The shot, the Answer, the missed opportunity of advancing to the conference final.

They all make for some interesting reflection, but the Raptors are more concerned with their current plight.

And that, more than anything, helps explain why no one yesterday wanted to talk about last spring's seven-game semi-final against the Philadelphia 76ers, who make their first appearance in Toronto for today's matinee tip.

"A different year, a different team," Raptors co-captain Vince Carter said. "What happened last year was last year. I think we're a better team this year."