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Game Day Preview: The Raptors Hope To Stop The Slide Against The Warriors

The Toronto Raptors are starting their west coast road trip in San Francisco, to face the Golden State Warriors. Both teams are hoping to get back to a winning track, after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Raptors (6-10) are hoping that they learn from their mistakes, after DeMar DeRozan showed frustration being escorted by … Read more

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

Post Game Report Card: Raps Blow Early Lead and fall to the Nuggets at home

The Toronto Raptors ran into a very formidable opponent this Sunday in the Denver Nuggets. Dwane Casey felt the need to shake things up by removing Amir Johnson from the starting lineup and it seemed to be the right move with the Raptors jumping to a 15-point lead early in the game. In typical Raptors … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Despite Late Rally, Raptors Lose To Heat

Tonight, the Toronto Raptors fell to the Miami Heat for the second time this month, losing 90-83. For the most part the loss to the champs was anticipated by many, but the Raptors could have played better, nonetheless. After this loss, Toronto still leads the Atlantic Division with a 6-9 record on the year. Offense: C- Man, that … 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

DeMar DeRozan and Rudy Gay: Why Haven’t They Been Able To Co-Exist?

The Toronto Raptors are sitting atop the Atlantic Division, and 4th in the Eastern Conference. Despite the Raptors’ early success, there are still many issues to address. One of them is the wing play. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not here to trash Rudy Gay or DeMar DeRozan, but more to elaborate on their strengths and weaknesses, to … 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

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Get A Huge Victory Against Washington

Don’t look now, but the Toronto Raptors finally have a win streak going. Against the Washington Wizards tonight, Toronto was able to hang tough for just enough time to walk away with a 96-88 victory. In this Friday night matchup against a Washington team that many predictors anticipated competing for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the … Read more

Game Day Preview: Atlantic Division-Leading Raptors Host Wizards

The Toronto Raptors host the Washington Wizards Friday night at the Air Canada Center aiming for a season high two-game win streak and a stronger grip of the Atlantic (Titanic) Division. Toronto (5-7) sits atop of the division ½ games ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers, a foe they ousted recently 108-98. After a slow start, … Read more