The Toronto Raptors took their 7th straight win with a 101-81 home victory over the injury ravaged Miami Heat.The Raptors established an early lead in the first quarter and managed to put up 60 first half points which allowed them to head into the locker rooms up 60-44. Miami never really got back within touching distance … Read more
Basketball in Canada is often overlooked. Many individuals forget that origins of the sport tie deep into Canada. However, some are totally oblivious to just how deep basketball roots run in Canada. It was December of 1891 when physical instructor, Canadian James Naismith invented the game. It was initially meant to keep track athletes in shape. Fast forward … Read more
The Toronto Raptors, once again without DeMarre Carroll and Jonas Valanciunas, fell to the Charlotte Hornets after a controversial call at the end of regulation. Even if the shot doesn’t count, the Raptors attempted to call a timeout and the play was not reviewed. The referee’s reasoning is that because time did not expire. … Read more
The Toronto Raptors returned home from their 5 game road trip and took a massive 103-99 win over the Eastern conference leading Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a roller coaster night in which the two teams exchanged the lead 16 times. Kyle Lowry led the Raptors in scoring with 27 as he carried Toronto through pivotal stages of the game. … Read more
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
The Toronto Raptors, playing with a playoff-like mentality were able to just edge out the battle tested (and fully healthy) San Antonio Spurs 87-82 on their home court. It’s funny what one player can do to change the fortunes of a team. Especially when it’s the same guy who not too long ago inexplicably spent entire … Read more
The Red Hot Revival was in full effect Tuesday night at the Air Canada Centre. DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 15 points and collected 14 boards for his second straight double double as the Toronto Raptors rallied past the Brooklyn Nets to even the first-round playoff series. Amir Johnson rebounded from a … Read more
In anticipation of the 2013-14 NBA season, Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose of Grantland.com have ranked all teams 30-1 for the month of October. The series kicked off by placing the cellar-dwellers, no. 30 (Philadelphia) and no. 29 (Phoenix), as the two worst squads, deservedly. Next to follow were safe-bets including no. 28 (Orlando), no. … Read more
Coming off a tough loss to the Miami Heat, the Toronto Raptors (26-41) look to bounce back against the Charlotte Bobcats (15-52), as they hope to take the season series. Toronto won last week’s bout 92-78, as they were lead by Rudy Gay, with 28 points on an efficient 11-16 shooting, and Amir Johnson adding … Read more
This past week was fairly average, but the Toronto Raptors would definitely take a .500 record over nothing. Starting off with an entertaining game – unfortunately a loss – you were able to see some of the bests of Andrea Bargnani – likely his best game all season – and Rudy Gay against the Golden … Read more
