Raptors get off to rare good start, pull off win over Spurs (Eh Game)

TORONTO – If it weren't for the still undefeated 23-0 Golden State Warriors, the San Antonio's Spurs' 18-4 start to the season would be getting plenty more attention. And while the Raptors are a respectable 13-9 in a tight Eastern Conference, getting off to good starts in most games has been a problem. Toronto entered Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs averaging 22 points in the first quarter, tied for the worst mark in the NBA with the sorry 1-21 Philadelphia 76ers. On a night DeMar DeRozan's shots were falling – DeRozan went 10-for-15 from the field and 8-for-8 from the free throw line for 28 points – the Raptors raced out to a 27-21 first quarter lead to set the tone against the Spurs and their league-best defence. It wasn't just DeRozan that was efficient. Toronto shot 58% as a team and they were able to penetrate and get open looks, shooting 75% at the rim. Kyle Lowry chipped in with his now customary 19 points and eight assists while Luis Scola stepped up with 16 points and eight rebounds. It was also the first time Cory Joseph faced off against his former team, contributing six points, four assists, and three steals. The Raptors' defence was...