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The Toronto Raptors have lost three games in a row and All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry is not happy with the way he is playing right now.
After the Raptors lost to the Boston Celtics Friday night, Lowry told reporters he's playing pretty bad lately.
Lowry: "I've been playing pretty bad lately. Rather, shooting the ball pretty bad lately. I've gotta find a way to get a rhythm and get it back going… But that's the ups and downs of the season. Me personally, I take it really seriously. It bothers me when I don't play well"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) November 17, 2018
The Raptors have lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons and Celtics. During this losing streak, Kyle Lowry is averaging just 10.7 points while shooting 32.3 percent from the field and 13.3 percent from beyond the arc. Those numbers aren't going to cut it if Toronto wants to win.
On the season, Lowry is putting up 15.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 10.5 assists. The four-time All-Star is shooting 46.8 percent from the floor, 34.7 percent from the 3-point line and 81.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Raptors still have the best record in the Eastern Conference at 12-4, but it's clear the team has hit a bit of a snag.
Kawhi Leonard may be the best player on the Raptors, but Kyle Lowry is the point guard and leader. He's the engine that drives the ship. If he's not playing well, it's highly doubtful the Raptors are going to be successful, especially once the playoffs roll around.
The Raptors take on the Chicago Bulls Saturday night at the United Center. Leonard will sit out due to precautionary rest, so the offensive burden will fall on Lowry's shoulders. Maybe this is the game he gets out of his shooting slump.
