Why are that Raptors good?

[Dro]

To me, they still lack interior defense.I dunno...I like Val but it doesn't seem like he plays much defense....In the playoffs they will really lean heavy on their guards....

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Sure they can...

Detroit did it in 2004.

To be fair Ben Wallace was a truly great player.

[UtahJazzFan88]

They have great chemistry. Depth, defense, etc. I really like what they got................

BUT, the play in a weak ass conference with a bunch of awful to mediocre teams. Not discrediting what they have, but I don't expect them to have a chance in the Finals (if they make it there) against a San Antonio, OKC, Memphis, Golden State, etc.

Not a knock at the Raptors at all, I just think they aren't as good as their record indicates, I trust Chicago, especially in a 7 game playoff over Toronto.

[Phenith]

Four words...
strong effort, team basketball

Raps don't have a ball dominant player, Lowry is great 2 way PG, but he plays off the ball quite well when Lou or even General Greivous are in the game. But the main point is, opponents have no idea who is going to be the hot hand and Casey has been very good with is substitutions as well.
So far this year, the players have done an excellent job of moving and sharing the ball and taking the good shots. They have also been very active on defence with no regular rotation guys who struggle on that end.

If they can keep the chemistry going right through the playoffs, their is no reason to believe they can't be an elite team (which they are in the process of trying to prove).

[All Net]

Great balance
Great depth
Young
Good coaching
Good length

[El Gato Negro]

Very soft schedule so far, they will cool off when they start playing some good West teams.

[SugarHill]

Very soft schedule so far, they will cool off when they start playing some good West teams.

Cavs

[T_L_P]

Sure they can...

Detroit did it in 2004.

They had the best defender in the NBA by far.