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Raptors ring in the new year with loss to the depleted Nuggets
The Toronto Raptors faced the Denver Nuggets in the midst of their five-game home-stand. After clinching back-to-back comeback wins against Golden State and Orlando, everyone was probably ready for a matchup that didn’t involve fingernail biting or a double-digit deficit. Especially when facing a shell of Denver’s regular lineup. Unfortunately, that’s not what anyone got. The […]
The Raptors eye early start on New Year’s resolutions against Nuggets
The Toronto Raptors didn’t wait for the calendar to turn for a reason to initiate the early stages of a sorely needed transformation. They’re still a long way from being the type of team they want to be. But from the perspective of those not privy to what’s going on inside the locker room, the […]
How the Raptors continue redefining their identity with win over Magic
Good teams play the schedule in front of them. The Toronto Raptors have struggled with that this season. But it isn’t too late to rewrite how fans and pundits look back on this iteration of the team. After an emotionally draining comeback victory against the Golden State Warriors, the Raptors welcomed the Orlando Magic into […]
Raptors can’t follow up inspiring victory with letdown vs. Magic
The Toronto Raptors know a thing or two about sparking a flame before losing a fire to the winds of inconsistency. After a nine-game winning streak, they dropped a game in overtime to the Charlotte Hornets on Nov. 29. An 8-2 start at home was followed by five consecutive losses at the Scotiabank Arena. Most […]
Raptors recapture 2019 thrill in historic comeback win vs. Warriors
Whenever the Toronto Raptors host the Golden State Warriors, there’s a palpable energy that surges through the building. The obvious reason for the electric atmosphere is that these two organizations are forever connected after the 2019 NBA finals. It was a time defined by an impossible dream finally being realized for Toronto, while it marked […]
Raptors must rebuild their rep as elite home team, begins with Warriors
There used to be a feeling that coursed through the halls of Scotiabank Arena. Even when faces changed on the court or on the sideline, that electricity remained. Whatever it was, the aura eventually dissipated and the Toronto Raptors are either a victim of this new reality or the reason for it. The Raptors have […]
The post-holiday curse awaits the Raptors ahead of matchup vs. Wizards
Ever since the Toronto Raptors played the first Christmas Day on Canadian soil in 2019, the post-holiday season hasn’t been kind to the team. Since that historic moment, the Raptors are 1-4 in their first game back from the holidays, with their lone victory coming against the Washington Wizards in 2023. Despite the festivities around […]
Unlikely duo produce career nights, reveal Raptors have second gear
In another timeline, the Toronto Raptors dropped their final game before the holiday break. That group opts to delay improvement in the hope that time with family and an overall reset will drive the team forward. But this version of the Raptors didn’t have plans to wait for anyone to save them from a three-game […]
The league caught up to the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat
The Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat are separated by differences in culture, philosophy, and to the chagrin of Canadian basketball enthusiasts, the temperature in December. However, even with the disparity, there are clear plot points indicating that both teams have charted similar courses ahead of their matchup on Tuesday. After a mixed bag of […]
This loss to the Celtics raises uncomfortable questions for Toronto
Christmas has come early for Boston fans, as the Celtics were delivered an overwhelming victory, 112-96, in Toronto on Saturday night. Jaylen Brown might as well have been driving that sleigh, as the Celtics had no need for their leading scorer to beat down the Raptors in their own arena. The Raptors begin their road […]
Heated Rivalry has the potential to change the culture of male sports
If you’ve been living under a rock or don’t appreciate good television, you may not know about the latest sports show that’s captured the attention of pretty much everyone this month: Heated Rivalry. A Crave original, now their most successful original show of all time, is adapted from a romance novel about two rival NHL […]
Can the Raptors even the season series against the Celtics?
