"That didn't inspire much confidence for the playoffs when beating good teams is the one thing you need to do to advance. Confidence in the Raptors' ability to find postseason success collapsed even more after the loss to the Pelicans. But that loss now seems to be just what the Raptors needed to string together two wins against good opponents."
"First, the Raptors beat the Phoenix Suns behind a 36-point performance from Brandon Ingram and a strong fourth quarter. The Suns came into the game with a four-game win streak and a 39-27 record. Beating them was a statement win for the Raptors. It was a chance to prove that they could bounce back from a bad loss and compete with teams that have a better record."
"The Raptors carried the momentum from the win over the Suns into their next game and got their most impressive win of the season. They beat the Pistons, the top team in the Eastern Conference, despite an efficient 33-point game from Cade Cunningham."
The Toronto Raptors' loss to the struggling Pelicans initially devastated fans and raised concerns about the team's toughness and playoff potential. However, the loss proved to be a turning point. Throughout the season, the Raptors struggled against quality opponents except for the Cavaliers, creating doubt about their postseason viability. Following the Pelicans defeat, Toronto demonstrated significant improvement by defeating the Phoenix Suns, who had a four-game winning streak and 39-27 record, with Brandon Ingram scoring 36 points. The Raptors then achieved their most impressive win by beating the top-seeded Pistons in the Eastern Conference, despite Cade Cunningham's efficient 33-point performance. These consecutive victories against elite teams suggest the Pelicans loss catalyzed the necessary adjustments for playoff success.
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