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Unlikely hero Payton Pritchard leads Celtics to win vs. Raptors
No Jaylen Brown, no problem for the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. With Brown sitting out on his second game of the season due to an illness, a less likely hero put on the cape for the Celtics.
Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes Celtics pay with 2nd-chance slam
Scottie Barnes put his dunking skills on display during the Toronto Raptors’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Barnes is progressing through the fifth season of his NBA career, all with the Raptors.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Raptors HQ / December 20
This loss to the Celtics raises uncomfortable questions for Toronto 
Christmas has come early for Boston fans, as the Celtics were delivered an overwhelming victory, 112-96, in Toronto on Saturday night. Jaylen Brown might as well have been driving that sleigh, as the Celtics had no need for their leading scorer to beat down the Raptors in their own arena.
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.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 20
Raptors snap winning streak, lose vs. Celtics in cold 4th quarter
The Toronto Raptors are back in the loss column after falling to the Boston Celtics 112-96 at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday evening. The Raptors fell behind by double digits early in the first quarter, but mounted a comeback in the second that allowed them to take a lead going into the locker rooms at halftime.
NBA News / Raptors Republic / December 20
Raptors look like pretenders in loss to Celtics
When the Raptors were on their big run in the earlier portion of the season, they seemed capable of scoring fast, scoring slow, and scoring from many different places.
RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 20
Raptors' RJ Barrett trade rumors will evolve once he returns from injury
The Toronto Raptors are hoping RJ Barrett can get back on the court as soon as possible. The Mississauga, Ont. native has been out for nearly a month with a knee sprain, but is getting back into playing shape very soon.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 20
Raptors 905 win 15 straight, head to Winter Showcase semi-finals
All the pressure was on the Raptors 905 to succeed. Coming into the G League Winter Showcase with a perfect 14-0 record, they had everything to lose. As we have seen with great teams that have played against the Raptors, great teams play all four quarters and are unfazed by the vagaries of the first or even second quarter.
Brandon Ingram News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 20
Brandon Ingram has surprising answer on Raptors expectations
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been the most pleasant surprise of the team so far this season. Ingram's acquisition at the February trade deadline last season has paid off big time for the Raptors.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20
Raptors, Celtics tangle again in Toronto
The host Toronto Raptors will aim to win their third consecutive game on Saturday night while avenging a loss to the Boston Celtics. The Celtics defeated the Raptors 121-113 in their first visit to Toronto this season on Dec.
NBA News / Raptors HQ / December 20
Can the Raptors even the season series against the Celtics?
The Toronto Raptors aim to start a three-game winning streak as the Boston Celtics aim to stop a two-game skid as the third and fourth seeds in the Eastern Conference match up in Toronto this Saturday night.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / December 20
Analyzing the Raptors top 4 players
Samson Folk & Jack Quantrill dive into what is making the Raptors tick. From Adon’s piece: “With Scottie Barnes emerging, the vibes became all the more tenuous.
Brandon Ingram News / NBA Analysis Network / December 19
Brandon Ingram says he has in Toronto what he has never had before in his career
The Toronto Raptors have won two games in a row after dropping four straight. The Toronto Raptors picked up some nice wins against the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks to maintain the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference.
Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors HQ / December 19
Toronto Raptors have a Poeltl Problem
The Toronto Raptors have a lot to be proud of these days. They are currently (as of Friday, Dec. 19) 3rd in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 17-11, and have also won their last two road games after a hard stretch of losses that ended in their NBA Cup elimination.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / December 19
Ingram, Barnes Power Raptors Past Short-Handed Bucks, 111–105
Brandon Ingram poured in 29 points and Scottie Barnes added 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors knocked off the struggling Milwaukee Bucks 111–105 on Thursday night.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18
The Raptors’ ‘fail-safe’ trade on table with Suns to duck luxury tax
The Toronto Raptors have managed to clog their cap sheet in recent years, thanks to the big contracts they gave to Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, and Brandon Ingram.
Brandon Ingram News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18
Brandon Ingram reveals the reason why he wanted to be traded to the Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors made a surprising move at last season’s trade deadline when they traded for Brandon Ingram. The Toronto Raptors were believed to be rebuilding and taking the slow approach on things, but they decided to take a chance on an injury-prone star.
Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16
Anthony Davis linked to two new teams in trade rumors
Anthony Davis trade rumors are not going away any time soon.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / December 16
Raptors Rumors: Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Jakob Poeltl, Daniel Gafford
The Raptors appear increasingly likely to make an in-season move. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN, the odds of Toronto completing a trade before the Feb.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / December 16
Raptors looking to upgrade frontcourt, plan to keep Jakob Poeltl
The Raptors are signaling interest in upgrading their frontcourt, but Jakob Poeltl is not part of that conversation. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Toronto has indicated to potential trade partners that it is not looking to move Poeltl, even as it explores ways to add size up front.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / December 16
Bench helps Raptors end four-game skid
Brandon Ingram scored 28 points Monday night. But it was Immanuel Quickley and a bench lineup who took control in the fourth quarter of the Toronto Raptors' 106-96 win over the Miami Heat.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / December 15
Raptors have assets to land star, but patience may be the play
The Raptors are positioned to be aggressive if a star becomes available, but that does not mean they should be. Toronto is one of only seven teams that
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / December 11
Slumping Raptors fall out of NBA Cup
Two weeks ago, the Toronto Raptors were riding a nine-game winning streak. After Tuesday's blowout loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup, they've lost six of seven games and their offense is stalling out.
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