The Toronto Raptors aim to start a three-game winning streak as the Boston Celtics aim to stop a two-game skid as the third and fourth seeds in the Eastern Conference match up in Toronto this Saturday night. Having lost the most recent contest to the C’s, Toronto will be looking to even the season series […]
Toronto Raptors have a Poeltl Problem
The Toronto Raptors have a lot to be proud of these days. They are currently (as of Friday, Dec. 19) 3rd in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 17-11, and have also won their last two road games after a hard stretch of losses that ended in their NBA Cup elimination. Yet, as we […]
Late-game execution the key for Toronto against the Bucks
After a challenging homestand, the change of scenery has been a welcome sight for the Raptors. After a solid win Monday, they followed that up tonight with a well-fought win over the Milwaukee Bucks 111-105. Both teams have had their share of struggles recently. Milwaukee continues to miss Giannis Antetokounmpo who was joined by Taurean […]
Raptors take on Giannis-less Bucks
The Toronto Raptors got back on track on Monday with a win against the Miami Heat, and will look to keep it going in Milwaukee tonight. Both the Raptors and Heat entered Monday’s contest on four-game losing streaks, but the Raptors pulled it out with clutch performances from Jamal Shead and Scottie Barnes, and a […]
Multiple Toronto Raptors have shots at All-Star nods
Voting for the 2026 NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles opened on Wednesday, and the Toronto Raptors have two players who have a decent shot at being there. The team’s social media accounts launched their voting campaigns, centring on Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram in their efforts. If you’re unfamiliar with how NBA All-Stars are […]
Toronto Tempo continue to establish identity with new jerseys
The Toronto Tempo have finally announced the look of the jerseys for their inaugural season, and it seems that the team in the 6ix will be dressed to the nines when they take the court next year. The Tempo will play in two different kits, the “Explorer” in the wine-coloured Bordeaux, and the “Heroine” in […]
The Rap-Up: Recalibrating for the second trimester
Welcome to the second trimester of the NBA season! Say what you will about the NBA Cup, but it affords players and teams some much-needed rest. (If you think it’s too early for rest, take another look at the growing list of injuries league-wide!) While the first trimester feels like a race — frontrunners racing […]
Raptors look to get back on track against Heat
It was just a couple weeks ago that the Toronto Raptors took a 17-point lead against the Charlotte Hornets, a 10-game winning streak on the line. It has been a long two weeks. The team is now on a losing streak. A loss against the Miami Heat would bring the streak to five games. Their […]
Toronto Raptors’ woes continue as they lose NBA Cup QF to Knicks — but don’t panic yet
It’s been the closest thing we’ve had to playoff basketball in Toronto for a little while, as the Toronto Raptors played in their very first NBA Cup knockout game Tuesday night against the Knicks. Winner moves on to play the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas next weekend, losers head to Miami for a regular schmegular […]
Davis to Toronto? What does is mean to trade for the big man?
Things were supposed to be different for Anthony Davis. The number one pick out of Kentucky made his way out of the muck and mire of New Orleans to the glitz and glamour of the Los Angeles Lakers, won a championship alongside LeBron James, and seemed fixed for his legacy to be cemented on the […]
NBA Cup Matchup Should Reveal Everything About the Toronto Raptors
Something about the Toronto Raptors is broken. That much is clear ahead of their NBA Cup quarterfinal debut against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on Sportsnet. After winning 13 of 14 games, including a stretch of nine straight, the Raptors are currently in the middle of a maddening […]
What an NBA Cup would mean for the Toronto Raptors
Coming off three losses in a row from the Raptors, victory is not exactly at the forefront of the minds of the Toronto faithful. The NBA Cup knockout game against New York could look very different, especially if RJ Barrett makes a comeback. What if the boys in red take it all the way and […]
Raptors recover from rough first half, not enough to overcome Celtics
A lot can change game to game in an NBA season. For the Toronto Raptors, there was a bit of a pattern over the weekend. It started when they played the LA Lakers on Thursday night, losing by a buzzer-beater shot assisted by LeBron James. It wasn’t necessarily a bad loss, but after the game, […]
Preview: Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics
Already this season the Toronto Raptors have seen some hills and valleys. A 9-game winning streak has turned into dropping 4 of the last 5 games and scoring a season-low in their most recent outing against Charlotte. Now, in the midst of their home-stand, they need to see if they are able to stop the […]
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