Raptors coach expects a ‘physical battle’ against the Wizards

CAPTION: Raptors coach Dwane Casey says Toronto has to be prepared for the speed of the Washington Wizards in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan says the team has more confidence “than ever.” (April 13, 2018) 1. SOUNDBITE: Dwayne Casey, Raptors coach 2. SOUNDBITE: DeMar DeRozan, Raptors guard PLACELINE: Toronto CREDIT: The Canadian Press STORYLINE: The Toronto Raptors' slogan for the NBA playoffs says everything: "Prove 'em." Coming off their finest regular season in franchise history, the Raptors are now aiming to exorcise some huge post-season demons, and prove the doubters wrong.