Toronto Raptors Nick Nurse blamed himself for not getting his players ready against the San Antonio Spurs.

Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports:

After the first 12 minutes of the game, the Spurs were up big, 19-38. One would assume that the Raptors would come storming back. However, it wasn't the case as the game progressed. The Spurs led by as much as 28 points.

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The Raptors had seven players in double-figures in points led by Kawhi Leonard who had 21 markers. Serge Ibaka and Delon Wright were not far behind with 14 and 15 points, respectively. As a team, the Raptors shot at a decent clip, 44 percent. Perhaps what hurt them was their 20 percent shooting from 3-point country.

The Spurs, meanwhile, got contributions from LaMarcus Aldridge who had 23. DeMar DeRozan dropped a triple-double on his former team: 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists. The Spurs looked like a well-oiled machine as they shot 55.3 percent from the field, 48.1 percent from downtown, and 90 percent from the free throw line.

The loss brings the Raptors' record to 28-12. They're still second in the Eastern Conference behind the Milwaukee Bucks — whom they'll face on Saturday.

The Spurs have won three straight games and sport a 22-17 record. They have a chance to extend their streak on Saturday when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.