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A surprise starter enters the spotlight in the Raptors’ third straight win: ‘I had to smile’

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Brampton’s A.J. Lawson steps out for Friday night’s introductions at Scotiabank Arena, before the Raptors beat the Utah Jazz.

Christopher Katsarov THE CANADIAN PRESS

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