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Post Game Report Card: Without Lowry, Raptors unable to overcome Celtics

After facing the Boston Celtics for the second time in three games, the Toronto Raptors fell to their division rivals 91-79. With the news of star guard Kyle Lowry sitting out, the Raps started Cory Joseph at point guard. While this game was one to forget, the Raps did clinch a third straight playoff berth, so that’s something to look forward to. … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors try to sweep Celtics on the road, tie franchise best win total

The Toronto Raptors are back at it again facing the Boston Celtics for the 2nd time in 3 games. Heading into tonight’s matchup against the 5th place Celtics, the Raptors sit just a 1.5 games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the East.The last time these teams met, the Raptors came away victorious in a 105-91 home … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Toronto Raptors find magic of their own in win vs. Orlando

It wasn’t pretty, but the Toronto Raptors managed to come away with a 105-100 victory against the Orlando Magic improving their positioning in the Eastern conference playoff standings. The win places the Raptors just a game behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the East. The Raptors were without three key toational players; Cory … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors hope to keep up the Magic against Orlando

The Toronto Raptors will look for a win against the Orland Magic at 4:30 ET, in the Air Canada Centre. At the start of the season this did not look like it would be a big game, but with the number 1 seed now almost in reach the Toronto Raptors know how important a win would be … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Lowry Shines as Toronto Raptors Defeat Celtics

  On a night after St. Patrick’s Day, it seems as though the luck of the Irish wasn’t with the Boston Celtics, but definitely on the side of the Toronto Raptors, who pulled out a 105-91 win over the opposition. Kyle Lowry continued his spectacular play and the men from the Six were firing on all cylinders. Let’s take … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors face off against Celtics in Atlantic Clash

Tonight, the Toronto Raptors will take on an Atlantic division foe as the Boston Celtics are in town. Emotions will be running high as former fan favourite, Amir Johnson, returns to the Air Canada Centre. While the Raps boast All-Star guards, DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, Boston has an All-Star guard of their own in Isaiah Thomas. A day after St … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Bismack Biyombo dominates glass in Raptors win over Pacers

The Toronto Raptors barely escape the Indiana Pacers in overtime, 101-94, with Bismack Biyombo setting a franchise-record grabbing 25 rebounds and scoring a career-high 16 points. With 16.9 seconds left in the fourth quarter, a seemingly tired Kyle Lowry turned the ball over to Monta Ellis, who was quickly sent to the charity stripe by Patrick Patterson. Ellis split the free throws, tying … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors face Pacers for third time this season

The second-seed Toronto Raptors will try to take the lead in their season-series lead against the seventh-seed Indiana Pacers, when they play them at 7 p.m. ET at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. On the injury front, the Raptors will still be without DeMarre Carroll, and possibly Jonas Valanciunas who is suffering from a left hand contusion. For the Pacers, Ian Mahinmi is out with a sore lower … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Norman Powell shines in Raptors season sweep over Bucks

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Toronto Raptors did not disappoint in their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors were without both DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas in this contest but still came away with a dominant 107-89 road victory. With the win the Raptors improve their record away from the Air … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to get back on track vs Bucks

After a hugely disappointing loss to the Chicago Bulls last night on what was otherwise a very solid home stand, the Toronto Raptors will hit the road and take on the Milwaukee Bucks on the end of a back to back tonight. The Raptors (44-21) will likely be somewhat mentally shook after being swept by a Bulls team that could very … Read more