Posts Tagged ‘Toronto Raptors’
NBA: record chasing LeBron drives Cavaliers win
LeBron James remains king of the road after the Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed victory in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Cav’s took it to the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter to take a 3-0 lead in the series and will need a win in Game 4 to progress with a sweep. In the other…
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs Ties the Series at 1-1
After a 27-point beat down in game one, the San Antonio Spurs came out focused in a must-win situation. The Spurs played their style of basketball with defense and patience to beat the Rockets 121-96. San Antonio Spurs 121 – Houston Rockets 96 Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs to victory as he’s done all season.…
Read MoreKawhi Leonard powers Spurs in the clutch
One of the essential characteristics of a true NBA superstar is the ability to take over a game and deliver the goods for your team when they need it most. That is exactly what Kawhi Leonard did for the Spurs, allowing them to prevail over the Memphis Grizzlies, 103-96. San Antonio Spurs 103 – Memphis…
Read MoreGolden State Warriors advance after sweeping Blazers 4-0
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 128-103 in Game 4 to complete their 4-0 sweep of the series and will be advancing to the next round of the playoffs. Stephen Curry was on fire as he torched the Blazers for seven triples en route to his game-high 37 points. Portland’s Damian Lillard,…
Read MoreNBA Quarter-finals: Bulls stun Celtics in Game 2
The NBA quarter-finals are in full swing and fans are being treated to some amazing basketball. Six teams took to the hardwood on Tuesday to play Game 2 of their respective series. The trio of games brought some exciting action as well as an intriguing stunner as the Chicago Bulls surged to a 2-0 advantage…
Read MoreRobin Lopez, Serge Ibaka ejected after scuffle
Things got heated between the Chicago Bulls and the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Robin Lopez (CHI) and Serge Ibaka (TOR) were ejected after exchanging punches. The big men got into it after Ibaka, a Congolese-Spanish player who was traded to the Raptors this season from the Orlando Magic, appeared to hit Lopez with an elbow…
Read MoreMaccabi Haifa falls to Toronto Raptors, 85-92
Israeli club Maccabi Haifa met the Toronto Raptors in NBA preseason action and fell, 85-92 to the Canadian franchise. Despite another loss to another NBA team, Maccabi Haifa has gained special exposure and experience throughout this process, something few teams in the domestic and regional leagues that they compete in can boast about. Even if…
Read MoreValanciunas charged with drunk driving
Toronto Raptors’ center Jonas Valanciunas (211 cm) has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI). The second-year player from Lithuania is charged with having greater than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood and is to appear in court in nearby Collingwoodon April 22. The 21-year-old Valanciunas has been averaging 11.0…
Read MoreRudy Gay traded to the Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings have acquired high-scoring forward Rudy Gay (203 cm, Connecticut’06) from the Toronto Raptors in a trade involving seven players. Aside from Gay, the Kings will be receiving Aaron Gray (213 cm, Pittsburgh’07) and Quincy Acy (201 cm, Baylor’12). In exchange, Sacramento will be sending to Toronto Venezuelan guard Greivis Vasquez (198 cm,…
Read MoreDrake, new ambassador of the Raptors
Canadian-born rapper, Drake, has entered into a business partnership with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and will be the team’s new “Global Ambassador” and consultant. This move by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is part of an attempt to “rebrand” the team and improve its image. The hip-hop artist joins other famous celebrities from the entertainment…
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