victory.

I have to believe the Raptors are going to up for this game while the Nets come home fat and happy.

Irving won't play because of local mandates against unvaccinated players being unvaccinated. The Nets have been below par at home all season with a 13-16 record. Toronto has a winning road mark.