Much has been made about Toronto Raptors' All Star point guard Kyle Lowry, and his ineffectiveness in this year's playoffs.
After a posting zero points in the first round opener, a home game loss to the underdog Orlando Magic, Lowry's erratic play has been under a microscope....and deservedly so.
The intensity magnified after Toronto's latest loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, a game in which Lowry himself acknowledged that he needs to play better.
Down 2-1 and without home court advantage, Toronto received more bad news. Potential Most Improved Player, Pascal Siakham, is doubtful for game 4 with a calf injury. He is the only consistent offensive contributor besides Kawhi Leonard, a free agent at the end of the season.
With no Siakham, and a potential 3-1 deficit awaiting them tomorrow afternoon, there is more pressure than ever for Lowry to step up and play to his All Star level.
If not, then the Raptors would not only face the fact that they failed to reach the finals after firing their coach last season (who won Coach of the Year), and traded away a franchise favorite in return for Leonard...who has no obligation to stay beyond this season.
Translation....Toronto could be left with just Lowry this summer, the one who could be potentially responsible for running Leonard back to the US.
The irony, huh?
The time is now for Lowry....no more excuses.
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