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Post Game Report Card: Without Lowry, Raptors unable to overcome Celtics

After facing the Boston Celtics for the second time in three games, the Toronto Raptors fell to their division rivals 91-79. With the news of star guard Kyle Lowry sitting out, the Raps started Cory Joseph at point guard. While this game was one to forget, the Raps did clinch a third straight playoff berth, so that’s something to look forward to. … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Norman Powell shines in Raptors season sweep over Bucks

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Toronto Raptors did not disappoint in their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors were without both DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas in this contest but still came away with a dominant 107-89 road victory. With the win the Raptors improve their record away from the Air … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors run into surging Hawks

The Toronto Raptors continue their homestand tonight against the Atlanta Hawks, hoping they can carry momentum from the impressive second half against the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors (42-20) won the last meeting against the Hawks (36-28) back in early December with Kyle Lowry leading the way. Tonight, the Hawks are coming off of three consecutive wins … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Toronto Raptors drop one on the road in Minnesota

The Toronto Raptors played their final game before the all-star break against the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost 117-112. Toronto led by as many as 18 points and they came out blazing scoring 68 points in the first half. The defence for the Raptors clearly didn’t show up tonight as they allowed the Wolves to score … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Lowry, Raptors dominate 4th Quarter to beat Pistons

Kyle Lowry lead the Toronto Raptors to a terrific 4th quarter against the Detroit Pistons to defeat them 103-89. The Raptors had a sluggish start but a boost off the bench by Terrence Ross in the first half sparked the Raptors to a lead at halftime. After an Andre Drummond 3 pointer from beyond half … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors prepare for Pistons rematch

The Toronto Raptors will look for win number 35 tonight as they take on the Detroit Pistons. A couple weeks back, the Raptors took down the Pistons by a score of 111-107, headed by DeMar DeRozan’s 29 points. This time around, the Raptors head to Detroit where they will hope to keep the winning ways going. The Pistons are no … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors to face red hot Trail Blazers

The Toronto Raptors will try to get their first win against the Portland Trail Blazers since Jan. 2, 2013, while stopping their five-game win streak. Not having played the currently revamped Blazers squad this season, the Raptors will have to contain their young backcourt consisting of Damian Lilliard and CJ McCollum, who average 44.9 points and 11.5 assists between them. The Raptors … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to get back on track vs Suns

The Toronto Raptors 6 game (All Star broken) road trip got off to a rocky start in Denver after they went down 112-93 in a disappointing performance. They have the chance to put that behind them and move on immediately as they face off against the 14-35 Phoenix Suns. Previous to the Denver game the Raptors … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors keep rolling in dominant win over Wizards

The Toronto Raptors found yet another victory in January as they made it nine straight with a 106-89 win over the Washington Wizards. The win gives the Raptors their 30th of the season and keeps them in close contention for the top seed in the eastern conference. The Raptors closed out the 1st on a … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors use huge second quarter to sweep Clippers

The Toronto Raptors made it 8 wins in a row as they completed a season sweep of the Los Angeles Clippers in a 112-94 victory at the Air Canada Centre. It was the Clippers who started the better of the sides taking a 34-27 lead to end a high scoring first quarter. Toronto however immediately … Read more