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The Toronto Raptors are celebrating after finishing off their road trip in style with a 103-101 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who hold the league's best record at 37-10.

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Raptors Scottie Barnes’ game-changing difference vs. Thunder highlighted in 2 stats

One could argue Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes’ block on Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren with 28.6 seconds left was the play of the night in a 103-101 win at the Paycom Center.

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One Trade Could Quietly Change Raptors Playoff Outlook

The Toronto Raptors are going into the trade deadline as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but they still have a lot of room for growth. The team can be a force on the defensive end of the floor, but it could also use another move or two to shore up its offensive needs.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 26

Raptors win war of attrition, finish 4-1 on West Coast trip

As Snow Stormageddon hit, Raptors fans were treated to a movie. A movie about a war of attrition. The OKC Thunder were up five points at the start of clutch time.

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Toronto Raptors News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Toronto Raptors Silence the Roar in OKC with Gritty Road Win 103-101

In the NBA, road wins are currency, but winning at the Paycom Center is something else entirely. It requires a specific kind of fortitude to walk into one of the loudest buildings in the league and walk out with a victory, especially against the top-seeded team in the conference.

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NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 26

Five Big Stats From Raptors Win vs. Thunder

The Toronto Raptors are on top after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 103-101. It's a big win for the Raptors, who handed the defending champions their 10th loss of the season.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Nation / January 26

Quickley’s Double-Double Powers Raptors Past Thunder for Fourth Straight Win

Immanuel Quickley delivered a standout performance Sunday night, finishing with 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors edged the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 103-101 to extend their winning streak to four games.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 26

Raptors film room: Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley clutch vs Thunder

That was the Raptors’ best win of the season. They went into Oklahoma City and beat an (albeit injured) defending champion while missing their two big men.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Scottie Barnes denies Chet Holmgren with crucial 4th quarter block

The Toronto Raptors’ current win streak hit four games following their 103-101 win on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. It was Raptors star Scottie Barnes who helped seal the win with a clutch block on Thunder big man Chet Holmgren in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / January 25

Late game execution earns the Raptors another win

For the fifth and final game of their road-trip, the Toronto Raptors faced the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinching their fourth-straight victory, to the tune of 103-101.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 25

Raptors Earn Stripes, Upset Thunder on Road

The Toronto Raptors are feeling pretty good after a win against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder inside the Paycom Center to finish off their five-game road trip against Western Conference foes.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / January 25

Raptors out-Thunder the Thunder, see their best performance in years

Just how good can these Toronto Raptors become? On a frigid Sunday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a winter storm constricting much of North America, the Raptors channeled that energy in their icy grip on the Thunder’s offence.

Kobe Bryant News / HITC / January 25

Kobe Bryant had an unexpected impact on Kevin Durant’s rocky relationship with his father

Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors did more than rewrite the NBA record books; it quietly helped reshape Kevin Durant’s relationship with his father.

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Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / January 25

Raptors Injury News: Jakob Poeltl without timeline for return

The Toronto Raptors have shared an injury update on Jakob Poeltl as he was back in Toronto to receive a pain relief treatment on his back issue that has kept him out for over a month now.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Blazers shot 4-for-26 in the first quarter against Toronto and their 9-2 January came to a halt

The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Toronto Raptors 110-98, ending a stretch where they’d gone 9-2 in January. Without Deni Avdija, the Blazers dug themselves a first-quarter hole they couldn’t climb out of.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Scottie Barnes blocks six shots as Raptors beat Blazers for third straight win behind defense

The Toronto Raptors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 on Friday night for their third straight win. Defense carried them again. Toronto held Portland under 100 points and controlled the paint on a night when Scottie Barnes looked like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Raptors Nation / January 24

Mamukelashvili Sparks Raptors as Toronto Ends Portland’s Winning Run

Sandro Mamukelashvili poured in 22 points, and Brandon Ingram chipped in 20 as the Toronto Raptors pulled away late to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 on Friday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Toronto overpowers Portland for third straight win

Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 22 points and Immanuel Quickley recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help the Toronto Raptors notch a 110-98 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Immanuel Quickley News / The Lead / January 23

What Does Immanuel Quickley’s Historic Night Mean for Raptors?

In a statement win on the road over the Golden State Warriors, Immanuel Quickley delivered the most efficient performance of his career and one of the Raptors’ most electrifying offensive outings in recent memory.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Raptors’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario as splashy rumors swirl

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Two teams no longer involved in trade talks for Mavericks' Anthony Davis

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Gambler sentenced to two years in prison for NBA betting scandal

Gambler Timothy McCormack became the first person sentenced in the wide-ranging NBA gambling scheme that involves players Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier on Wednesday in New York.

Ochai Agbaji News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Raptors focused on avoiding tax, exploring frontcourt help ahead of deadline

The Raptors appear focused on two priorities as the trade deadline approaches. Those would be to stay out of the luxury tax, and add help up front. According to SportsNet’s Michael Grange, those goals continue to guide Toronto’s conversations around the league.

Bobby Webster News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Raptors not pressuring GM Bobby Webster to strike a deal

The noise around the league suggested the clock might be ticking on Raptors general manager Bobby Webster, with some wondering if Toronto might feel nudged into accelerating their timeline before the trade deadline.