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Game Day Preview: Raptors face Lakers, meet Bryant in final showdown

The Toronto Raptors (12-9) look to get their first win of a current six game home stand that started with an upset loss to Denver and continued after coming up just short in a close 3 point loss to Golden State. Tonight for the final time this season they face the struggling Los Angeles Lakers. Lou … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Too little too late as Raptors fall to Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors started their 6 game home stand with an upset 105-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Both teams were coming into the game having played the night before, (Toronto a win in Atlanta while Denver a loss in Chicago). It was the Raptors who started the more sluggish of the two sides however … Read more

Why we are seeing a much improved Kyle Lowry

While most of the NBA media has been spending their time fawning over the generational talents that are Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook it has gone somewhat unnoticed that Toronto Raptors starting point guard Kyle Lowry has been off to an incredible start to the season. He’s lead the Raptors to an 11-6 start in which they … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Joseph buzzer beater lifts Raptors over Wizards

In the same stadium that last season came to an end the Toronto Raptors faced off against the Washington Wizards. The two teams met in the Eastern Conference play-offs with Washington running out 4-0 winners. Tonight it was a Raptors team with the momentum of a three game win streak against the ailing Wizards who … Read more

Raptors’ Early Season Observations

The Toronto Raptors are currently 10-6, but it’s been a roller coaster ride thus far. They opened the season on an incredibly strong note, going 5-0 with impressive wins against the likes of the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following the strong start were three consecutive losses, along with injuries to both DeMarre Carroll and Terrence … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors conquer 1st place Cavs

The Toronto Raptors returned home from their 5 game road trip and took a massive 103-99 win over the Eastern conference leading Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a roller coaster night in which the two teams exchanged the lead 16 times. Kyle Lowry led the Raptors in scoring with 27 as he carried Toronto through pivotal stages of the game. … Read more

Surviving the Jonas Valanciunas injury

The Toronto Raptors will have a significant piece missing for an extended period of time. Prized center Jonas Valanciunas will be out for approximately 6 weeks after breaking a finger in his non-shooting hand. JV has averaged 12.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game on an efficient 55.6% shooting. This was achieved in just 27.3 minutes per game – … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors hold on for win against Clippers

The Toronto Raptors finished a 5 game Western Conference road trip with their second straight win, taking down the LA Clippers 91-80. At halftime the Raptors led by 29 points, having outscored the Clippers 30-11 in the second quarter. The third quarter saw LA storm back as the Raptors offence struggled to put up points … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors kick off road trip against the Sacramento Kings

After a convincing home win against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night, the Toronto Raptors will kick off their road trip against DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings. Both teams are riding a two game winning streak entering tonight’s matchup. The Kings started the year looking just as dysfunctional as ever but have since found … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors look to get back on track against the Miami Heat

After coming off a tough 92-87 loss against the Magic, the Toronto Raptors will try to split their trip to Florida against Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. Raptors small forward DeMarre Carroll is questionable for tonights contest after having dealt with planter fasciitis for the last 10 days. The Raptors (5-1) will hope to … Read more