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Raptors dig out of 21-point hole to steal game from Magic

Reserve Jamal Shead scored 19 points as the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat the visiting Orlando Magic 107-106. Brandon Ingram added 17 points for the Raptors, who have won two straight.

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Raptors Erase 21-Point Deficit to Stun Magic in Thriller at Scotiabank Arena

If you walked out of Scotiabank Arena midway through the second quarter on Monday night, nobody would have blamed you. The Toronto Raptors looked flat, tired, and completely outmatched, staring up from the bottom of a 21-point hole against an Orlando Magic squad that couldn’t seem to miss.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / December 29

How the Raptors continue redefining their identity with win over Magic

Good teams play the schedule in front of them. The Toronto Raptors have struggled with that this season. But it isn’t too late to rewrite how fans and

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / December 29

Record: Jamal Shead drops career high 19 points in comeback win

The Toronto Raptors once again came back from the brink of death, this time orchestrating a huge 10-point comeback in the fourth quarter. Jamal Shead was the energizer all night long as Toronto was down 20+ points at one point in this game, but he refused to let the Raptors lose tonight.

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NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 29

Raptors pull off stunning comeback in win over Magic

The Toronto Raptors are breathing a sigh of relief after a 107-106 victory against the Orlando Magic inside Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors trailed by as much as 20 points, but they never gave up despite the circumstances.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / December 29

Behind brilliant bench, Raptors steal game from Magic as Quickley is benched

The Toronto Raptors seemingly decided to take the game off against the Orlando Magic. It’s understandable. They finished their previous game late, with the first leg of their back-to-back going into overtime.

Mo Bamba News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 29

Mo Bamba makes Raptors debut vs. Magic

The Toronto Raptors have a new centre and his name is Mo Bamba. Bamba made his Raptors debut in the second quarter of the team's game against the Orlando Magic, which ironically enough was the team that drafted him with the No.

Jakob Poeltl News / Hoops Rumors / December 29

Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl (Back) Out At Least One More Week

Starting center Jakob Poeltl is “currently completing a program of intensive rehabilitation and strengthening” for his lower back injury and will be reevaluated

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 29

Brandon Ingram 12th on first east All-Star fan voting list, Scottie Barnes absent on list

The first round of fan voting for the NBA All-Star game is over and the totals have been gathered. Only one Raptor was amongst the top 20 and that was Brandon Ingram.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 29

Five questions ahead of Magic vs. Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are getting right back out on the court as they take on the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena. To learn more about the Magic's current state of affairs, we spoke with Orlando Magic On SI contributor Ryan Kaminski.

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Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic goes full Gregg Popovich on containing Stephen Curry

For many, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is still the guy who touted Scottie Barnes as the future face of the NBA in a postgame diatribe against officiating.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / December 29

Raptors 905 sweep season series vs. Maine Celtics, remain undefeated

With Angel Reese in the house at Paramount Fine Foods Centre, the Raptors 905 won yet again, sweeping the back-to-back against the Maine Celtics with the 124-100 victory.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 29

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Raptors get good grade for Mo Bamba signing

The Toronto Raptors are adding to their frontcourt by signing centre Mo Bamba to a one-year deal. The move gives the Raptors another big man to work with, especially while Jakob Poeltl is dealing with a back injury.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / December 29

Toronto beats the odds in improbable comeback win over Golden State

Grit is not something that can be taught, it is a quality that someone either has, or doesn’t have. The ability to be faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, and keep fighting, and ultimately achieve your goal is special, and that is what Toronto did against Golden State yesterday.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 29

Insider may have predicted Raptors' latest free agency signing

The Toronto Raptors are adding to the roster by signing centre Mo Bamba to a one-year deal. Bamba joins the Raptors in a time of need as the team could use another center behind Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jakob Poeltl, who could be out for a while with a back injury.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Nation / December 29

Barnes Dominates the Glass as Raptors Outlast Warriors in Overtime Thriller

Scottie Barnes delivered one of the most dominant all-around performances in franchise history, posting 23 points, a career-best 25 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 141–127 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Mo Bamba News / Hoops Wire / December 29

Raptors sign Mo Bamba to one-year contract

The Raptors are signing center Mo Bamba to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The timing is notable, as Toronto is expected to receive an update soon on the health of starting center Jakob Poeltl, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28