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Lowry Named Eastern Conference Player Of The Week

Well, it’s certainly no all-star appearance, however Kyle Lowry has been named the Eastern Conference player of the week. He certainly deserves the recognition. Kyle Lowry has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Jan. 27 – Feb. 2. #Raptors #RTZ — RaptorsMR (@RaptorsMR) February 3, 2014 Lowry averaged 25.0 pts & 8.0 … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Fall To Trail Blazers In Rip City

Last night, the Toronto Raptors ended a franchise drought in Colorado after an impressive 100-90 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Unfortunately, that luck didn’t transfer in the state of Oregon. DeMar DeRozan scored 36 points and Kyle Lowry added 23 as Toronto lost a nail-biter to Portland 106-103 at the Moda Center. The Raptors looked lethargic and uninspired in … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Head To Rip City To Battle Blazers

Less than 24 hours after emerging victorious in the Mile High City versus the Denver Nuggets, the Toronto Raptors will suit up to take on the Portland Trailblazers at the Moda Center. This matchup against the Blazers will be the second game of this five game road trip for Toronto. The Raptors (25-21) – who happen to be … Read more

Post Game Report: The Raptors Take Their First Win in Denver Since 2003

The Toronto Raptors add onto their win column, going 25-21 after taking their first victory in Denver since the 2003-2004 season. The Denver Nuggets were without their point guards, Ty Lawson, and Nate Robinson due to injuries. On a positive note, DeMar DeRozan returned back to the lineup after missing two games with a sprained left foot, … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors square off against Nuggets

  The surging Toronto Raptors are set to take on the Denver Nuggets in the mile-high city tonight at 9PM EST. With DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Patterson and Amir Johnson all listed as game-time decisions, Toronto (24-21) will look for production from its key reserves. The team looks to extend its two game win streak following … Read more

Lowry Being Snubbed From All-Star Game Is A Pathetic Reality

I should have followed Zach Lowe’s lead and prepared this article earlier. One Eastern Conference guard has a higher PER than Kyle Lowry, and that player (Wade) has missed 13 games. (Yes, I’m preparing my snub rant) — Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) January 30, 2014 Despite being undoubtedly deserving, I knew deep down Kyle Lowry was not going to … Read more

DeMar DeRozan Selected To All-Star Game, Lowry Snubbed

You knew only one of them would get in. DeMar DeRozan has been selected to the 2014 NBA All-Star game. DeRozan is more marketable, more well-known league wide, more likeable, and is the leading scorer on this team. There’s no doubt he deserved it. Kyle Lowry was not selected despite the fact that he’s been arguably the best … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Roll Over Magic

That one seemed really easy, didn’t it? Watching the new and improved Toronto Raptors take care of business is a beautiful thing, especially when considering some of the disappointing losses that have occurred versus weak opponents in recent weeks. Following a 98-83 win over the Orlando Magic at the Air Canada Centre tonight, the Toronto Raptors now sit three … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raps Look To Carry Momentum Vs Magic

UPDATE – Tyler Hansbrough is on the active roster, as per @RaptorsMR. Tyler Hansbrough is back on the active roster for tonight’s game versus Orlando. #RTZ #Raptors — RaptorsMR (@RaptorsMR) January 29, 2014     After an incredible victory against the red-hot Brooklyn Nets, the Toronto Raptors are back in Toronto for a tilt against the Orlando Magic. The Raps (23-21) … Read more