We’ve talked about it all year and we’re finally getting it. After a four-bounce miracle from the heavens shot against the Philadelphia 76ers in a game 7, Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors have made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2016. Wow, that sentence made us seem like a really successful franchise, … Read more
Classic Moments The world is still buzzing after Kawhi Leonard’s series clinching buzzer beater. The shot, heard around the world. Vindication for 18 years of what-ifs after Vince Carter missed an eerily similar shot versus the 76ers in the conference semis. 4 bounces. Then there were 4. 4 teams to battle it out for the … Read more
The Raptors were never going to win Game 6. In a hostile crowd with a 76ers team itching for a bounce back at their home court. When Embiid hit threes and Simmons actually made shots, you knew that this was going to be a rough game. The 76ers kept the lead in double digits most … Read more
This Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia Sixers series is far from over. With Game 7 tipping off tomorrow, May 11th at 7:00 PM EST, the Raptors are facing perhaps their most important game in franchise history. For the majority of the playoffs, both Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard have stepped up, while other key players … Read more
The Toronto Raptors were pummeled in a crucial Game 3. Absolutely pummeled. Joel Embiid, who finished the game with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 blocks, threw down a monster windmill slam off a pump fake. The dunk sent the Philadelphia 76ers up by 26 points, and Embiid added insult to injury by taunting the … Read more
Recap In Game 4, everything seemed set for the Raptors to lose. Pascal Siakam injured? Check. Bench being bad all playoffs? Also a check. Kyle Lowry and Marc Gasol coming off a slump? Double check. Playing on Philadelphia’s home court? You bet. The Raptors needed to win this game: going down 3-1 in not a … Read more
The Trade In a way this Raptors season was a product of destiny. The 2017-2018 season had the franchise hit a record in regular season with a record of 59-23. Many thought this was THE year. We didn’t have to win the finals: in fact any reasonable basketball fan would take Golden State against any Eastern … Read more
On a Collision Course The Toronto Raptors Philadelphia 76ers have quickly recovered after losing game 1 of the first round. Both teams won 4 straight games and have advanced to the conference semi-finals. On the same night where the Raptors took the Magic out of Orlando, the 76ers sent the Brooklyn Nets home for the … Read more
1) Strong Start The Raptors started the game on a tear, with the score sitting at 22-3 at 5:09 left in the fourth quarter. Let that sink in. The Magic’s three points came from an Evan Fournier free throw and an Aaron Gordon bucket. Imagine a defense so good, that it can shut down an … Read more
1) The Raptors took a 3-1 Lead This is literally unprecedented in Raptors history. This is the first time the Raptors have taken a 3-1 lead in the playoffs in franchise history, and it is a sign of good things to come (hopefully). In past first rounds we’ve looked shaky. Last year vs Washington comes … Read more
