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Weekly Rap: Raptors Can’t Take Advantage Of Home-Stand

After defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Washington Wizards, the Toronto Raptors entered this past week on a two-game win-streak. Sitting atop of the division lead at (6-7), the Raptors looked to sustain their (mediocre) success, in hopes of being a .500+ team (which as we know, can take you pretty far in the East). … Read more

DeRozan Frustrated, Escorted By Brian Shaw After Loss

DeMar DeRozan was angry frustrated after the recent loss against the Denver Nuggets. “I’m frustrated. . . . I hate it, I hate it with a passion and we just have to figure it out, turn it around on the road,” he said after the game. “It is correctable,” DeRozan insisted. “We shouldn’t keep doing the same … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Host Red-Hot Heat

There’s no time for the full game day preview, friends. However, I’ll still provide you will some of my expertise before the game tonight.  The Miami Heat have won 8 straight games and visit the Toronto Raptors after winning the last contest in Toronto a few weeks back by a score of 104-95. The Raps will try to get … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raps Fall Short in Comeback Effort Versus the Nets

Sincerest apologies for the delayed post-game, but here we go. The Brooklyn Nets rolled into Toronto and were able to snap their five-game losing streak in a game that came down to the wire. The Toronto Raptors were stuck 101-86 with five minutes to play, and managed to bring the game within one possession. The Nets … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Take On Struggling Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have been disappointing to say the least. Some are calling them last years Lakers, however the Lakers made the playoffs last year. At 3-10, Brooklyn has just looked awful in pretty much every aspect. New coaching, new players, and injuries have played a major part, however no matter how you look at it – … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Hoping To Jump To First in Atlantic Versus Sixers

The Toronto Raptors hit the road to face the Philadelphia 76ers tonight, as they hope to accomplish something that hasn’t been done in a long time. @Wolstatsun: Win tomorrow would put Raptors in first place in Atlantic after at least 10 games for first time in many years The Raptors (4-7) are coming off a tough loss against the … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raps Lose A Heartbreaker In Houston

Where do I start? The Toronto Raptors lost an absolute heartbreaker to the Houston Rockets, falling 110-104 in a double OT thriller.  First off, check out the shot Rudy Gay hit to send the game to double overtime. Wow. Aside from that, Gay was pretty bad offensively. He scored 29 points, but took 37 shots and missed many key shots … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raps Face Tough Test In Houston

Fresh off a beat down victory against the Utah Jazz, the Toronto Raptors have now headed to Texas to take on the Houston Rockets. A win here would be absolutely huge against a somewhat struggling Rockets squad. Rudy Gay has picked up his play, which is encouraging to see. He will have to continue to dominate against weaker defenders, and step up … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to stop bleeding vs. Utah Jazz

Fresh off another disappointing road loss, the Toronto Raptors return to the Air Canada Centre Saturday night and host the Utah Jazz. Toronto (2-4) has dropped three straight contests while the Jazz (0-6) have yet to reach the W column. The timing and match-up couldn’t be any better. Here are The Cage’s Five Keys to … Read more