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Can the Raptors win the eastern conference?

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

Post Game Report Card: Raptors take out Nets behind Lowry & DeRozan combined 61 points

Well, that was quite the game. The Toronto Raptors are now 26-15, winning it 112-100 over the Brooklyn Nets. It was an incredible – no, a magical performance from the all-star worthy backcourt from Kyle Lowry, and DeMar DeRozan, combining for a huge 61 points, 13 assists, six rebounds, and five steals. The Raptors start … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors defeat the Washington Wizards in grudge match

After Friday night’s playoff rematch, the Toronto Raptors found themselves victorious against the Washington Wizards. With solid games from both Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, the Dinos pulled off a sweet 97-88 victory. The Raptors were, once again, without DeMarre Carroll but played a very efficient game against the team that swept them in last … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors in DC hoping to steal a game from the Wizards

It’s Friday and the Toronto Raptors are on the road once again – this time to take on the Washington Wizards. The Raptors (22-14) are coming off a dominant performance Wednesday evening where they defeated the lowly Brooklyn Nets 91-74. The Wizards (15-18) have gone 1-3 since they lost to the Raptors in the last … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors hope to capitalize on short-handed Nets

  It’s game day folks and the Toronto Raptors are searching for a win against the Brooklyn Nets. After 2 losses in a row, Toronto is in need for a victory. However, don’t dismiss the satisfaction that we get in beating Brooklyn. So far this season, Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan look like the best … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look for win against Cavs

The Toronto Raptors start their five game Eastern Conference road trip tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But will be without starter DeMarre Carroll, who sits due to injury.  After last night’s 113-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls, the Raptors enter the second night of a back-to-back with another matchup against an Eastern Conference heavyweight. The last time the Raptors played the Cavaliers on … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors travel to Milwaukee as big name returns loom

The 18-12 Toronto Raptors will travel to Milwaukee with a strong mixture of good and bad news. The bad news is even at 18-12 the Raptors are still only in the playoffs by a slim two games. The good news is they sit 4th in the conference and are only 2.5 games behind top spot … Read more

DeMarre Carroll out for indefinite period of time with knee contusion

The Toronto Raptors will have to weather the storm once again with the latest news that forward DeMarre Carroll will be out with an injury. Lucas Nogueira is also out with a left ankle sprain. Toronto is already missing their starting centre Jonas Valanciunas, so they’ll be missing two starters for the foreseeable future. DeMarre Carroll (right … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Suns high octane offence too much for Raptors to handle

The Toronto Raptors knew they were gonna be in for a tough matchup against the Phoenix Suns after an emotional buzzer beater win in Washington last night. The Suns were riding a 4-game losing streak heading into tonight’s game against the Raptors. No matter who’s suiting up for the Suns, their system never changes – so … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors visit the Washington Wizards

The Toronto Raptors prepare to take on the Washington Wizards for the first time this season. The Raptors are riding on a three-game win streak, that saw them take down the reigning eastern conference champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Led by Kyle Lowry’s 27 points, the Raptors were able to secure a 103-99 win over the … Read more