With Game 2 of the NBA finals just hours away, in which the Toronto Raptors will participate (no, you’re not dreaming), Raptors fans should be prepared for the Warriors to come out of the gates sprinting. For any team starting a series on the road, the goal is always to steal at least one game, … Read more
Throughout their historic playoff run, the Toronto Raptors have faced 2 of the 5 most efficient defenses in the postseason. The Philadelphia 76ers, as they happen to be number 5, and the Milwaukee Bucks who rank as the top defense out of the 16 playoff teams. Starting on Thursday, Toronto will be matched up with … Read more
The Toronto Raptors have accumulated enough assets to acquire some big names on the trade market should they seek this desire. Early season trade talks have begun and two key names have been thrown around in DeMarcus Cousins and Klay Thompson. The Raptors have the chips to trade for either one of these All-Stars and as the rumours continue the question … Read more
Back at the Air Canada Centre, coming off a three game road trip, the Toronto Raptors will face off against the Sacramento Kings for their second and final meeting of the season. The Raptors are feeling good heading into tonight’s matchup after defeating the Miami Heat 108-94, beating Chris Bosh for the first time since … Read more
If you have watched the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter in the past three seasons, you’ll notice one significant occurrence. Jonas Valanciunas is continuously nowhere to be found. Jonas appeared in 80 games for the Raptors last season and in 23 of those games, he sat out the entire fourth quarter. In the 57 games … Read more
After a convincing home win against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night, the Toronto Raptors will kick off their road trip against DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings. Both teams are riding a two game winning streak entering tonight’s matchup. The Kings started the year looking just as dysfunctional as ever but have since found … Read more
Two words, DeMarcus Cousins. Entering this game tonight against the Sacramento Kings, the Raptors seemed fairly optimistic. With being winners of 8 of their last 9 (including winners of five straight at home), the Raptors had much to be pleased about. Despite all the optimism, and all the hope circling around Raptor Nation recently, … Read more
