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The Dallas Mavericks (0-2) will face the Toronto Raptors (1-1) Sunday for a 6:30pm CST tipoff at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks enter the midpoint of their season opening five-game homestand in search of their first win against a Raptors team bent on defying expectations. The Raptors arrive on the heels of a closely contended […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 2 months ago | 1 read
In a game that was far from perfect for the Bucks, they managed to pull out a 122-116 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The team had 18 turnovers (most coming in the first half), and didn’t shoot great from three (14/40), but still found a way to gut it out. Giannis was monstrous, and as […]
From Brew Hoop | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Atlanta Hawks were in Orlando on Friday evening to face the Magic after a disappointing season opener against the Toronto Raptors. It would be a tough battle to redeem themselves, as they came into the matchup down Zaccharie Risacher with an ankle injury and Kristaps Porzingis with flu-like symptoms. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Onyeka Okongwu […]
From Peachtree Hoops | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Toronto Raptors’ home opener, which many were considering the “opening act” to the Blue Jays’ World Series opening game, put this fresh Raps squad head-to-head with the Greek Freak. Giannis Antetokounmpo, former NBA MVP and one of the league’s best big men, is a hard match-up for literally anyone. After Toronto was able to […]
From Raptors HQ | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Milwaukee Bucks downed the Toronto Raptors, 122-116, to improve to 2-0 on the young season. Giannis was an absolute killer, with 31 points, 20 rebounds (!), and seven assists. Additionally, Cole Anthony and Gary Trent Jr. combined for 43 points. The Raptors were led by Brandon Ingram, who dropped 29 points. NBA.com Box […]
From Brew Hoop | about 2 months ago | 1 read
It’s a huge day in Toronto sports history, but for the Raptors, it’s just game no. 2 of 82. The Toronto Raptors will welcome the Milwaukee Bucks at Scotiabank Arena for their home opener tonight, but the attention of everyone will be just two blocks down the street. With the Blue Jays playing game 1 […]
From Raptors HQ | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks secured an opening-night win over the Washington Wizards, 133-120, but now they face their first road test of the season, traveling north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors. Milwaukee took the season series against Toronto last year, 3-0. The last time these two teams met was January 17, when […]
From Brew Hoop | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The good injury luck the Bucks had going into the regular season didn’t last long at all. Just 10 minutes into the season opener against the Washington Wizards, the new starting point guard, Kevin Porter Jr., suffered a left ankle sprain. It happened after he accidentally stepped on Bobby Portis’s foot while defending Cam Whitemore […]
From Brew Hoop | about 2 months ago | 1 read
On the heels of an offseason deemed as the “best in the NBA” by the league’s general managers, the Atlanta Hawks got stomped in their season opener on Wednesday night, losing by 20 points to the Toronto Raptors in a game that was basically over by the 10:00 mark of the 4th quarter. Trae Young […]
From Peachtree Hoops | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Hawks at long last tipped off their season against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night in State Farm Arena. Atlanta deployed their expected new lineup with Kristaps Porzingis at the five to make his Hawks debut. For Toronto, it was the first time Brandon Ingram suited up for them since being acquired at the […]
From Peachtree Hoops | about 2 months ago | 1 read
With the Eastern Conference in flux, several teams made renovations to their rosters in an attempt to plant a flag on one of the available playoff spots. On a night when two teams finally got the chance to debut their starting lineups in a meaningful game, it was the Toronto Raptors who staked their claim […]
From Raptors HQ | about 2 months ago | 9 reads
The Hawks kick off their 2025-26 season with a visit from the Canadian neighbors from up north. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start Time: 7:30 EST PM TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE) Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) […]
From Peachtree Hoops | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Happy Toronto Raptors season to all who celebrate! The boys in red (#rippurple) kick off their season on the road Wednesday night, the first time in a decade they are not playing their season opener at home. With the energy in Toronto at a high given the Blue Jays’ World Series appearance kicking off Friday, […]
From Raptors HQ | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Toronto Raptors begin their regular season against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Sportsnet. The matchup marks the first time the Raptors open the season on the road since 2011, during which they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-96 on Dec. 8 in a lockout-shortened season. While rookie […]
