Grades from Toronto Raptors grim loss to Portland Trail Blazers

A. Lowry almost came up huge with a game-winning three, but alas, you can’t make them all. Before that, he was the juggernaut that kept a ho-hum Raptors offense running. When they needed a big bucket or play, he was there to deliver. He initiated the offense, moved off the ball, and created for his teammates. A sound 24 points and 10 assists double-double, and Lowry was by far the Raptors best player on the floor.. Point Guard. Toronto Raptors. KYLE LOWRY

C-. A strong start to the second half couldn’t negate a sour outing for <a href=. Shooting Guard. Toronto Raptors. PATRICK MCCAW

The back-to-back three-pointers from <a href=. Small Forward. Toronto Raptors. OG ANUNOBY. C

B-. A pretty solid performance from <a href=. Power Forward. Toronto Raptors. RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON

Center. Toronto Raptors. SERGE IBAKA. A-. With Hollis-Jefferson shifted into the starting lineup, <a href=