After the dominating performance of the Cleveland Cavaliers spear-headed by Lebron James' 36 PPG, 8.3 TRB, and 5.3 AST onslaught, there are many concerns as to what will be the fate of this current Raptors roster. Even with the mid-February acquisition of Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic, the boosted defensive presence at the rim seemed to be a downgrade from the efforts of Bismack Biyombo in their prior playoff run. With the Raptors GM Masai Ujiri recently mentioning the need for a "culture reset", this upcoming off-season could shape the future of the Eastern Conference. This all ultimately boils down to one question: Who's on the chopping block? The mention of a change in the culture within an organization usually points towards the coaching staff, which paints both the picture of success and inconsistency. Raptors' head coach Dwane Casey has helped turn a struggling Toronto franchise into a top contender in the East, boasting a 50-pl...

        Coming into this match up, the hype of the former OKC dynamic duo battling it out at the Oracle Center seemed like a set of events that would only expand the silent feud for the next three seasonal games to come. The constant comments from Durant on his former team's play style, the early struggles of his newly hashed super team, as well as Westbrook's record setting performances in the first four games of the season have all lead to a game that many have been waiting for since early July. With all this being said, did this duel live up to the hype?         From the beginning of this game there was a heavy layer of awkwardness on the court that I haven't really felt in an NBA game. After everyone's pregame routines, no one from opposite ends communicated (including Westbrook and KD). The vibes of a playoff game surrounded this early season game. After what seemed like hours, Sabonis grabs the ball after the tip off to start the game...