With their overtime win over Detroit last night Toronto became the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season. Toronto has quietly put together a great season but they still aren’t getting much love. I wouldn’t read too much into this birth. I still don’t see them beating either Boston or Cleveland to get out of the East. The main reason? Lack of clutch. Kyle Lowery has been suspect in the playoffs the last couple of years and they don’t have enough fire power past him and DeRozan to survive a few off nights. Both Cleveland and Boston have players that are proven postseason stars. Everyone knows that LeBron knows how to get the job done. And lets not forget that it was Kyrie who hit the game winning shot in Game 7, not LeBron. I’m not saying Toronto doesn’t have a shot. This team is legit. I just need to see some better results in the postseason before I put them above the other top teams in the East. Home court advantage will prove to be much more important for Toronto so this is a good sign for them. LeBron and the Cavs couldn’t care less about what seed they get. Boston has some question marks as well, but defense always travels well and Kyrie is one of the best clutch players in the league. Toronto might be the first team to clinch but they still have their work cut out for them.
