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Game Day Preview: Raptors Hope to Bounce Back in Boston

Game #71 of the Toronto Raptors’ season goes down tonight against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. This is a key divisional matchup, as the Raptors (39-31) currently sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings and cling to first in the Atlantic Division after dropping a heartbreaker to the Cleveland Cavaliers last night. The Celtics (23-47) have yet to … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Fail to Comeback in Cleveland

For the Toronto Raptors, tonight was just another night of playing catch-up and falling short. Poor shooting and lackluster defense in the early frames led to a disappointing 100-102 loss at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kyle Lowry had a team-high 22 points and 10 assists, while DeMar DeRozan struggled from the field, scoring just 13 points on 5-16 shooting … Read more

Game Day Preview: Struggling Raptors Look To Break Out Of Slump

The Toronto Raptors have been playing some pretty poor basketball as of late. However, the fact that I can say that when they won their last game against the Atlanta Hawks really speaks about the expectations we have for this team. The Raps (39-30) head to the glamorous Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers (27-44). Kyrie Irving will be out once again for the Cavs, … Read more

Why This Year’s Raptors Squad Offers Hope For The Future

 The Toronto Raptors have existed for 19 years. Throughout their entire history they have made the playoffs five times, advanced to the second round once, and have only won a single division crown. This year’s team looks to be one of the few good teams in franchise history. They are offering promise not only for this season, but for future seasons … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Lowry Leads Stellar Comeback, Raptors Defeat Hawks

That was a huge turning point for the Toronto Raptors and their charmed season. The Raptors were down by 14 points to the Atlanta Hawks in the 4th quarter. With their sloppy and lackadaisical offense, a loss looked inevitable. That would’ve meant dropping a half game behind the Chicago Bulls for third in the east. It also would’ve … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Seek Revenge Against Teague, Hawks

Today, the Toronto Raptors will begin a stretch of consecutive matchups versus Eastern Conference foes with sub-.500 records. Following a week where they were given three dissapointing losses against the Phoenix Suns, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the ante has been raised for the Raptors. Entering Sunday, not only are the Chicago Bulls (39-31) … Read more

Report: Raptors Plan On Making Run At Durant

Sort of breaking news. The Toronto Raptors are apparently revving up to make a run at signing Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant when he becomes a free agent in 2016. To clarify, Durant has two years after this season left on his contract. The organization’s championship aspirations have been made apparent by Tim Leiweke and Masai Ujiri. After bringing superstars such as Jermaine Defoe to Toronto FC, there … Read more

Post Game Report: Toronto Raptors Unable to Sweep Thunder, lose 119-118

The Toronto Raptors lose a close one in double overtime to a Kevin Durant game-winner; sounds familiar doesn’t it? The Raptors now drop to 38-30, while the Oklahoma City Thunder run away with the season series split. Despite struggling to score throughout the game, the Raptors’ defence and timely plays led by Greivis Vasquez, DeMar … Read more

Recapping Woj’s Brilliant Lowry Article

Recently, the brilliant Adrian Wojnarowski wrote a piece that takes you right up the ACC tower, revolving around Toronto Raptors PG Kyle Lowry. I swear, this guy is connected to high-end personnel in every organization. Is it kind of cheap that we don’t have any actual original content today and are essentially ripping off a Woj article? Maybe, but … Read more