Kawhi Leonard avenges losses; Bucks lead series 2-1
The Raptors get on the board after a marathon double-overtime win over the Bucks.
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Gameday: 76ers @ Raptors – Game 7, May 12
Tonight the Toronto Raptors will play the most important game in the franchise’s 24 year history, facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers in game 7 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Six games between the Raptors and 76ers decided nothing. The series has been so back in forth and unpredictable that either team could have a…
Game 4 is the Biggest of Nick Nurse’s Career
When Nick Nurse took the job as head coach of the Toronto Raptors in the summer of 2018, he knew it wasn’t going to be easy. He was replacing the former Coach of the Year in Dwane Casey and inheriting arguably the most skilled team in franchise history with the best player to ever wear…
Just a couple things (please do them), it’ll help
The Raptors lost Game 2. They had their worst performance from downtown since January. One of the NBA’s resident marksmen, Danny Green went 1-6 on threes and five attempts were wide-open. He even missed the shot that would’ve given the Raptors the lead and thrown this series into a frenzy. The 76ers threw a wrench…
Quick Reaction: Magic 96, Raptors 115 (Raptors win series 4-1)
A coast-to-coast win to close out the first round. The Raptors brought a dominant performance to finish off the Magic.
Pascal Siakam sees lessons in the loss: "Good for us to get beat"
A day off means press conferences. Press conferences means quotes.
Looking for Game Two Adjustments
Saturday night, after the frustrating result in game 1 for the Raptors, I went looking for answers, and the method I usually choose to do so is to look at the data. The problem is, the story the data kept telling me was that the Raptors mostly outplayed Orlando, and lost anyways. The game film,…
Nick Nurse addresses Lowry, Fred performances; updates on Patrick McCaw; key stats to fix heading into Game 2
Nick Nurse spoke to the media on Sunday and addressed a number of issues from Game 1, and adjustments heading into Game 2.
Raptors Bench Shouldn’t Be a Problem Come Playoffs
For the past few years the Toronto Raptors have entered the NBA Playoffs with the opposite problem, possessing a strong bench with less than ideal starting talent. Last season, the Raptors entered the playoffs with the best bench in the NBA, and the skeptics who argued that benches become less important in the playoffs were…
Mailbag #2 – Another Gear? Insecurities and the 96′ Bulls
You’ve got questions, I’ve got answers. As a writer who’s been treated to a warm experience from readers, I can’t think of anything better than to do this type of write-up. To all those who had questions, and to everyone who has engaged in meaningful dialogue in the comments, thank you. Before we kick this…
