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Raptors’ Early Season Observations

The Toronto Raptors are currently 10-6, but it’s been a roller coaster ride thus far. They opened the season on an incredibly strong note, going 5-0 with impressive wins against the likes of the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following the strong start were three consecutive losses, along with injuries to both DeMarre Carroll and Terrence … Read more

Raptors take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers

Its Drake Night at the Air Canada Centre and the Toronto Raptors are finally home to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers for their first encounter of the season. A much needed 91-80 win on Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Clippers, concluded the Raptors five game road trip out West. After starting the season off with eleven … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors hold on for win against Clippers

The Toronto Raptors finished a 5 game Western Conference road trip with their second straight win, taking down the LA Clippers 91-80. At halftime the Raptors led by 29 points, having outscored the Clippers 30-11 in the second quarter. The third quarter saw LA storm back as the Raptors offence struggled to put up points … Read more

Is it time for the Toronto Raptors to hit the panic button?

A new look, some key defensive acquisitions, 50+ wins, 2nd round aspirations and potentially three players that could play in the first ever All-Star game in Toronto. The Toronto Raptors had some extremely lofty expectations placed upon them heading into this season and for good reason. However the reality is they’re sitting 9th in the East. … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors get set to face the champs

The Toronto Raptors will face the music. A match up against the undefeated Golden State Warriors at the Oracle Arena in Oakland will be tough, to say the least. This game is the second of a five game road trip that started with a loss to the Sacramento Kings two nights ago and will end against the … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors tear up depleted Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors moved to 7-3 with a commanding win over the New Orleans Pelicans at the Air Canada Centre. DeMarre Carroll returned to action for the Raptors and proved to be very helpful, back into the starting line up he picked up 11 points and 5 rebounds. Pelicans All Star Anthony Davis missed his … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors face off against Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors will be hosting the struggling New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night as they attempt to build on their solid performance against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Pelicans’ All-star Anthony Davis sat out their previous game with a hip injury and is questionable for tonight’s game. He joins other notable New Orleans players … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Toronto Raptors get back to winning ways

The Toronto Raptors ended a three game losing streak, taking a 16 point victory over division rival the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Centre. The Raptors started slowly and found themselves down 29-34 at the end of the first but got things going in the second quarter eventually taking a 63-57 lead heading into … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Look To Bounce Back Against Sixers

After a tough blow against the New York Knicks at home, the Toronto Raptors hit the road once again, hoping to bounce back against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors (5-3) may once again be without their two important wings: their starting small forward, DeMarre Carroll, and their first guy off the bench, Terrence Ross. For … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors lose controversially to hot hand Anthony, Knicks

The Toronto Raptors lose 111-109 to the New York Knicks dropping their third straight game to Carmelo Anthony and friends. The Raptors struggled right out of the gate to find a rhythm, but eventually stayed the course and made their run in the second half. There was crucial missed call in the final 30 seconds of the game. It’s … Read more