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How resting Lowry and DeRozan will benefit the Toronto Raptors

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

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors look to tie franchise record against Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors (48-23) will try to bounce back when they face the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Centre. The Toronto Raptors took a tough loss to the Houston Rockets, which they will have to forget it and move on as they look to avoid their first three game losing streak in four … Read more

Post Game Report Card: DeRozan, Raptors beat Heat in OT for win number 44.

The Toronto Raptors took their third straight win as they downed the Miami Heat 112-104 at the Air Canada Centre in match up 6 of a 7 game home stand. DeMar DeRozan top scored for the night with a massive 38 points as he again led the Raptors to victory, Kyle Lowry (16) and Jonas Valanciunas (20) … Read more

The Impact of the NBA All-Star Game

NBA All-Star 2016 has had a great impact on the city of Toronto. From being the final all-star game for Kobe Bryant to bringing back the fame of the dunk contest, this weekend will carry great sentimental value. Furthermore, it has brought a great increase in tourism and will continue to have the same effect … 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: 7th heaven as DeRozan leads Raptors over Heat

The Toronto Raptors took their 7th straight win with a 101-81 home victory over the injury ravaged Miami Heat.The Raptors established an early lead in the first quarter and managed to put up 60 first half points which allowed them to head into the locker rooms up 60-44. Miami never really got back within touching distance … 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

Post Game Report Card: Raptors tear up depleted Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors moved to 7-3 with a commanding win over the New Orleans Pelicans at the Air Canada Centre. DeMarre Carroll returned to action for the Raptors and proved to be very helpful, back into the starting line up he picked up 11 points and 5 rebounds. Pelicans All Star Anthony Davis missed his … Read more

Toronto To Host 2016 All-Star Game

All of basketball’s best – north of the border. It’s happening. Toronto will host the 2016 NBA All-star weekend. This isn’t fake. Tim Leiweke finally put some money where his mouth is. It’s well overdue, however it still feels damn good. It’s about time Toronto got some recognition as a premier city. How the 4th largest city in North … Read more

Game Day Preview: The Toronto Raptors Try To Take The Season Series Against The Indiana Pacers

The Toronto Raptors (23-35) are travelling back home from a poor effort against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night, to take on the Indiana Pacers (36-22). This in an incredibly important game, nonetheless an incredibly important next stretch of games if the Raptors hope to make the 8th and final seed in the conference playoffs. Blowing … Read more