Raptors Cage

To beat the Cavs, Raptors need to be perfect

This may as well be the Eastern Conference finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers know that their toughest match-up in the East is right in front of them, as a re-tooled Toronto Raptors team. As most of you probably remember, these two teams met in the Eastern Conference finals last playoffs, where the Raptors handed the Cavs their first two losses … Read more

Game Day Preview: Lowry, Raptors hope to rebound against Bucks in Game 2

The Toronto Raptors stayed true to tradition and once again lost game 1 of their playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, 97-83. This may come as a surprise to some but others have gotten used to game 1 losses. I, myself, believe the Raptors lose game 1’s on purpose as part of a strategy to scout their opponents. … Read more

Series Preview: Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks

The 2016-17 Toronto Raptors will look to build on the success achieved by last years squad, who made an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. The next step for this team, logically, is to reach the NBA Finals and capture the organization’s first-ever world championship. The quest starts Saturday, April 15 when the Raptors host the Milwaukee … Read more

For Raptors, championship window is now

There’s no time like the present. This adage holds especially true for the Toronto Raptors of 2016-17. What does it take in the NBA to win a championship? For LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, it took a nearly perfect playoff performance, including a legendary comeback in the NBA finals against one of the greatest team in NBA history. With LeBron … Read more

Game Day Preview: Bismack Biyombo, Terrence Ross in town as Raptors host Magic

Clinching a playoff berth was a sweet delight for the Toronto Raptors (44-29) who punched their ticket to a 4th straight postseason appearance, but still have much more to accomplish. Bismack Biyombo and Terrence Ross, two players from best Raptors team in franchise history are in town as the Toronto faces the Orlando Magic (27-46). Currently sitting as … Read more

Game Day Preview: From Rip City, to the 6ix

  After returning from the All-Star break with a big win against Boston, The Toronto Raptors now turn their focus to the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland comes into town after also winning their last game against the Orlando Magic. Previously, these two teams faced off on December 26th 2016 with Toronto pulling away late to seal … Read more

Is Serge Ibaka the answer for the struggling Raptors?

Orlando has agreed to trade Serge Ibaka to Toronto for Terrence Ross and a 2017 first-round pick, league sources tell @TheVertical. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 14, 2017 Toronto will send lower of its two first-round picks to Orlando in 2017, league sources tell @TheVertical. Toronto has the Clippers' pick. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors aim for the big 50 against Thunder

Tonight, the Toronto Raptors hope to accomplish the achievement that has long been eluding the club for it’s 21 year history. However, this won’t be an easy win as the Dinos take on a relentless Oklahoma City Thunder team. The Raps have maintained one of the top 5 records in the NBA for most of the season. … Read more

Raptors vs. Thunder: Game-Day Preview

There will be no lack of star power heading into Sunday’s matinee when the Toronto Raptors who are now 12-21 face the league leading Oklahoma City Thunder (25-7).  The Raptors are looking to pick up the pieces after falling apart against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. This afternoon they face a Thunder team who are … Read more