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Toronto Raptors need Norman Powell on the court, not the bench

After the Toronto Raptors lost 115-84 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, it’s apparent that whatever they’re doing isn’t exactly working to their advantage. The Cavaliers ran them off the court by driving to the rim for highlight dunks, on their way to 56 points in the paint. The Raptors seemed tired … Read more

Series Preview: Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers

For the first time in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors have reached the conference finals. The main goal this year was to advance past the first round. However, after advancing to the second round, expectations weren’t as clear. Well, here we are. Our precious Raptors are in the Eastern Conference Finals against the King, LeBron James. While … Read more

Raptors player ratings for the Heat series

  The Toronto Raptors did it. They made it past the second round, they overcame a strong and well supported Miami team, they made their first conference final in franchise history, and they continue to make history in what is now undeniably their greatest season. These are my grades for some of the members of … Read more

Post Game Report: DeRozan, Casey bury Raptors in game 4 loss to Heat

After leading for the majority of the 4th quarter, the Toronto Raptors lost game 4, 94-87, after Miami Heat‘s Dwyane Wade took the game to overtime with a late run. The Raptors were in control for the most part of the second half, after having to fight back down by double digits in the first … Read more

Raptors player ratings for the Pacers series

The Toronto Raptors eventually managed to hold off the resilient never say die Indiana Pacers and advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2001. Like the series the roster had it share of individual ups and downs. Each rating is out of 10 based on the first round series … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors drop Game 1 to the Pacers

The beautiful sun shined upon Jurassic Park as the Toronto Raptors opened up yet another post-season at home against the seventh seeded Indiana Pacers. Unfortunately the tears of joy quickly turned to pain as the Raptors dropped a seventh consecutive Playoff game, 100-90. Paul George had 33 points after averaging just 16 points a game against … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers – Game 1

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs. Even with the second seed, the Raptors are using whatever fuel they can get to help propel them past the Indiana Pacers  into the second round. For a more detailed analysis on what to expect from the series check out … Read more

Post Game Repot Card: Regular season ends as Raptors reserves take down Nets

The 82 game regular season has come to an end and the Toronto Raptors played out their final game, taking a 103-96 win against the Brooklyn Nets. The win puts the Raptors at 56-26, 30 games over .500 and by far the best record in franchise history. There was very little to fight for tonight … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors beat 76ers, will face Indiana in the first round

In a somewhat meaningless game the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night in one last regular season show at home before the playoffs. Norman Powell logged close to 40 minutes yet again and led his team with 18 points as every Raptor who played in this game recorded a point and seven … 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