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Game Day Preview: Raptors Head to Brooklyn With Series Tied

Adam Hunger/USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Raptors are leaving the friendly confines of the north to enter a wasp’s nest. Game three shifts to Bucktown with the Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets deadlocked at a game apiece in their first round playoff series. From Masai Ujiri’s F Brooklyn declaration to subtle barbs thrown at the Raptors … Read more

Post Game Report: Raptors Even Series vs Nets

The Red Hot Revival was in full effect Tuesday night at the Air Canada Centre. DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 15 points and collected 14 boards for his second straight double double as the Toronto Raptors rallied past the Brooklyn Nets to even the first-round playoff series. Amir Johnson rebounded from a … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Look to Bounce Back in Game Two Against Nets

Game Two of the best-of-seven series between the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets goes down tonight at the Air Canada Centre. Brooklyn claimed the first matchup 94-87 with key contributions from the ancient duo of Paul Pierce and Joe Johnson. Deron Williams, the man who had been searching for redemption all season long, stepped up for his team when it mattered the … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Falter In Game One vs Nets

I would have to agree with Masai Ujiri on that one. F*** the Brooklyn Nets.  In the low scoring, high intensity contest, the Toronto Raptors couldn’t close the deal, losing to the Nets 94-87. It’s tough to swallow the loss, however if I’m totally honest, I was expecting this. It was unreasonable to believe the inexperienced Raps would be … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Open Series vs. Nets at the ACC

It’s almost game-time. The Atlantic Division-champion Toronto Raptors (48-34) are about to open up the NBA playoffs with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets (44-38)… again. This time however, the position of the Raptors is one of the biggest surprises in the entire Association. Following an early season trade that seemed to signify the roster going in the … Read more

What Is The Raptors’ Recipe For Success In The Playoffs?

Atlantic Division Champions, an NBA All-Star, home-court advantage in the playoffs, and a new franchise season record. The Toronto Raptors have completed milestones in a season where they were generally thought of as a low-ball playoff team that was good enough just to get there. However, since December 8th, where the Sacramento Kings and the Raptors pulled … Read more

Raptors vs Nets Playoffs Series Preview

This is exciting. After an incredible regular season, the Atlantic-champion Toronto Raptors are gearing up for a series against the Brooklyn Nets (the supposed Atlantic champs according to ESPN) in a 3rd vs 6th seed match-up. This series just feels like it was meant to happen. The heated rivalry, trash talk, and epic regular season games makes this … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Drop Regular Season Finale to Knicks 95-92

The Toronto Raptors failed to extend their franchise high in road and overall wins against the New York Knicks Wednesday night. In their regular season finale, Kyle Lowry led the Raptors (48-34) to a 21-point first-half lead over the Knicks (37-45) at Madison Square Garden. While Toronto led for the majority of the game, a … Read more

Regardless of Outcome, This Season is A Huge Success for Raptors Franchise

Ever since my writing career started, I have never been able to cover Toronto Raptors playoff basketball. Now, after an unbelievable season, the Raptors enter a foreign ground – the NBA playoffs. When Masai Ujiri was brought in by Tim Leiweke, he promised a culture change. Saying the Raptors wouldn’t be stuck in ‘no man’s land’ was a strong implication, however most … Read more