Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images The Raptors have an important week ahead with two of the hardest opponents remaining on the schedule. There are 7 weeks left in the season. How the Toronto Raptors perform over these next 7 weeks could be the difference in landing a franchise-altering player in the draft or “just” a solid starter to grow with Toronto’s already solid … [Read more...] about The Rap-Up: Toronto enters must-lose territory this week
Toronto Raptors blaze through a struggling Phoenix Suns team, winning 127-109
Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images It was time for a BBQ in SBA tonight as Barnes, Barrett, and Quickley each scored 20+ points against the Phoenix Suns. After watching a thrilling Notre Dame vs NC State women’s basketball game that went to double overtime, it was time to head over to Scotiabank Arena for the Raptors — hoping it would NOT go into 2 OT. (It didn’t) The Toronto … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors blaze through a struggling Phoenix Suns team, winning 127-109
Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns: Can the Raps take down the struggling “big 3”?
Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Despite an apparent lack of worry from Suns players, they’ve been struggling recently, and it could be a perfect opportunity for Toronto to capitalize and return to the “win” column. In the midst of a home stand, the Toronto Raptors will host the Phoenix Suns for their first of two matchups this season. The last three years, they’ve split, … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns: Can the Raps take down the struggling “big 3”?
Running Diary of Caribbean Night
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images The Toronto Raptors kick off the post-All-Star schedule with an overtime loss to the visiting Miami Heat, 120-111. On a cold February evening when the temperature -20, the vibes inside Scotiabank Arena were significantly warmer. No, not because the Miami Heat were in town. It was Caribbean Heritage Night! Between the soca … [Read more...] about Running Diary of Caribbean Night
The Rap-Up: The real season begins
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Raptors welcome a pair of underachieving teams to Scotiabank Arena. Can Toronto maintain its current draft lottery standing? 27 and 75. 27 games and some combination of 75-105 ping pong balls will help determine the next stage of the Toronto Raptors’ rebuilding process. As things currently stand, the Raptors hold the 5th-best … [Read more...] about The Rap-Up: The real season begins