CONTENDERS? Are the surging Toronto Raptors capable of WINNING the Eastern Conference? w/ Vivek Jacob

The Toronto Raptors are coming off an outstanding 4-1 Western Conference road trip and sit third in the East at 29-19 -- is it time to start asking if they can make an NBA Finals run in the weaker conference? In Episode 2028, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob chat about the Raptors' recent run of excellent form, the case for why they could be able to navigate their way through three East playoff series and make a surprise Finals appearance, and the things that could stand in their way. Are the Raptors playoff-proof in their construction? Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram sure seem like playoff-level performers, but can East Player of the Week Immanuel Quickley, some weak individual defenders, and a so-so halfcourt offense hold up to the playoff stress test? Are the Raptors among the teams in the East capable of making it to the Finals? And if so, where do they rank in order of likelihood to actually do it? Plus, do the Raptors' front office brass owe it to the team to make a win-now trade at the deadline? Or is staying the course the best move for a team that's already vastly overshooting expectations? Discord: https://discord.gg/qn6DF9qEEverydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Show Theme Music: Keep Fallin' / The Passion HiFi on SoundCloud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.