After taking down the Indiana Pacers by 18 points on Saturday, the Toronto Raptors have improved to 8-5 on the season, winning seven of their last eight games w

The Toronto Raptors are off to a strong start this season, currently sitting at eight wins and five losses – 7-1 over the last eight games – and riding a three-game winning streak.

Raptors' Scottie Barnes hit stats never done in the history of Toronto basketball originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Toronto Raptors had a great Thursday night. Taking on the talented Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto led most of the game en route to a 126-113 victory.

Miles Bridges has been solid for the Hornets and led the team with 15 points against the Thunder after scoring 32 against the Bucks. He also has been guarding some of the opponents' top players.

RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl each scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors wrapped up a successful five-game road trip with a 129-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

The Toronto Raptors may finally be turning the corner. Winners of six of their past seven, Toronto’s retooled, Scottie-Barnes–led roster is showing the first real signs that its post-championship rebuild is taking hold.

The Raptors have to provide a baseline of hope for Toronto to truly buy in, and they haven't come out by making a statement.

In terms of on/off stats, Battle is tops, with Toronto 19 points per 100 possessions better with the elite shooter on the floor than off. Ingram’s next at +9.7, Barnes is +9.4, and then there’s a big drop to Dick at +2.8 and Barrett and Shead at +2.7 each.