Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey has been named Eastern Conference coach of the month for December.
The Raptors bench boss led Toronto to an 11-3 record during the month including a perfect 6-0 home record to help tie a franchise record for most consecutive home wins with 12 and counting.
In December, the Raptors enjoyed a net rating of 7.6, second only to the Golden State Warriors in the month, whose coach, Steve Kerr, was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month.
Casey and the Raptors are off to a good start in January, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 131-127 Monday in overtime. Toronto plays the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night to kick off a short three-game road trip.
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