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Raptors lose to Hornets in overtime

The Hornets never led in regulation, and the Raptors failed to properly close this road game in BI3’s home state. Despite getting off to a hot start, the Raptors’ offense wasn’t generating as good looks in the second quarter.

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Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl out vs. Knicks, Jonathan Mogbo recalled

If the Toronto Raptors are going to avoid just their second losing streak of the season, they’ll have to do it without at least two go-to starters. Centre Jakob Poeltl has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks due to lower-back injury management, the team announced.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 30

Five questions ahead of Raptors vs. Knicks

The Toronto Raptors are getting back on the court after falling to the Charlotte Hornets in overtime when they take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / November 30

Jamal Shead is a revelation for the Raptors

There are seven minutes remaining in the Toronto Raptors’ game against the Charlotte Hornets. Jamal Shead is on the floor. He is a reserve, but with RJ Barrett out injured, Darko Rajakovic has been turning to his bench point guard more and more often in high-leverage situations.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 30

Five numbers to know after Raptors lose vs. Hornets

The Toronto Raptors are seeing their win streak come to an end after a 118-111 loss in overtime against the Charlotte Hornets. The Raptors took their first loss since Nov.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Kon Knueppel News / Yardbarker / November 30

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel's big shot caps huge day for his family

Kon Knueppel's uncle worked the Michigan-Ohio State game Saturday. Perhaps that inspired the Charlotte Hornets rookie, who hit a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds to force overtime in Charlotte's 118-111 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Miles Bridges, Colin Sexton help Hornets snap Raptors' winning streak

Ohio State exorcises Michigan demons with blowout road win

The 20 greatest trash talkers in NBA history

The '1996-97 Charlotte Hornets' quiz

NBA News / Raptors HQ / November 29

What made the Raptors’ win streak snap in Charlotte?

Coming back from a massive deficit, the Charlotte Hornets got the better of the Toronto Raptors after an overtime victory on Saturday night. Despite a

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 29

Raptors snap nine-game winning streak with overtime loss to Hornets

The Toronto Raptors went into their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets riding a nine-game winning streak, which is the second-longest active streak in the NBA.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / November 29

Raptors over reliance on Ingram comes back to bite them in streak breaking loss to Hornets

The Raptors opened the game like a buzzsaw. No problem getting middle. No problem shooting over the top of Kalkbrenner in drop, and no problem knifing to the rim if the Raptors managed to move the rim protector a step too far.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 29

Miles Bridges, Colin Sexton help Hornets snap Raptors' win streak

Miles Bridges, Colin Sexton help Hornets snap Raptors' winning streak

Heading into Saturday night, the Toronto Raptors had the NBA's second-longest winning streak at nine games.

Three teams linked to trade rumors regarding Hornets' LaMelo Ball

Pistons nearly relinquish big lead, halt Heat's win streak

Pascal Siakam's buzzer-beater propels Pacers past Bulls

Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks top Nets, end losing streak

Timberwolves overcome Jaylen Brown's big game to top Celtics

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 29

Five questions ahead of Raptors vs. Hornets

The Toronto Raptors are back on the court with the chance to win their 10th game in a row as they travel to the Queen City to take on the Charlotte Hornets.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 29

Five Raptors observations after first quarter of season

The Toronto Raptors are about a quarter of the way done with the regular season, going 14-5 in their first 19 games. Here's a look at five things of note from the Raptors' first quarter of the season and a preview of what's to come: After starting 1-4, it looked like the Raptors were going to struggle, especially on defence.

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / November 28

Raptors, Heat surging: Two unlikely contenders rise to the top of the East

At a time when teams continue to stack star power on their rosters, the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat are reminding the league that cohesion, continuity and belief can be just as powerful as raw superstar talent.

Brandon Ingram News / Hardwood Heroics / November 28

'Everybody’s Bought In' – Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram Reveals His True Feelings on the Team’s 9-Game Winning Streak

Brandon Ingram praised the Toronto Raptors’ chemistry and togetherness after they extended their winning run to nine games with a 97-95 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday evening.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 28

Raptors’ $120 million Brandon Ingram gamble looking like a steal. Are they a real contender?

The Toronto Raptors entered the 2025-26 season having won just 55 games over the past two seasons. For reference, their 2019 title-winning squad won 58 games, and the year after that, they won 53 in 72 games.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / November 26

Brandon Ingram's game-winner extends Raptors' win streak to nine

Each and every NBA season is full of surprise teams and breakout players. Among those through the first month of this season is undoubtedly the Toronto Raptors.

Ingram deserves some love in early MVP conversations

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The '2016 Team USA men's basketball' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / The SportsRush / November 26