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Post Game Report Card: Raptors embarrass Philadelphia 76ers

Tonight was the first time this season I got a chance to head down to the Air Canada Center and watch the Toronto Raptors play. I must say, there was certainly a different vibe than what I was used to. The re-branding was in full effect throughout the arena, the stores were revamped, and the fans were buzzing in a … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors host lowly 76ers

The Toronto Raptors look to build on their early season fortunes as they host the winless Philadelphia 76ers Sunday night (7:00 p.m. EST) at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto (5-1) defeated a promising Eastern Conference contender, Washington (5-2), 103-84 on Friday and now will battle a team that has recently set the benchmark for futility. … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Dominate the Wizards 103-84

  Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports In a battle of 4-1 teams, the Toronto Raptors were clearly the better squad tonight in a 103-84 triumph over the Washington Wizards. The Raptors are now 5-1 for the first time in team history. The Raptors biggest lead stood at 28 points. This was the Raptors first complete victory … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to prove Eastern Conference dominance vs Wizards

That electric feeling I got last season when watching Toronto Raptors games returned on Wednesday night when DeMar DeRozan obliterated Kelly Olynyk. What an incredible way to seal the game by the best back-court in the Eastern Conference. Tonight, the Raptors will have their hands full with the toughest match-up of the season thus far. John Wall and the Washington Wizards are in town. Last year, … Read more

#NorthernNostalgia week two: The Raptors are born

In case you missed last week’s post, the team here at Raptors Cage began a 10-week segment entitled “#NorthernNostalgia”. Over the course of this time, we will post weekly installments composed of memorable moments and players from Toronto Raptors history. Feel free to use #NorthernNostalgia on Twitter and Facebook to reminisce with fellow fans and share your most … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Squeeze by Celtics in a comeback effort

The Toronto Raptors are now 1st place in the East, after squeezing by division rivals Boston Celtics winning 110-107. The Raptors came out flat to start the game trailing by as much as 16 points in the first quarter; this was Toronto’s fourth game in five nights. Toronto was led by Kyle Lowry aka ‘KLow da God’ who had 31 … Read more

Game Day: Raptors square off against Celtics

It’s game day in Beantown as the Toronto Raptors will face off against their divisional rival Boston Celtics at 7:30 PM EST. In the first of four meetings between both clubs, the Raptors (3-1) should look to improve upon their recent string of lackluster performances and come out firing on all cylinders. The young Celtics (1-2) will rely on … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors squeak by 50% of Thunder

Maybe I’m spoiled because I’m used to watching smooth Raptors offense along with smothering defense. Maybe the Toronto Raptors need some time to find that mid-season groove. Regardless, the Raps did not look good tonight once again as they were adequate for the majority of the game against an Oklahoma City Thunder squad that had as little as 6 … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors return home for matchup versus depleted Thunder

Following a disappointing 107-102 loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday, the Toronto Raptors (2-1) return home tonight looking to correct their mistakes and come away with a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder (1-3). In case you’ve been under a rock for the past bit, Oklahoma City – the runner-up in the Western Conference … Read more