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Post Game Report Card: Raptors finally get win #50, overcome Hawks late rally

Tonight, the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks 105-97, achieving their 50th win of the year for the first time in franchise history. Raptors fans every are glowing with a smile that spans from ear to ear. But, let’s not forget the real goal for the Dinos – getting out of the first round. The Raps … Read more

DeMarre Carroll looks to return before end of season

DeMarre Carroll said he will 'ramp up' recovery from knee surgery and hopes to play a couple games before end of regular season. — Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) March 30, 2016 Let’s calm down, Toronto Raptors fans. DeMarre Carroll will play this season! A healthy Kyle Lowry and the Raptors truly do look poised for a deep playoff run. More … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to stop bleeding vs Hawks

All is not well in Raptorland. The Toronto Raptors (49-24) took a beating from the OKC Thunder on Monday, making it their third loss in the last four games. Kyle Lowry‘s elbow is busted up, DeMarre Carroll may not be returning at all this season, and the team doesn’t seem to have that confidence it once did. The hot Atlanta Hawks (45-30) have turned … Read more

How resting Lowry and DeRozan will benefit the Toronto Raptors

For the third season in a row the Toronto Raptors have clinched a berth to the post-season. As the scenario currently stands, the Raptors would occupy the Eastern conference’s second seed should the playoffs start today. With the schedule now entering the final phase it would be a wise move to rest the players who the team … Read more

What is Norman Powell’s potential?

Since the Toronto Raptors have been without DeMarre Carroll, they’ve been forced to experiment with different starting lineups. As of recently, these starting lineups have featured rookie sensation, Norman Powell. While this promotion is almost definitely temporary, the question is put forth: what is Norm’s long-term potential? While the young guard has excelled in his rookie season … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Toronto Raptors get pummelled by Westbrook and Thunder

The Toronto Raptors looked like a team without an answer tonight as they failed to get that elusive franchise record 50th win. The Raptors never really had control of this game and ultimately fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-100. To exemplify their dominance against Toronto – the Thunder led this contest for all but 15 seconds. The Thunder … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors aim for the big 50 against Thunder

Tonight, the Toronto Raptors hope to accomplish the achievement that has long been eluding the club for it’s 21 year history. However, this won’t be an easy win as the Dinos take on a relentless Oklahoma City Thunder team. The Raps have maintained one of the top 5 records in the NBA for most of the season. … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors look to tie franchise record against Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors (48-23) will try to bounce back when they face the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Centre. The Toronto Raptors took a tough loss to the Houston Rockets, which they will have to forget it and move on as they look to avoid their first three game losing streak in four … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Toronto Raptors lose to Harden and the Rockets

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Houston Rockets 112-109, behind James Harden‘s triple-double. DeMar DeRozan, who led the Raptors with 18 points, was ejected from the game at the 2:55 mark of the fourth quarter after arguing with a referee. Kyle Lowry followed, getting ejected with 25.5 seconds left in the game. The Rockets now have … Read more

Game Day Preview: DeRozan, Raptors take on Harden, Rockets in Houston

DeMar DeRozan and the Toronto Raptors begin their first game of back-to-back as they face off against James Harden and the Houston Rockets. The last match up between the 2 teams took place in Toronto and resulted in the Rockets ending the Raps’ 12 game winning streak at the ACC, 113-107. However, the score doesn’t tell the story … Read more