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Just when you think you have the Toronto Raptors figured out, they find a way to make you question how good they really are and what they're capable of accomplishing.

Blowing an 18-point lead against the New Orleans Pelicans on Feb. 23 with Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday on the sidelines didn't help matters. A 25-point win over the Atlanta Hawks was then overshadowed by a 22-point thrashing at the hands of the Houston Rockets on Feb. 21.

Their most recent defeat came against the Dallas Mavericks in a 99-92 road loss on Feb. 24.

There's very little consistency. Playing that many games in such a short period of time is obviously a burden, but excuses only run so far.

Their 37-20 record is second-best in the Eastern Conference and seventh in the NBA, yet no one talks about the team as a force to be reckoned with.

It's been a never-ending struggle for respect. As solid as they've been been for the majority of the year, they haven't made the transition from good to great in the eyes of many.

With 25 games remaining, the Raptors will must focus on fixing some glaring issues if they want to get out of the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Completing the following checklist will go a long way toward preparing them for what lies ahead in April and May.