The streak has finally ended. As the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Toronto Raptors on Friday, many expected that the Lakers’ road losing streak would continue. They haven’t won a road game since their matchup against the Nets in Brooklyn. But, something changed against the Raptors. Was it the food they ate? Was it […]
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After a weak effort against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home to face off against the Toronto Raptors. Their first meeting of the year, Toronto was all over the Purple & Gold in the first quarter. They outscored the Lakers by 21 in the first quarter, and they did not look back. […]
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The Toronto Raptors Summer League team is full of talent for the future. As much as Raptors fans may hate the idea of a rebuild, there are tons of exciting young players for the franchise to build around. Fans know about the core pieces like OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam. Let’s look instead […]
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Before the NBA season started, the Toronto Raptors had problems. As the lone NBA team outside of the United States, the Raptors were going to run into isolation and quarantine issues with teams coming in and out of Toronto. The solution? Play their home games in Tampa, Florida. Tampa had an NBA-ready facility and no […]
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15. Fred VanVleet forgets he’s only 6’0 Raptors drinking game this season. Drink every time Freddy forgets he's 6'0? #WeTheNorth #RTZ #Raptors pic.twitter.com/huP9U0yLJN — Jade ''Auxiliary Things'' Johnson (@auxiliarythings) December 24, 2020 It’s bound to happen at least once a game right? VanVleet is driving through traffic surrounded by guys six or more inches taller […]
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Raptors Twitter is an amazing place to be. Overall it’s wam and supportive a, truly genuine community where when you have something to say, others care. On the basketball side of things they’re smart, funny, passionate people who will make your day better by their interactions. I know that a majority of my readers here […]
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With the Toronto Raptors season only a few hours away it is time to look at six Raptors who should enjoy breakout seasons this year. Pascal Siakam His lackluster bubble performance saw many people voice their concerns about his ability to be the Raptors number one option. Siakam’s answer to this was to spend the […]
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It comes as very little surprise, COVID-19 being what it is, that the Toronto Raptors have found it necessary to find a home south of the US/Canada border at least to begin the 2020-21 season. A statement from our president Masai Ujiri. pic.twitter.com/qrnPt5MEsA — Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 20, 2020 I’m not gonna lie to […]
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In 2020, we are seeing athletes ask their teams and universities to make a real change in their image across the sports landscape. One easy, simplistic way to begin that change is through language. More specifically, seeing the names we use to refer to schools, mascots, and team names as carrying weight. But what about […]
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Wednesday night gave us the best game so far in these NBA playoffs. The Celtics and Raptors Game 6 was a classic and it’s only right we get to see them play one more. If it was hard to keep watching hoops after that double-overtime battle, I don’t blame you. But the Clippers did extend […]
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Thursday night’s NBA Playoffs action saw one incredible finish, and one not so incredible finish. The Raptors needed a game-winning buzzer-beater to essentially save their season in Game 3. And the Clippers look like they are going to be way too much for the Nuggets in the second round. Let’s recap. Anunoby’s Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater Saves […]
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Another two-game slate in the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night and we had a bit of drama. The Raptors dug themselves a major hole against the Celtics. And the Nuggets scrapped their way into the second round to play the Clippers. Let’s take a look at last night’s action. Smart Puts Celtics on His Back […]
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Do you want to make some predictions on the NBA bubble seeding games? Download PropMe from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and join The Belly Up Sports NBA Bubble Contest. It’s free to play and you can guess how many charges Kyle Lowry will take in the bubble, and so much more. […]
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Today is #MyTwitterAnniversary. For many people that may seem like not such a big deal. For me, it’s the perfect day to write a story that’s been bouncing around in my head for a while now. My story. The story of how I got here. The story of how being a Raptors Fan Changed My […]
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