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Game day preview: Toronto Raptors look to stun Cavaliers in Game 5

So the Toronto Raptors had a great season, but sadly it’s now over- Wait what? We’re four games in and the series isn’t over? I was told the Raptors were going to get swept? That’s right, sarcastic narrative device, after getting laughed out of the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ building in Games 1 and 2, the Raptors took both of … Read more

It’s all about the 1st quarter for the Toronto Raptors

The first quarter has proven to be a decisive factor in the outcome of playoff games for the Toronto Raptors. After beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter of Game 4, the Raptors improved their playoff record to 9-2. The only two times the Raptors have lost a game after winning the opening frame, was … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors look to even series against Cavaliers in Game 4

The Toronto Raptors will try to even the Eastern Conference Finals at 2-2, with a win today in Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8:30 p.m. EST. After winning Game 3 by 15 points, the Raptors have a chance to continue their momentum in front of their home court, the Air Canada Centre. The … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors surge past Cavaliers, take Game 3

The Toronto Raptors defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 99-84, where they now trail 2-1. Bismack Biyombo grabbed 26 rebounds, breaking the franchise record for most rebounds in a game (post-season and regular season) . The previous record holder? Bismack Biyombo with 25 rebounds last March. In these playoffs, DeMar DeRozan has performed well … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors blown out in Game 2

The Toronto Raptors suffer another embarrassing loss, dropping Game 2 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 108-89. The Raptors were off to a hot start in the first quarter, answering almost every basket Cleveland scored. They ended the first quarter trailing 30-28. But then, like in Game 1, the Cavaliers pulled away. Cleveland dominated the second quarter, scoring 32 points to … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to avenge game 1 embarassment

Tonight, the Toronto Raptors are out in Cleveland looking for revenge against the Cavaliers. Tuesday night, the Raps lost to the Cavs 115-84 in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Kyle Lowry disappeared and the bench was not present in game 1. However, DeMar DeRozan was still able to score 18 points and dish out 5 assists on … Read more

Toronto Raptors need Norman Powell on the court, not the bench

After the Toronto Raptors lost 115-84 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, it’s apparent that whatever they’re doing isn’t exactly working to their advantage. The Cavaliers ran them off the court by driving to the rim for highlight dunks, on their way to 56 points in the paint. The Raptors seemed tired … Read more

Cavaliers fans physically hold back DeMar DeRozan

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals was a blowout as the Toronto Raptors lost 115-84 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. There many on court errors that were unacceptable. One incident that occurred on the court included some Cavaliers fans physically holding back DeMar DeRozan after the Raptors had scored a basket and DeRozan had leaped out of bounds. This … Read more

Game day preview: Raptors looks to spoil Cavs’ party

It’s well documented at this point how the Toronto Raptors are heavy underdogs heading into their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s easy to assume the Cavs will plow through the banged up Raptors and advance to the NBA Finals for the second straight year, but to do so would forget one essential element of this … Read more

Everything you need to get pumped for this series

The Eastern Conference finals are here. Nobody is giving the Toronto Raptors a real chance against the Cleveland Cavaliers. People seem to be pissed off that the Raps ruined a Dwyane Wade vs LeBron James match up. That’s too bad. This was a pretty cool preview done by the NBA. Don’t forget the greatest moment of the regular season. KLOE. One would think … Read more