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Post Game Report Card: Toronto Raptors have winning streak snapped by Nets

When the Toronto Raptors strolled into Brooklyn to face the Nets tonight you could feel that extra little something in the air. After a 3-game winning streak, the Raptors (45-31) managed to come up short against their Atlantic division nemesis losing 114-109. The Brooklyn Nets (35-40) on the other hand are making a strong push … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Toronto Raptors defeat Rockets in a nail-biter behind career night from DeRozan

The Toronto Raptors welcomed the Houston Rockets into the Air Canada Centre for a much anticipated matchup against the Western conference powerhouse. The Raptors started off slow in this game as Houston came out and dictated the pace of the game with their defensive intensity. Toronto was slow to match the compete level of the … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors host Harden and the Rockets

The playoff bound Toronto Raptors look to build on their recent success with a Monday night date against James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Toronto (43-30), clinched their second straight Atlantic division title in a 94-83 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers but still have eyes set on solidifying if not improving their current seeding … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors top 76ers

The meme says it all. After an embarrassing and uncharacteristic loss at the hands of the New York Knicks, the Toronto Raptors stormed past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-103, which in the process ended a five-game skid. Toronto entered the contest with low-spirits (see losses to Golden State and New York) but finally added a long … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors face tough test in Washington

In an action-packed NBA Saturday schedule, the Toronto Raptors’ contest against the Washington Wizards may be the most enthralling off the board. Following a close 127-122 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto (32-15) will have their eye on a sixth straight win to match a season high as they visit Washington (31-16) in an Eastern … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors stymied by Grizzlies

When I looked at the Raptors schedule last week and spotted a road date with the Grizzlies, I naturally chalked up a loss in the ledger. Considering their recent play and opponent, it was a logical assumption. I wish I was off-target, but there were no surprises with that forecast. In a defensive tango, the … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors drop Magic, 95-82

Kyle Lowry scored 17 points, Louis Williams added 18 and Amir Johnson chipped in 11 as the Toronto Raptors cruised to a 95-82 victory over the Orlando Magic Monday evening at the Air Canada Centre. After a lethargic first half performance that featured several disorderly possessions, it appeared a third straight victory was not in … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Squeeze by Celtics in a comeback effort

The Toronto Raptors are now 1st place in the East, after squeezing by division rivals Boston Celtics winning 110-107. The Raptors came out flat to start the game trailing by as much as 16 points in the first quarter; this was Toronto’s fourth game in five nights. Toronto was led by Kyle Lowry aka ‘KLow da God’ who had 31 … Read more