Today, the Toronto Raptors will begin a stretch of consecutive matchups versus Eastern Conference foes with sub-.500 records. Following a week where they were given three dissapointing losses against the Phoenix Suns, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the ante has been raised for the Raptors. Entering Sunday, not only are the Chicago Bulls (39-31) … Read more
Second-half defence helped the Toronto Raptors recover from a poor start and defeat the New Orleans Pelicans, 107-100. Toronto (38-29) ended a two-game skid and earned the season sweep of New Orleans (27-40). DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry combined for 54 points for Toronto. The defensive pressure of Amir Johnson and Tyler Hansbrough—who got the … Read more
Unlike Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons, the Toronto Raptors are going to have a difficult task against a surging Memphis Grizzlies team that has placed themselves in the Western Conference playoff picture. They’re 25-9 since January 1st, and have found the stride that led them to the Western Conference finals a year ago. This … Read more
The Toronto Raptors drop to 35-27, after losing a close one to the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors were impressive to start the game, going on a 9-0 run, and forcing Jason Kidd to talk things over when the Raps jumped to an early 10-point lead. However, the second quarter came, where the Claws lost all … Read more
Just like that, the Cleveland Cavaliers win streak has ended. Tonight, the Toronto Raptors were able to protect their homecourt with a 98-91 win over the visiting team which boasted not one, but two Canadian players (Tristan Thompson & Anthony Bennett) making their lone trip north of the border for the regular season. With this victory, the Raptors (30-25) … Read more
Tyler Hansbrough got into it quite a few times tonight against the Chicago Bulls. This GIF is probably the funniest incident of the night. Notice how Mike Dunleavy Jr. tries to punch Hansbrough, and how Psycho-T reacted. Priceless.
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
Tonight the Toronto Raptors improved to 7-2 against their division by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 104-95 on the road. Toronto now improves their overall record to 22-20, which momentarily ties them with the Atlanta Hawks. Coming off a huge comeback victory against the Mavericks the other night, DeMar DeRozan and the Raptors had some momentum … Read more
Five years in the league, and DeMar DeRozan has grown into a leader on this Toronto Raptors team hoping to make the playoffs after a 5 year drought. Not only is DeRozan trying to will this team into winning ways, but he’s also making a case to be as a potential All-Star reserve selection. If … Read more
The Toronto Raptors have been surging lately. Just a couple nights ago, the team continued its recent tear by taking down the Indiana Pacers in front of a sold out ACC crowd. Tonight, the Raptors head back out on the road to take on the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center. This is a huge game for both … Read more
