The Raptors' continued goodness is really something

Ten games into the season, Toronto still has its championship level confidence.

Last year, without Kawhi, the Raptors were 17-5 in his 22 load management games, which seems less fluky this year by the game. They’re 7-3 so far, which includes a win against the Lakers in L.A., and are currently tied (with four teams) for second place in the East.

Who’s got the magic sauce?

• Pascal Siakam, or, according to Marc Stein’s iPhone, Paskal Shaka. He’s playing at a career-high level, averaging a team-high 26 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, validating his four-year $130 million extension he signed this offseason. He’s also getting 77.4 touches per game -- 18th in the league -- compared to only 59.1 a game last year. 

• Fred VanVleet is averaging 15.8 points and 7.7 assists per game, both career highs. 

• Kyle Lowry’s shooting, scoring and touches are all way up from last season, though he’ll miss a few weeks with a fractured thumb.

[READ: Pascal Siakam isn’t the next Kawhi -- but his future may be just as bright]

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