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Post Game Report Card: Raptors Lose Heartbreaker In Triple OT Marathon To Wizards

I might need a few minutes to calm down after that one. What a ride. There were many times tonight where I thought the good guys were going to win, but it just didn’t happen. The Toronto Raptors lost an absolute heartbreaker to the Washington Wizards, falling 134-129 in triple overtime. If the Raptors won, I would have to declare … Read more

Game Day Preview: Red-Hot Raptors Host Wizards In Thursday Night Matchup

Following a gritty 99-93 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Toronto Raptors return north of the 49th parallel to host the Washington Wizards Thursday night at the Air Canada Center. Toronto (32-25), a team poised to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2007-08, has won six of seven matches and currently are … Read more

Post Game Report: Raps Overcome Sloppy Play to Come Away with Victory in Cleveland

The Toronto Raptors were able to keep up their winning ways on the road after coming up with a tough victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight winning 99-93. With tonight’s victory the Raptors improve their record to 32-25 moving 7 games above .500 for the first time in six years. Tonight’s battle of All-Star guards … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Look To Beat Cavs Again

The Toronto Raptors hit the road briefly tonight to take on the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers. Behind the defensive identity the Raptors (31-25) have developed this season thanks to Coach Dwane Casey, they are 6 games above .500 for the first time in 4 seasons. The Raptors are on the verge of moving 7 games above .500 … Read more

Austin Daye Was Very Happy When He Was Traded

Apparently, Austin Daye was happy when the Toronto Raptors traded him to the San Antonio Spurs for Nando De Colo. This is his happy face: Upon learning he had been traded to Spurs, Austin Daye said he screamed into his pillow he was so happy. — Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) February 24, 2014 I don’t really blame him – I would treat this more … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Lowry Lifts Raptors Over Magic

  Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Rarely will you see a Sunday night home game at the Air Canada Centre. As the nation of Canada basked in the glory of its gold medal win this morning in Sochi, the Toronto Raptors played a relatively quiet game against the Orlando Magic. It wasn’t pretty through the first two quarters, but a … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Face Magic In Sunday Evening Matchup

Coming off a 98-91 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, the Toronto Raptors (30-25) will look for victory #31 tonight as they cap off their three game homestand tonight against the Orlando Magic (17-40). While the previous game resulted in a W for the Raptors, the overall performance was nothing worth writing home about. However, part of … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Ross, Valanciunas Lead Raptors To Victory Over Cavs

Just like that, the Cleveland Cavaliers win streak has ended. Tonight, the Toronto Raptors were able to protect their homecourt with a 98-91 win over the visiting team which boasted not one, but two Canadian players (Tristan Thompson & Anthony Bennett) making their lone trip north of the border for the regular season. With this victory, the Raptors (30-25) … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Host Red-Hot Cavaliers

Following Wednesday night’s heartbreaker against the Chicago Bulls, the Toronto Raptors will look to move to an even record on their current homestand as they do battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at the ACC. Don’t look now, but Cleveland (22-33) has been one of the hottest teams in the entire league as of late. The Eastern Conference’s … Read more

No Lowry Deal Indicates He’s Likely Point Guard Of The Future

I’m breathing many sighs of relief now that the trade deadline is long gone. Aside from the Austin Daye blockbuster, the Toronto Raptors roster is still in tact. After much speculation, it is clear that Kyle Lowry will remain a part of this franchise for at least the rest of the 2013/14 season. We know Masai Ujiri doesn’t mess around. In other words, if … Read more