From Raptors HQ | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Toronto Raptors go up against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The game, the first of the 2025-26 season for both teams, starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE and SportsNet. The Hawks went 40-42 a season ago and missed the playoffs. The Raptors finished 30-52 during the 2024-25 regular season and missed the playoffs. When is Hawks vs. Raptors? This matchup between the Hawks and Raptors is set to start on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Be ready to see the ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Atlanta Hawks square off against the Toronto Raptors as 6-point favorites on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET in the season opener for both teams on FDSSE and SportsNet. The matchup has an over/under of 235.5 points. Hawks vs. Raptors Odds Hawks odds to win: -225 Raptors odds to win: +188 Spread: Hawks (-6) Total: 235.5 How to Bet on Hawks vs. Raptors Game Time and Information When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: State Farm Arena in ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Jaylen Brown practiced fully Monday and said he feels “great” after tweaking his hamstring Wednesday. Brown, who suffered the injury during the Celtics’ preseason finale against the Raptors, said “we’ll see” when asked whether he plans to play in the regular-season opener versus the 76ers this coming Wednesday. It appears his departure from the Toronto […]
From CelticsBlog | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Despite the Toronto Blue Jays playing in game five of the ALCS nearly 4,000 miles away, baseball fever coursed through the confines of the Scotiabank Arena, where the Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 119-114 on Friday. Both Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic and Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez fielded questions from the media before […]
From Raptors HQ | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Brooklyn Nets played their fourth and final preseason game on Friday night, visiting the Toronto Raptors. Viewers can only hope the first half wasn’t a true preview of their regular season. Not only did Brooklyn fall behind by double-digit immediately — though that part might not bother many — but they looked overmatched by […]
From NetsDaily | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Three down, one to go. The Brooklyn Nets concluded a successful trip to China with a 111-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. The team has gotten some much needed rest the past few days thanks to all that travel, and will look to speed through the preseason finale before the real games begin. […]
From NetsDaily | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Herald Celtics sign tryout forward to two-way contract after strong preseason Joe Mazzulla hints at Celtics’ starting lineup after preseason finale Can Xavier Tillman’s preseason game-winner be springboard for Celtics big man? Jaylen Brown leaves with injury as Celtics beat Raptors in preseason finale How Joe Mazzulla explained Celtics’ coaches vs. media game: ‘(It) was […]
From CelticsBlog | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Herald Celtics sign tryout forward to two-way contract after strong preseason Joe Mazzulla hints at Celtics’ starting lineup after preseason finale Can Xavier Tillman’s preseason game-winner be springboard for Celtics big man? Jaylen Brown leaves with injury as Celtics beat Raptors in preseason finale How Joe Mazzulla explained Celtics’ coaches vs. media game: ‘(It) was very, very important’ Joe Mazzulla salutes Malcolm Brogdon after ex-Celtics guard’s retirement Celtics waive rook...
From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Good win to close out the preseason. Next time they take the court, it will be for real against the 76ers. Raptors fans are funny. They trashed their own team way more than they did the Celtics. Poor Scottie Barnes. He really got a lot of hate from the fans. And, they sent a lot of love toward the Celtics, especially Pritchard and White. I do think the Celtics are going to be fun to watch this season. My favorites are in bold. What ar...
From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s official. Egor Demin will be healthy enough to take the court Friday in Toronto vs. the Raptors. Jordi Fernandez told beat writers that not only is the 6’9” Russian point guard healthy enough but he expects Demin to “play some minutes.” “So he’s been practicing based on the program that we’ve had for him. […]
From NetsDaily | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It was finally time for Toronto Raptors fans to get their first taste of the projected starting lineup for the season. Visiting a familiar foe in the Boston Celtics for their second-last game of the preseason, the combination of Barnes, Quickley, Ingram, Poeltl and Barrett stepped out on the floor together for the first of […]
From Raptors HQ | about 2 months ago | 2 reads