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While Kawhi Leonard didn’t play in the first game of the preseason, his return to Toronto has sparked serious feelings of nostalgia, memories of simpler times from seven years ago. This, of course, may make you wonder… if the Raptors could get their Finals MVP back on their squad, could you, or SHOULD you, get […]
Coach Darko Rajakovic says the Raptors are letting newcomer Kawhi Leonard get up to speed before putting him in a preseason game. But yes, the plan is for Leonard to play in one eventually. Leonard sat out the Raptors’ 129-105 loss to the Heat on Saturday. He likely will miss next Saturday’s exhibition against his […] The post Raptors taking their time with Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Toronto Raptors opened their preseason on Saturday with a 129-105 loss to the Miami Heat in Quebec City. However, the result drew less attention than Kawhi Leonard, Toronto’s biggest offseason addition and the headline act fans came to see. The Raptors have since shared a plan for Leonard that could shape the next few [...]
The Heat got their first game with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday, and coach Erik Spoelstra came away talking about a player he used to watch from the other bench. Antetokounmpo had nine points, seven assists and four rebounds in 14 first-half minutes against the Raptors in Quebec City. All seven assists led to 3-pointers, as […] The post Erik Spoelstra sees some Magic in Giannis’ playmaking appeared first on Hoops Wire .
It was only one preseason game, but Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an encouraging performance in the Heat’s exhibition over Toronto in Quebec City on Saturday, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. The two-time MVP, who was limited to a career-low 36 appearances last season due to a variety of injuries, finished with nine points, seven […]
The Miami Heat had a positive start to the NBA preseason with a 129-105 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo needed only 14 minutes in his Heat debut to give Erik Spoelstra an idea of what his new superstar could bring to the offense. Spoelstra made a heartfelt comparison when discussing […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra teases Magic Johnson comparison for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Miami Heat looked different from last season when they kicked off the NBA preseason against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. The roster now has Giannis Antetokounmpo as one of the key forces on the frontcourt. During Antetokounmpo’s preseason debut for the Heat, Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra was impressed with his playmaking. “With the […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals what impresses him most about Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Who impressed in an unimpressive game? The post 3 standouts from Toronto’s pre-season opener first appeared on Raptors Republic .
With Kawhi Leonard out, Ja’Kobe Walter must use the preseason to strengthen his case for a bigger Raptors role — like a permanent spot amongst the starters.
6 Foot 7 Foot by Lil Wayne was one of 2011’s hottest songs, but also seems to have served as the blueprint for Allen Graves’ growth spurt. The Raptors’ first round draft pick shot up from 6’0” to 6’7” over his first two summers in high school, and this massive bodily change, in part, brought […]
We break down RJ Barrett's role in the new-look Toronto Raptors and if he can manage to make an impact heading into next season.
For the Toronto Raptors to exceed their sky-high expectations, their young core will need to shine when Kawhi Leonard misses time.
Giannis Antetokounmpo made his Miami Heat debut in dominant fashion as the Heat defeated the Toronto Raptors 129-105 in their preseason opener on October 3 at Videotron Centre in Quebec City. Antetokounmpo played only 14:07 but made a major impact, finishing with nine points on 3-of-3 shooting, four rebounds and seven assists. All seven of […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo makes Heat debut in win over Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The final score doesn’t matter, but the Miami Heat took care of business in their first preseason game in Quebec City, Canada, against the Toronto Raptors this weekend. Nineteen players saw the floor for Miami, which is obviously a lot, especially since no starter played more than 14 minutes. So who were a few winners […] The post 3 winners and 2 losers from Heat’s preseason opener v. Raptors appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat fans came into the preseason wanting a first look at what Giannis Antetokounmpo could do alongside Bam Adebayo and the rest of the new-look roster. They had the first glimpse. Maybe more than what they asked for. After the promising outing against the Raptors, the early reaction was not concern about whether the […] The post Fans Get Worried About Miami Heat After Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co.’s Preseason Game vs. Raptors appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Giannis Antetokounmpo made his long-awaited Miami Heat debut, and it didn't disappoint as he dominated in the first preseason win against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Antetokounmpo played 14 minutes in this game, finishing with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists on perfect 3/3 shooting from the field and 3/4 from the free throw line, leading the Heat to a 129-105 win. https://x.com/NBA/status/2106562472270610630 Following the victory, Antetokounmpo drew high praise from Heat head co...
The Toronto Raptors felt like they had woke up from a hangover in their first pre-season game versus Giannis Antetokounmpo and the new-look Miami Heat. In an extremely inconsequential game, the Raptors looked lethargic and disorganized throughout. But who can blame them when they had only approximately six rotation players healthy in this game? Kawhi ... Read more The post Raptors lose their pre-season opener but three players flexed their muscles first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The new-look Miami Heat are already looking scary in their first preseason game ahead of the new season. The Heat defeated the Toronto Raptors on Saturday in Quebec 129-105, with Giannis Antetokounmpo also making his long-awaited debut for his new team. Antetokounmpo played 14 minutes in this game, finishing with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists on perfect 3/3 shooting from the field and 3/4 from the free throw line to officially open his new chapter with Miami. https://x.com/ESPNNBA/status...
Preseason Game 1 between the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors saw Kawhi Leonard sit out while Giannis Antetokounmpo played for coach Erik Spoelstra’s team. Klay Thompson shouted out a rookie before the game, but the Heat veterans took control in a 129-105 road victory. Antetokounmpo shot a perfect 3-for-3 from the field, finishing with a […] The post How Giannis Antetokounmpo performed in Heat preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Miami Heat fans rejoice after first preseason win.
The Centre Videotron in Quebec City finally was able to host its first NBA Canada Series game, a matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat. It didn’t go in the home team’s favour, as Toronto fell 129-105 to the heat. Regardless, it was a fun matchup that will prove to be great all season. […]
While it is only preseason, Saturday night was filled with plenty of anticipation for the new-look Miami Heat against the Toronto Raptors. Predictably, both teams looked fairly disjointed. There were a lot of fouls, a healthy amount of unforced errors and, frankly, helter-skelter basketball from two teams trying to play frantically while their legs weren’t […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat beat Raptors 129-105 in preseason opener appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Raptors lose their first preseason game. The post Quick Reaction: Heat 129, Raptors 105 first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The Miami Heat were red-hot during the first half of their first preseason game against the Toronto Raptors.
The Miami Heat finally raised their ceiling to dangerous heights once again after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Toronto Raptors were not satisfied with merely climbing back into the playoff picture, so they reunited with 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. Although the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and […] The post Giannis playing, Kawhi Leonard out for Heat-Raptors preseason clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .