That was embarrassing. Coming off a Game 1 stinker on Saturday afternoon, the Toronto Raptors – down 0-1 in the series – entered tonight’s matchup facing a must win, after already losing home-court advantage in this first round. Long story short, they lost. They lost pretty badly. The Washington Wizards emerged victorious, winning 117-106. 11 points doesn’t … Read more
Continuity was a word that was thrown around quite a lot this past offseason. The Toronto Raptors were supposed to be better. Dwane Casey was supposed to improve. The team was supposed to be able to fight through adversity and be ready for the playoffs. And yet, one year later, it all looks the same. The Raptors trail 1-0 … Read more
Intense atmosphere? Check. Home court advantage? Check. Epic pre-game hype speech from Masai Ujiri? Check. Everything necessary to actually win a basketball game? Um.. Despite a late-game comeback leading to overtime, the Toronto Raptors lost to the Washington Wizards 86-93 in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Right from the opening tip the home team displayed their usual … Read more
The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs meaning it’s the most wonderful time of the year to be a Raptors’ fan. The two team tango between the Chicago Bulls and the Raptors for the 3rd and 4th spot is over. The dust has settled and the two-time Atlantic division champions will face the Washington … Read more
Playoff fever is heating up the NBA as the regular season winds down tonight. One of the Toronto Raptors’ most high profile nemeses, Paul Pierce is already throwing shade at the team he helped sink in the first round last year as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. It appears he is looking to do … Read more
After snapping their slump in convincing fashion against the Hornets, the Toronto Raptors are back on the road to face the Orlando Magic. This will be the first game of a back to back for the Raptors as they’ll play the Heat tomorrow night. The Magic haven’t been in the eastern conference playoff picture for … Read more
1.Atlanta (53-17) 2.Cleveland (46-26 3.Chicago (43-29) 4. Toronto (42-29) 5.Washington (40-31) 6.Milwaukee (35-36) 19GB 7.Miami (32-38) 20.5GB 8.Boston (31-39) 22GB 9.Charlotte (30-39) 22.5GB 10.Indiana (30-40) 23GB 11.Brooklyn (29-40) 23.5GB If the NBA playoffs started right now, the matchups would be: Atlanta vs. Boston Cleveland vs. Miami Chicago vs. Milwaukee Toronto vs. Washington Five games separate … Read more
In a hard fought game to close out the first half of the season the Toronto Raptors defeat the Washington Wizards 95-93. With that victory the Raptors sweep the season series against John Wall and the Wizards. The game was tight for entire 48 minutes, with the Raptors trailing by as much as 10 points … Read more
Tonight the Toronto Raptors are back in action against the Washington Wizards. After defeating the defending champion San Antonio Spurs, the Raptors (35-17) hope to continue their winning ways into the All-Star break. If the Raptors get a victory tonight they’d sweep the season series with the Wizards (33-20) who sit only 2.5 games behind … Read more
In a thrilling finish, the Toronto Raptors managed an impressive 120-116 victory over the Washington Wizards on the road. It was Toronto’s second overtime game in as many nights and its fourth contest in five nights. Given the circumstances, you have to commend this team’s ability to overcome fatigue and pick up the W. Leading the way for … Read more
