Raptors Cage

The unsustainability of the Raptors offense

The Toronto Raptors’ inconsistency this season has mind boggled quite a few people, especially me. One game, they thrash the Atlanta Hawks, another they lose to the league’s worst New York Knicks.  It’s becoming increasingly clear that the offense is the key driver to this team’s inconsistency. The offense sets the tone defensively, and when an opposing team has to … Read more

What do the Raptors need to change after the All-Star break?

The Toronto Raptors are 36-17 going into the 2015 NBA All-Star weekend, with their very own Kyle Lowry starting in the main event on Sunday. What else is impressive is that the Raptors are carrying their best record in franchise history going into all-star break, right on the path towards breaking the 50-win mark. In … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors fight through slow start, defeat Clippers

It looked ugly at first. Really, really ugly… but somehow, the Toronto Raptors found a way to snag one of the more notable victories of the season up to this point, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 123-107. At one point early on in this game, the Clippers led 30-10. That’s right, the Raptors were down … Read more

Game Day: Raps aim to avoid dropping three straight at home vs. Clippers

Tonight the Toronto Raptors square up against a Western Conference juggernaut; the Los Angeles Clippers. Both teams have identical records at 33-17 heading into tonight’s matchup. Most recently the Raptors have dropped two straight games at home in embarrassing fashion. The Clippers are also coming off a pretty embarrassing loss against the Cavs where they were down 32 … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors face Nets, hope to improve to 10-0 vs. Atlantic Division

Tonight, the Toronto Raptors hope improve their division record to 10-0 as they matchup against the Brooklyn Nets for the second time in five days. The last time these two teams met the game went into a thrilling overtime period seeing the Raptors squeak away with a 127-122 victory on the road. This game marks … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors face tough test in Washington

In an action-packed NBA Saturday schedule, the Toronto Raptors’ contest against the Washington Wizards may be the most enthralling off the board. Following a close 127-122 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto (32-15) will have their eye on a sixth straight win to match a season high as they visit Washington (31-16) in an Eastern … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors dodge a bullet, beat Nets in OT

What a roller coaster. The Toronto Raptors scraped out a victory against the Brooklyn Nets in overtime, taking down their least-favourite opponent by a score of 127-122. It seems as though whenever the Raptors head to the Barclays Center, it’s always an entertaining one. That makes it 5 wins in a row for the Raps. … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors return home for clash with Kings

In the game versus the Indiana Pacers last night, the start wasn’t exactly pretty, but the finish was the closest we’ve seen to the early-season Toronto Raptors all January. This evening, the Raptors will look to hold on to the mojo that they’ve recently found – after a month-long search – as they host the Sacramento Kings. Though their 16-27 … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors get 30th win of the season vs. Pacers

The Toronto Raptors secured their 30th win of the season tonight after defeating the Indiana Pacers 104-91. The win also allows the Raptors to move into second in the East for the time being barring a Wizards loss later this evening. The Raptors push their current winning streak to 3 games and look to have … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to continue their winning ways vs Pacers

The Toronto Raptors will look to continue their quest to return to their early season form as they take on the lowly Indiana Pacers. The team is still scrambling to find its true identity. After barely edging out inferior opponents in the Bucks and 76ers holding both to under 100 points, the Raptors on Sunday … Read more