For the first time in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors have reached the conference finals. The main goal this year was to advance past the first round. However, after advancing to the second round, expectations weren’t as clear. Well, here we are. Our precious Raptors are in the Eastern Conference Finals against the King, LeBron James. While … Read more
We made it Raptor fans. Exhale, celebrate, hug your friends & family tight because the Toronto Raptors are going to the Eastern Conference Finals. For some of you, you weren’t there for all the playoff let-downs and bitter disappointments. But the rest of you were and you know exactly how much this means to all … Read more
For the third season in a row the Toronto Raptors have clinched a berth to the post-season. As the scenario currently stands, the Raptors would occupy the Eastern conference’s second seed should the playoffs start today. With the schedule now entering the final phase it would be a wise move to rest the players who the team … Read more
The Toronto Raptors are back at it again facing the Boston Celtics for the 2nd time in 3 games. Heading into tonight’s matchup against the 5th place Celtics, the Raptors sit just a 1.5 games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the East.The last time these teams met, the Raptors came away victorious in a 105-91 home … Read more
The Toronto Raptors narrowly escaped the clutches of the Atlanta Hawks winning 104-96. This was a good gear shifting game against some solid competition as the team prepares for the playoffs.The Raps held the hawks to under 100 points which is a positive sign for the direction of the defence moving forward. DeMar DeRozan led … Read more
Toronto Raptors‘ point guard Kyle Lowry has been named the NBA’s player of the week in the Eastern Conference. Behind Lowry’s leadership, the Raptors went 3-0 last week against the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In Toronto’s most recent victory against the Eastern Conference leading Cavs, Lowry went off for a … Read more
The Toronto Raptors will be looking for revenge against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, when they play them tonight at the Air Canada Centre at 7:30 ET. The last time they played, the Cavaliers handed the Raptors their largest loss of the season, beating them 122-100. Since then, the Raptors have had a 17-3 … Read more
It’s game day and the Toronto Raptors will look to improve upon their franchise best 10-game winning when they face the Detroit Pistons this evening. This will be the first meeting of the season between these ball clubs. With a win, the Raptors would also come away with a spotless record for this 7-game homestand. … Read more
Basketball in Canada is often overlooked. Many individuals forget that origins of the sport tie deep into Canada. However, some are totally oblivious to just how deep basketball roots run in Canada. It was December of 1891 when physical instructor, Canadian James Naismith invented the game. It was initially meant to keep track athletes in shape. Fast forward … Read more
The Toronto Raptors lost 122-100 to a fully loaded Cleveland Cavaliers squad, to give them their second straight loss of the New Year. The Raptors played without starter DeMarre Carroll, as they went against LeBron James and the Cavaliers in their second matchup of the season. But it was the Cavaliers backcourt, consisting of J.R Smith … Read more
