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Toronto Raptors need Norman Powell on the court, not the bench

After the Toronto Raptors lost 115-84 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, it’s apparent that whatever they’re doing isn’t exactly working to their advantage. The Cavaliers ran them off the court by driving to the rim for highlight dunks, on their way to 56 points in the paint. The Raptors seemed tired … Read more

Series Preview: Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers

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

Raptors player ratings for the Heat series

  The Toronto Raptors did it. They made it past the second round, they overcame a strong and well supported Miami team, they made their first conference final in franchise history, and they continue to make history in what is now undeniably their greatest season. These are my grades for some of the members of … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat – Game 1

It’s an amazing feeling to finally have that monkey of our back. With that being said, the Toronto Raptors still have business to take care of as the team begins their 7 game series against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The series against the Indiana Pacers just ended and already we have another Raptors game … Read more

Series Preview: Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat

The third time was a charm for the Toronto Raptors, after they finally won a first round series as the higher seed. The last time the Raptors were in the second round was in 2001, after they beat the New Yorks Knicks led by Allan Houston and Latrell Sprewell, and later on lost to the Philadelphia 76ers and the … Read more

Raptors player ratings for the Pacers series

The Toronto Raptors eventually managed to hold off the resilient never say die Indiana Pacers and advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2001. Like the series the roster had it share of individual ups and downs. Each rating is out of 10 based on the first round series … Read more

Toronto Raptors get ready for Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers

The Toronto Raptors will play their most important game in franchise history, when they go against the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 at 8:00 p.m. EST. For the third straight postseason, the Raptors will try to advance to the second round of the playoffs after being the higher seed. They haven’t advanced since 2001, when … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to close out Pacers in game 6

Views from the 6. Game 6. This could end up being a legendary day for the city. VIEWS FROM THE 6 + #RAPTORS WINNING GAME 6 = BEST DAY IN THE HISTORY OF THE 6 COMING UP. #RTZ — Raptors Cage (@RaptorsCage) April 29, 2016 Fresh off an incredible comeback victory, the Toronto Raptors will look to … Read more

How the Toronto Raptors pulled off a Game 5 comeback

The score was 90-77 at the start of the fourth quarter. Fans were restless, frustrated and probably starting to drink. Twelve minutes of basketball later, the Toronto Raptors had won Game 5 of their best-of-seven first round series against the Indiana Pacers 102-99. Wait. what? The Raptors ended up winning this game. As far as I’m aware, … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors prepare to answer back in Game 5

The Toronto Raptors will play Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, as they come back home with the series tied at 2. The last time the Raptors played in the Air Canada Centre, they beat the Pacers to even their series. They’ll be looking for the same result, after losing Game 4 100-83 in Indiana, … Read more