28-15, a .651 winning percentage, accounting for second in the Eastern Conference, and tied for sixth in the NBA; the Toronto Raptors have materialized as one of the NBA’s elite. What’s important to note, has been the team’s success despite missing key cogs for the majority of the season. Jonas Valanciunas, the team’s most talented big … Read more
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
The Toronto Raptors will try to win their seventh consecutive game when they welcome the Miami Heat to the Air Canada Centre on Friday night. The Raptors will continue to be without starter DeMarre Carroll, who is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. Carroll being away for this matchup is nothing new, since he missed the … Read more
Thank you fans!! Two years in a row , I never could of imagined this in my wildest dreams!!! I love y'all!! #north — Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) January 22, 2016 We did it, guys. Toronto Raptors star guard Kyle Lowry will be starting once again, after a late push, once again. Last year Dwyane Wade got surpassed, this year it was Kyrie … Read more
Basketball in Canada is often overlooked. Many individuals forget that origins of the sport tie deep into Canada. However, some are totally oblivious to just how deep basketball roots run in Canada. It was December of 1891 when physical instructor, Canadian James Naismith invented the game. It was initially meant to keep track athletes in shape. Fast forward … Read more
Amir Johnson‘s return to Toronto couldn’t have ended in a more bittersweet fashion. Amir was greeted by cheers from the Toronto crowd. However, the Toronto Raptors couldn’t be any happier to secure another win over an Atlantic division rival, the Boston Celtics. The Raptors and Celtics played a competitive game right down to the wire, but it … Read more
Any real Toronto Raptors fan will have a special place in their heart for Amir Johnson. I know I do. At one point Amir accidentally referred to the Raptors as "us" before correcting himself and asking if anyone has questions about Boston — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) January 20, 2016 Tonight, Amir’s Boston Celtics will visit Toronto for the first time this … Read more
Well, that was quite the game. The Toronto Raptors are now 26-15, winning it 112-100 over the Brooklyn Nets. It was an incredible – no, a magical performance from the all-star worthy backcourt from Kyle Lowry, and DeMar DeRozan, combining for a huge 61 points, 13 assists, six rebounds, and five steals. The Raptors start … Read more
After a lengthy road trip that concluded with a Toronto Raptors victory in the UK, the Raps are finally back home. They will take on the abysmal Brooklyn Nets tonight in a game that they really have no business losing. The Raptors are sitting at 25-15, while the Nets sit at 11-30. We get to see Andrea Bargnani, … Read more
The Toronto Raptors earn their fourth consecutive win, after defeating the Orlando Magic 106-103 in overtime. As their last game of a five game road trip, the Raptors put on a show in the O2 arena for the London crowd. After losing their Nov. 6 matchup against the Magic, the Raptors seemed motivated to flip … Read more
