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Raptors look to win season series, sweep back-to-back vs. 76ers

The Toronto Raptors can clinch the season series with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night by completing a sweep of their two-game, back-to-back set.

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Raptors’ Jamal Shead sets new career-high in scoring vs. 76ers

It’s safe to say not a lot went wrong for Jamal Shead on Sunday night. The sophomore guard not only set a new career-high in scoring with 22 points — to go with six assists — against the Philadelphia 76ers, but his buckets were especially vital for the overtime victory.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 12

NBA roundup: Raptors' Scottie Barnes sinks game-winning free throw, 76ers in OT

Scottie Barnes made the game-winning free throw in the final second of overtime to help the Toronto Raptors defeat visiting the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 on Sunday in the first game of a back-to-back between the teams.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 12

Raptors film room: ten plays that won them the overtime thriller versus the 76ers

Holy moly, what a game! Challenges. Missed shots. Made ones. Blocked ones. Tip-ins. Last-second floaters. This game had it all! An incredible Scottie Barnes performance, alongside the Raptors’ two rookies Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin, who combined for 12 steals and blocks.

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Collin Murray-Boyles News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11

Collin Murray-Boyles stuns 76ers with historic stat line

The Toronto Raptors squeaked past the Philadelphia 76ers with a 116-115 win on Sunday, a win that was made possible due to rookie Collin Murray-Boyles’ franchise history-making stat line, as per StatMuse.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / January 11

Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter exits vs. 76ers due to hip injury

An otherwise positive night started on a somewhat sour note. Sophomore guard Ja’Kobe Walter was the latest Toronto Raptors player to get bitten by the injury bug, leaving Sunday’s overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a right-hip pointer injury.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / January 11

Shorthanded Toronto Raptors pull out thrilling overtime victory

Darko Rajakovic and I have differing opinions on the idea of playing a team back-to-back. Rajakovic, as he told the media before Sunday’s Toronto Raptors game, loves the idea of it.

Scottie Barnes News / Field Level Media / January 11

Raptors beat 76ers in OT on Scottie Barnes' last-second free throw

Scottie Barnes made the game-winning free throw in the final second of overtime Sunday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 116-115.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11

Raptors’ Ja Morant trade buzz builds

As the Toronto Raptors are surrounded by rumors over what the team could do when it comes to February’s trade deadline, the one name that could be in their sights is Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / January 11

Raptors Injury News: RJ Barrett ruled out for matchup against 76ers

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett has been ruled out for tonight’s showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers with an ankle sprain. He exited the January 9th matchup against the Boston Celtics with this injury, and after being looked at by the team, they have decided to keep him sidelined for tonight.

Ochai Agbaji News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 11

Raptors' Ochai Agbaji bracing for trade deadline

Toronto Raptors forward Ochai Agbaji is one of the players that could be dealt ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Agbaji, 25, is averaging 4.2 points per game so far this season for the Raptors and is set to hit free agency this summer.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic gives initial update on RJ Barrett injury

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett exited late in the fourth quarter of Toronto’s 125–117 loss to the Boston Celtics after suffering a left ankle injury.

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Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / January 9

Raptors' RJ Barrett suffers left ankle injury in loss to Celtics

Raptors wing RJ Barrett suffered a left ankle injury in late in the fourth quarter of Friday’s eventual loss at Boston.

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Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / January 9

Raptors Rumors: Anthony Davis, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Ochai Agbaji

The Raptors have at least kicked the tires on Anthony Davis. More specifically, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca confirmed that Toronto has conveyed “exploratory interest” in Davis, but he remains skeptical that a deal with the Mavericks ultimately comes together.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Nation / January 10

Quickley’s Last-Second Triple Lifts Raptors Past Hornets in Thrilling 97-96 Finish

Immanuel Quickley buried a 3-pointer from the top of the arc at the final horn, capping a late comeback as the Toronto Raptors edged the Charlotte Hornets 97-96 on Wednesday night.