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Post Game Report Card: Raps outlast Wiz in OT

In a thrilling finish, the Toronto Raptors managed an impressive 120-116 victory over the Washington Wizards on the road.  It was Toronto’s second overtime game in as many nights and its fourth contest in five nights.  Given the circumstances,  you have to commend this team’s ability to overcome fatigue and pick up the W.  Leading the way for … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors face tough test in Washington

In an action-packed NBA Saturday schedule, the Toronto Raptors’ contest against the Washington Wizards may be the most enthralling off the board. Following a close 127-122 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto (32-15) will have their eye on a sixth straight win to match a season high as they visit Washington (31-16) in an Eastern … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors dodge a bullet, beat Nets in OT

What a roller coaster. The Toronto Raptors scraped out a victory against the Brooklyn Nets in overtime, taking down their least-favourite opponent by a score of 127-122. It seems as though whenever the Raptors head to the Barclays Center, it’s always an entertaining one. That makes it 5 wins in a row for the Raps. … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Look to Keep on Rolling Against the Nets

Kathy Willens/The Associated Press The last time the Toronto Raptors were in Brooklyn, they failed to clinch a second round playoff birth, losing to the Brooklyn Nets in game six.This time around, the optics of the match up have changed. The Nets are currently out of the playoff picture, which is a feat considering the … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors return home for clash with Kings

In the game versus the Indiana Pacers last night, the start wasn’t exactly pretty, but the finish was the closest we’ve seen to the early-season Toronto Raptors all January. This evening, the Raptors will look to hold on to the mojo that they’ve recently found – after a month-long search – as they host the Sacramento Kings. Though their 16-27 … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors get 30th win of the season vs. Pacers

The Toronto Raptors secured their 30th win of the season tonight after defeating the Indiana Pacers 104-91. The win also allows the Raptors to move into second in the East for the time being barring a Wizards loss later this evening. The Raptors push their current winning streak to 3 games and look to have … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to continue their winning ways vs Pacers

The Toronto Raptors will look to continue their quest to return to their early season form as they take on the lowly Indiana Pacers. The team is still scrambling to find its true identity. After barely edging out inferior opponents in the Bucks and 76ers holding both to under 100 points, the Raptors on Sunday … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors get their second win in a row after beating the Pistons

Nathan Denette, AP I still don’t get it. The Toronto Raptors looked like they had received their wake-up call just six days ago after a poor stretch of play. They pulled out a gritty win in Milwaukee, and then followed that up with a great performance, albeit in a loss, to the Memphis Grizzlies. The … Read more

Game Day Preview: Desperate Raptors looking to turn things around vs Pistons

The Toronto Raptors will look to turn their play around tonight as the Detroit Pistons are back in T Dot for another tilt. The two previous match-ups these teams have had have been heated to say the least. The struggling Raptors will look to put in a solid 48 minutes and start their first winning streak of 2015. Despite … Read more

Post game report card: Raps edge out Sixers

In spite of an overall weak effort,  the Toronto Raptors managed an edgy 91-86 victory over their division rival Philadelphia 76ers on the road.  Toronto got off to a horrendous start,  digging themselves into a 0-15 hole to begin the contest.  Following a strong offensive second-quarter push,  the team boasted an acceptable 48-41 lead at halftime.  The Raps’ recent … Read more