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An Unappreciated Soul, an Undervalued Heart: Amir Johnson

Every body, every living organism requires an organ that keeps them going, and every living thing needs that one part in the body that releases this uncontrollable adrenaline that fuels you. When you’re talking about sports, it’s a player that puts forth 110%, and he’s there in the right place, at the right time, and when … Read more

Toronto Raptors Weekly Rap: Average Is The New Awesome

This past week was fairly average, but the Toronto Raptors would definitely take a .500 record over nothing. Starting off with an entertaining game – unfortunately a loss – you were able to see some of the bests of Andrea Bargnani – likely his best game all season – and Rudy Gay against the Golden … Read more

Post Game Report: Toronto Raptors Finally Stop Losing and Beat the Cavs

The shorthanded Toronto Raptors (25-39) were able beat the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-42) with a spirited performance at home. After coming off a gut-wrenching overtime loss to the Lakers the other night, the Raptors were able get back on the winning side of basketball tonight against the Cavs. Without Rudy Gay or Andrea Bargnani the Raptors lacked two … Read more

Game Day Preview: It’s Showtime! Raps vs. Lakers in Hollywood

 Pre-Game: Coming off of a blowout win against the Suns, the Toronto Raptors (24-38) now come into an extremely tough game. The Los Angeles Lakers have been on a tear as of late behind the face of the franchise, Kobe Bryant. They are also coming off a tremendous 20-point comeback effort against the Hornets. The … Read more

Game Day Preview: The Toronto Raptors Try To Take The Season Series Against The Indiana Pacers

The Toronto Raptors (23-35) are travelling back home from a poor effort against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night, to take on the Indiana Pacers (36-22). This in an incredibly important game, nonetheless an incredibly important next stretch of games if the Raptors hope to make the 8th and final seed in the conference playoffs. Blowing … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors Look To Bounce Back Against The Cleveland Cavaliers

The Toronto Raptors (23-34) are on the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (19-38) and look to bounce back from Monday’s loss against the Washington Wizards. This is a very crucial week for the Raptors in this post all-star break playoff push. Every game from here on out is important as Toronto is still … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors Visit Washington Wizards In DC

The Toronto Raptors (21-32) are in Washington DC to take on the Washington Wizards (15-36), their first game back from the All-Star break. They hope to get the second half of the season off to a strong start, similar to the way they ended the first half of the year. The Raptors have won five … Read more

Post Game Report Card: The Streak Continues, Raptors Bump Off the Knicks on the Road

The Toronto Raptors (21-32) were able to extend their winning streak to four games by knocking off division rival the New York Knicks (32-18). What was supposed to be an exciting offensive matchup between Rudy Gay and Carmelo Anthony turned into an exchange of brick after brick, making this game hard to watch at some moments. … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors Take On Denver Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors (19-32) plays host to the Denver Nuggets (33-19) who are coming off a triple over-time loss against the Boston Celtics. Andrea Bargnani will play tonight after missing the previous game and Monday’s practice. He will come off the bench behind Amir Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas. The Nuggets will be without Andre Iguodala who … Read more

Weekly Rap: Bad Start to week ends on good note for Raps

In a week that saw the Toronto Raptors get off to a rather discouraging start, the week turned out to be a lot better for TO, as they finished it off by winning two in a row. While blowing their first game in the 4th quarter to the Boston Celtics, the Toronto Raptors came out … Read more