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Post-Game Report Card: Lowry, Patterson help Raps fend off Pelicans

After finishing a discouraging 2-3 on their five-game Western road-trip, the Toronto Raptors bounced back with a win against the New Orleans Pelicans tonight, 108-101. While falling behind by a substantial amount became a norm throughout that road-trip, the Raptors assured themselves a quick start tonight, outscoring the Pelicans 31-20 after the opening quarter. Despite … Read more

Post Game Report: Blake Griffin and Friends too Much to Handle as Raps come up short

It was a long night at the Staples Center as the Toronto Raptors wrapped up. Their five game road trip with a 118-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. With the loss, Toronto drops their record to 26-24 but remain on top of the Atlantic by 3 games. This game didn’t feature any performances quite … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Take On Clippers in LA

“I don’t remember what happened. I opened my eyes and I was in the locker room.” The Toronto Raptors‘ fanbase has yet to recover from Wednesday’s crushing loss against the Sacramento Kings, in which Kyle Lowry was called for a non-existent offensive foul and subsequently ejected. For that night only, robbery was legal in the state of … Read more

DeMar DeRozan Will Participate In The Skills Challenge

Wait, what? DeMar DeRozan has been selected to participate in the All-Star weekend skills challenge. I’m actually shocked at the selection – the guy’s handles and passing ability has improved, but no way it warrants a skills challenge appearance. Kyle Lowry would have made more sense, but the NBA doesn’t seem to like him too much. He will go up against Damian … Read more

Project DeRozan: The Evolution of an All-Star

He made his arrival in 2009, as a 6’7, 211lb guard with tantalizing athleticism and a world of potential. A kid from Compton, shaped by the urban hotbed of basketball talent that surrounded him, was ready for his shot at stardom. Nearly five years later, DeMar DeRozan is there. Originally touted as a freakishly athletic … Read more

Terrence Ross to Defend Dunk Title Against Three All Stars

The field for the 2014 NBA Dunk Contest has been released. Unlike seasons of the past this year’s contest is packed with All-Stars, along with Toronto Raptors second year swingman Terrence Ross. Ross will defend his title against some of the best young talent in the NBA, so if this comes down to fan voting again this … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Too Little Too Late Leads to Loss in Sac-Town

Congrats, Rudy. You won this round. The Toronto Raptors drop to 26-23, after taking a tough loss to the Sacramento Kings Wednesday night by a score of 109-101. However, that score does not tell the story by any means. This game was the 4th of their 5 game Western road swing, with the final game … Read more

The Worst Call Ever

This, folks is the worst call I have ever seen in my life. What a crucial mess-up. The Toronto Raptors really didn’t catch any breaks in this one. This pretty much sums it up. No comment from Lowry. "I can't say what I want to say" — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) February 6, 2014

Game Day Preview: Raptors Head To Sacramento To Take On Familiar Faces

This should be a good one, folks. The Toronto Raptors head to Sacramento to face Rudy Gay and the Kings for the first time since a blockbuster trade that has changed the face of the 2013-14 season. Patrick Patterson, Greivis Vasquez, John Salmons, and Chuck Hayes make their returns to Sacramento (16-32), while Rudy Gay, Quincy Acy, and my boy Aaron ‘Air’ Gray face their former team (26-22) for the … Read more