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Reviewing the Raptors path to 50 wins

The Toronto Raptors finished with a franchise best 48 wins last season. It’s sad, but the franchise has never seen a 50 win season. After the red-hot start, most people thought that benchmark would have been reached with ease, however the late season free-fall has made people lose confidence in the team. With that being said, this … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors rout Knicks, retain 3rd seed

The Toronto Raptors were without Kyle Lowry once again, however managed to withstand the return of Andrea Bargnani and the New York Knicks as they came victorious against the league’s worst team. 106-89 was the final score in this one, putting the Raps at 42-28 and back into the third spot in the Eastern Conference. The Raps simply handled the Knicks as they … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors hope to redeem themselves against Knicks

The Toronto Raptors lead the Atlantic division by 10.5 games, however their downward spiral continued after dropping their last contest against the Chicago Bulls. With the New York Knicks coming into town the Raptors will try to right the ship and build some sort of momentum heading into the post-season. The Raptors have been in … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors fall to Bulls in Chicago

Well, that one was ugly. Coming off two straight wins, the Toronto Raptors entered today’s matchup versus the Chicago Bulls with the intent to make a statement and hang on to the third seed in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the Raptors got their butts kicked, losing 108-92. Despite Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler being out … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors challenge Bulls in Windy City

Friday night’s contest between the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls marks the third regular season head to head match, with Chicago (41-28) leading the series 2-0. Toronto (41-27), currently third overall in the Eastern Conference, holds a narrow edge over their counterparts with a half game lead. Lots of postseason significance in this one … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Toronto Raptors edge out Wiggins and the Wolves

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-95 in a game that was far closer than it should have been. It was a very Canadian night at the Air Canada Centre. The night was highlighted return of Canada’s prodigal son Andrew Wiggins who poured in a very respectable 15 points on 6 of 9 shooting, … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors need to take care of Wiggins in homecoming

Andrew Wiggins will play at home for the first time tonight. The rookie phenom and Canada basketball poster child makes his way to the north as the Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Toronto Raptors in what should be a sold out game with an electric atmosphere. The Raptors, on the other hand are searching for a winning streak and … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors take on the Pacers

  AP Photo/AJ Mast Despite their huge struggles of late, the Toronto Raptors remain as the third seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They’ll look to remain in that position when they take on the Indiana Pacers in the second night of a back-to-back. Cage’s Keys to the Game Swing the Ball The reason … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors cruise past Heat

In the midst of a dark period, the Toronto Raptors finally returned to their winning ways with a 102-92 victory over the Miami Heat Friday night at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto (39-26) ended two streaks in the process: a ridiculous 17-game losing streak to Miami (29-36) dating to the dawn of our current decade … Read more