The 2015-16 NBA season was undoubtedly the best in Toronto Raptors history. From winning 50 games to earning an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, this Raptors team defied expectations. Let’s take a look back at some of the best moments from this historic season: Off-Season Acquisitions After being swept at the hands of the Washington Wizards last season, Raptors general manager Masai … Read more
Most Toronto Raptors fans are not going to like this one bit. Bismack Biyombo was the heart and soul of the Raptors this season. He brought tremendous energy whether he was starting or coming off the bench, provided exciting dunks and blocked shots, and was certainly a fan favourite. He wants to be back in Toronto. However, unfortunately it seems … Read more
The Toronto Raptors‘ season is officially over. Usually that sentiment is joined with frustration, anger, and a painful sense of despair. But this time is different: The Raptors weren’t beaten in a heartbreaking game 7 loss, or embarrassed in a 4 game sweep by a lower seed. The end of this season is a stark … Read more
The Toronto Raptors‘ historic season is over after losing 113-87 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kyle Lowry led all scorers with 35 points, but it wasn’t enough with the Cavaliers’ Big 3 combining for 83 points. The Air Canada Centre won’t be celebrating another victory, after the Raptors won … Read more
We are the best fan base in the NBA. With the Toronto Raptors on the verge of elimination, Raps fans wanted to give the team one last thank you. For over 3 minutes, Raptors fans chanted ‘Let’s Go Raptors’, and the building was electric. This continued after the final buzzer, and it had to be one of … Read more
The Toronto Raptors enter Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals facing elimination against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is the first time the Raptors are facing elimination in these playoffs before going into a Game 7. After a horrible Game 5 in the Quicken Loans Arena, losing 116-78 to go down 2-3 in the series, … Read more
To me, this news is hardly surprising, but Kyle Lowry has been selected for the All-NBA 3rd team. This is a great feat accomplished by only two other Toronto Raptors players prior to this: Vince Carter, and Chris Bosh. 2015-16 All-NBA Third Team: @Klow7 @KlayThompson @Yg_Trece @AndreDrummondd & LaMarcus Aldridge. — NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2016 Curry, LeBron, Westbrook, … Read more
Well, that was embarassing. The Toronto Raptors came into game 5 with a ton of momentum after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in back to back games, only to come out completely flat on their way to being massacred in tonight’s game. It’s mind-blowing how the Raptors can play so badly after playing so well at home. An … Read more
So the Toronto Raptors had a great season, but sadly it’s now over- Wait what? We’re four games in and the series isn’t over? I was told the Raptors were going to get swept? That’s right, sarcastic narrative device, after getting laughed out of the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ building in Games 1 and 2, the Raptors took both of … Read more
The first quarter has proven to be a decisive factor in the outcome of playoff games for the Toronto Raptors. After beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter of Game 4, the Raptors improved their playoff record to 9-2. The only two times the Raptors have lost a game after winning the opening frame, was … Read more
