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Game Day Preview: Raptors look forward to matchup with Timberwolves

After a day of rest, the Toronto Raptors will step back on to the hardwood tonight as the young and hungry Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Air Canada Centre. The last time these two teams met was the last game before the All Star break, which didn’t go so well for the Raps. After not making … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors roll past Knicks at the Garden

The Toronto Raptors got their second straight win as they cruised past division rivals the New York Knicks for a 122-95 victory. The Knicks had a slender lead at the end of the first quarter but the game was all Raptors from then on. A huge second quarter which saw Toronto out score the home … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Hope to Take Advantage of Knicks’ Woes

After holding off the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight contest Sunday, the Toronto Raptors look to carry that momentum into New York on Monday night when they face the Knicks in the end of a back-to-back. There’s plenty to be happy about if you’re a Toronto Raptors fan. The city just capped off a historic All Star … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raps grind out win over Grizz

The Toronto Raptors came away with the 98-85 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday Night. The game was a tight affair. But the Raptors were able to pull away in the second-half by pushing the pace on offense. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 21 points, while Patrick Patterson had 11 points off the … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to bounce back vs Grizzlies

After dropping yet another game to the Chicago Bulls, the Toronto Raptors look to recover on their home court against the hard-nosed Memphis Grizzlies. Despite dropping their last two games the Raptors are still second in the East by a wide margin. The Grizzlies on the other hand are seeking a fourth consecutive road win, but … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors lose again in Chicago

The Toronto Raptors woes against the Chicago Bulls continued as they dropped their second straight game 106-116. The Raptors put up 35 points in the first quarter, but were shut-down and outscored by 92-71 the rest of the game. Derrick Rose showed his MVP type prowess scoring 26 points, while Doug McDermott was 4-5 from … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors back at it vs Bulls

After a lengthy All-Star break in Toronto followed by a quiet trade deadline, the Toronto Raptors will take action against the Chicago Bulls to kick off the stretch run of the season. The Raptors hold a dominating lead for 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while the Bulls are struggled mightily with injuries, on-court issues, and suffer an identity crisis. … Read more

Why the Raptors didn’t make a move

In what will go down as one of the most uneventful trade deadlines ever, the Toronto Raptors opted to keep their team as is. Masai Ujiri was expected to pursue a power forward to bolster the roster. Given the Raptors win-now mentality along with the huge asset base of picks and young talent, it was expected that something would … Read more

Playing GM: Evaluating Trade Deadline Targets for the Toronto Raptors

  The Toronto Raptors are 3 games behind first, they rank 6th and 9th in offensive and defensive efficiency, and they are poised for a deep playoff run. But, they aren’t a championship contender…yet. The Cleveland Cavaliers were appointed Kings of the East before the season started, and most choose the San Antonio Spurs or the Golden … 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