Raptors lose season series to Bulls, remain a game behind Cavs
Playing seven games in 11 days finally seemed to get the best of the Raps.
Nikola Vucevic
Player Breakdown: Gasol vs. Magic, Aug. 5
Death, taxes, and Marc Gasol tucking Nikola Vucevic in his back pocket.
Top 100 Players to Finish the Season 50-26
To the surprise of no one, the NBA is trying very hard to finish it’s season. Players and owners alike have a watchful eye on dropping revenue, and will do their damndest to mitigate the financial losses that COVID-19 has subjected to their sector. Naturally, there’s a lot left to figure out before anything pops…
Gameday: Magic @ Raptors, Nov. 20
After a disappointing loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Toronto Raptors dusted themselves off and thoroughly handled the underwhelming (but somewhat likeable) Charlotte Hornets. It was an example of the Raptors and Gasol finally making good on his offensive potential, and showing that his offensive utility exists outside of being a 5-out center. Coming into…
Defense wins championships and regular season games as Raptors beat the Magic
During the Raptors championship run you would sometimes have to take a step back and say: “Wow, these guys can really play defense.” And honestly I don’t think that quality has left the team whatsoever. Granted, the Magic are not a juggernaut offensively, but that doesn’t mean the Raptors extended runs of lockdown defense aren’t…
Pre-game news and notes: Projecting some adjustments for Game 3
How can Orlando respond, and what Toronto did in game two that was so dominant
More Movement – Marc Gasol’s Game 2 Defense
One of the things that was especially disappointing to watch in Game 1 was DJ Augustin’s first half scoring output. The Raptors, who were especially eager to thwart Nikola Vucevic’s offense, stuck Marc Gasol to him like glue – which was effective – but allowed Augustin to get to his right hand, and move unchecked…
Playoff Matchup Confirmed: Raptors to host Magic
We made it! After weeks of being locked into the two-seed and watching the uninspiring race for the final Eastern Conference playoff spots, the Toronto Raptors can finally game plan against a known opponent. The Raptors will begin their playoff campaign against the 7th seeded Orlando Magic. The playoff schedule will be announced later tonight.…
Quick Reaction: Magic 109, Raptors 121
ORL Magic 109 Final Box Score 121 TOR Raptors D+ P. Siakam28 MIN, 6 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 0 STL, 2-9 FG, 1-3 3FG, 1-2 FT, 0 BLK, 2 TO, 3 +/- Ugly start. Missed his first five, had an awful turnover. Just didn’t look like the Siakam we’ve grown accustomed to. To be…