Tonight, the Toronto Raptors hope to accomplish the achievement that has long been eluding the club for it’s 21 year history. However, this won’t be an easy win as the Dinos take on a relentless Oklahoma City Thunder team. The Raps have maintained one of the top 5 records in the NBA for most of the season. … Read more
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
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
The Toronto Raptors continue their homestand tonight against the Atlanta Hawks, hoping they can carry momentum from the impressive second half against the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors (42-20) won the last meeting against the Hawks (36-28) back in early December with Kyle Lowry leading the way. Tonight, the Hawks are coming off of three consecutive wins … Read more
The Toronto Raptors got their second straight win as they cruised past division rivals the New York Knicks for a 122-95 victory. The Knicks had a slender lead at the end of the first quarter but the game was all Raptors from then on. A huge second quarter which saw Toronto out score the home … Read more
After dropping yet another game to the Chicago Bulls, the Toronto Raptors look to recover on their home court against the hard-nosed Memphis Grizzlies. Despite dropping their last two games the Raptors are still second in the East by a wide margin. The Grizzlies on the other hand are seeking a fourth consecutive road win, but … Read more
Kyle Lowry lead the Toronto Raptors to a terrific 4th quarter against the Detroit Pistons to defeat them 103-89. The Raptors had a sluggish start but a boost off the bench by Terrence Ross in the first half sparked the Raptors to a lead at halftime. After an Andre Drummond 3 pointer from beyond half … Read more
The Toronto Raptors will try to set a franchise record of 10 consecutive wins, when they play the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Kyle Lowry is listed as questionable for tonight’s matchup, after hurting his wrist in a 106-89 victory over the Washington Wizards. It’s likely the Air Canada Centre will see their All-Star … Read more
28-15, a .651 winning percentage, accounting for second in the Eastern Conference, and tied for sixth in the NBA; the Toronto Raptors have materialized as one of the NBA’s elite. What’s important to note, has been the team’s success despite missing key cogs for the majority of the season. Jonas Valanciunas, the team’s most talented big … Read more
Basketball in Canada is often overlooked. Many individuals forget that origins of the sport tie deep into Canada. However, some are totally oblivious to just how deep basketball roots run in Canada. It was December of 1891 when physical instructor, Canadian James Naismith invented the game. It was initially meant to keep track athletes in shape. Fast forward … Read more
