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Toronto Raptors storylines to watch: All eyes on Kawhi Leonard

By David Morassutti

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 (C) of the Toronto Raptors is introduced to the crowd prior to the first half of the NBA season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena on October 17, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 (C) of the Toronto Raptors is introduced to the crowd prior to the first half of the NBA season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena on October 17, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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Kawhi Leonard #2 (C) of the Toronto Raptors is introduced to the crowd prior to the first half of the NBA season opener. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

With the Toronto Raptors passing the midway point of their season, there are many storylines to follow with Leonard being the most important.

It is hard to not be satisfied with how the Toronto Raptors season has gone. They have the best winning percentage in the league and it’s safe to say the team hasn’t reached its full potential.

Only the Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks have won 30-plus games this season proving that the Eastern Conference has come a long way from past seasons where the Western Conference was deemed the more dominant side. Obviously, the postseason is what matters the most in the NBA, Toronto has seen that first hand.

While the regular season does mean something for the Raptors since this is a team with two key additions in Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. While they have bought into what Nick Nurse is selling, injuries have limited the minutes this team has played as a five-man unit.

In their 140-138  double-overtime win over the Washington Wizards, the Raptors were reminded that they cannot sleep on teams. Sure the Wizards have struggled this season but they were coming into this game with wins over the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors were also reminded how a star like Bradley Beal can flip a switch at any moment and make a winnable game a tough one.

It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season goes for the Raptors as they have managed to deal with the off-court distraction involving Leonard’s future as a non-issue. That won’t be the only storyline to follow in the second half of the season.

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