Posts Tagged ‘Toronto Raptors’
Raptors can finally play in Toronto again
The Raptors have gotten approval from the Canadian government to play games at their home arena this season, a team spokesperson said Friday. Toronto played last season in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s not clear whether the team will be allowed to have full attendance at Scotiabank Arena. Fans who…
Read MoreThree Trade Targets That The Raptors May Look To Pursue
There never seemed to be much doubt coming into the 2020-21 NBA season that it would be an unusual campaign for the Toronto Raptors. The 2019 NBA champions were forced to play outside Canada (home games were in Florida), and there are still so many questions regarding the direction that the team could be going…
Read MoreMarc Gasol to join Lakers
Marc Gasol is joining the reigning NBA champion Los Angele Lakers, according to published reports. The three-time All-Star and the club have finalized a two-year deal. The 35-year-old big man played for the Toronto Raptors for the past 1 1/2 years. Gasol spent the majority of his career with the Memphis Grizzlies before being traded…
Read MoreThe Canadian Conundrum: Kawhi Leonard’s Decision
We’re just a few days into NBA free agency, but things have slowed to a near-standstill as the league awaits the decision of Kawhi Leonard on where he will be signing. Word is that he’s taking his time but there are three teams left in the running to land the incumbent Finals MVP, the Toronto…
Read MoreToronto Raptors win their first NBA title
On a historic night, the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA title yesterday. Entering the game they were seeking to win their first championship as they faced the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. On one hand, the Raptors missed out on a golden opportunity when they dropped Game 5 and…
Read MoreWarriors beat the Raptors in Game 5, and cut series deficit to 3-2
Having taken a 3-1 series lead following Game 4, the stage was set for the Toronto Raptors as they hosted the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. A win for the home team and Toronto would celebrate the franchise’s first-ever championship. In contrast, a win for the Warriors would help them…
Read MoreNBA Finals: Raptors beat Warriors 105-92, take 3-1 series lead
The Toronto Raptors were looking to beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. The two teams split the first two games. Afterwards, the Raptors won Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead against the Warriors. However, as impressive as that Game 3 win was, the Warriors…
Read More2019 NBA Finals: Toronto Raptors take 2-1 series lead over Golden State Warriors
The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors were tied at 1-1 following a big 3-pointer by Andre Iguodala in the closing seconds in Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals. And to be honest, Toronto missed a golden opportunity to go up 2-0 after blowing a double-digit lead in that contest. But as luck would…
Read MoreNBA Finals: The timely return of DeMarcus Cousins
The best-of-seven NBA Finals has now been reduced to a five-game series after the Golden State Warriors tied it up 1-1 in Game 2. The defending champions will have the home court advantage in Game 3 as they host the Toronto Raptors at Oracle Arena on Wednesday night. Despite making their stand for a 2-1…
Read MoreNBA Finals: Warriors even series 1-1 on Iguodala trey
Even with several of their players banged up, the Golden State Warriors managed to defeat the Toronto Raptors 109-104 in Game 2 of the NBA finals. DeMarcus Cousins drew the start in this game despite being not much of a factor in Game 1. The big man, who just recovered from a partially torn left…
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