Mike Ulmer reports in the Toronto Sun that despite having what appears to be a good team, the Raptors are slowly falling out of the playoff race.

"Despite the presence of Vince Carter, a solid supporting core, a potential future star in Keon Clark and a moneyed ownership core, the Raptors, led by the winningest coach in NBA history, look ready to drop out of the playoff race.

Are these guys screwed, or what? "

The article goes on talking about the disappointing season thus far for the Raptors as the teams behind them are making a strong charge for the final seed in the playoffs which the Raptors hold.