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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives Scottie Barnes his flowers after Raptors game

The Toronto Raptors suffered their third consecutive loss, falling 121-113 at home to the Boston Celtics. Despite the Raptors clawing back from a 23-point deficit, the Celtics took care of business down the stretch, backed by a 30-point outing from Jaylen Brown.

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The Raptors offense is in a free fall

Over the last 8 games, the Raptors have the worst offensive rating in the NBA. Prior to that? The best offensive start the franchise has had to a season — as far as rankings go — in the tracking era.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 8

Raptors Roundup: Disintegrating Defense, A Disco Party, and The End of Lebronto

Welcome to Raptors Roundup! A weekly recap of everything going on in the world of the Toronto Raptors. In this edition we discuss the tumultuous past week for the Raptors including the win over the Portland Trailblazers, and the three losses against the Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, and Boston Celtics.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / December 8

What an NBA Cup would mean for the Toronto Raptors

Coming off three losses in a row from the Raptors, victory is not exactly at the forefront of the minds of the Toronto faithful. The NBA Cup knockout game against New York could look very different, especially if RJ Barrett makes a comeback.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8

Brandon Ingram and Darko Rajakovic make the same point about RJ Barrett as Raptors lose three in a row

The Toronto Raptors have now lost three consecutive games after falling to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, 113-121. The Raptors were 12-5 not so long ago, and some were beginning to question whether they could be Eastern Conference contenders.

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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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 8

Raptors ranked among top trade destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo

After losing to the Boston Celtics, the Toronto Raptors have now dropped three consecutive games and five of their last six. The Raptors were sitting comfortably in second place in the East, but this recent skid has dropped them to fourth place with a 15-10 record.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 8

Raptors Film Room: 5 key moments that lost them the game versus the Celtics

The Raptors were terrible in the first half and then were absolutely dominant in the second half, but it wasn’t enough. There were a few key moments that dictated this game, and one key player who really limited the Raptors chances when he was on the floor.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / December 7

Raptors recover from rough first half, not enough to overcome Celtics

A lot can change game to game in an NBA season. For the Toronto Raptors, there was a bit of a pattern over the weekend. It started when they played the LA Lakers on Thursday night, losing by a buzzer-beater shot assisted by LeBron James.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / December 7

Raptors shake up rotation in loss against Celtics, need more from their depth

A story of two very different teams. The Celtics, voluminous in their attempts from downtown, burning hot on the offensive end, winning games in streaking fashion.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 7

Raptors fall to Celtics as losing streak continues

The Toronto Raptors are disappointed after falling to the Boston Celtics 121-113 in a matinee game inside Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors fell behind early in the first half and could not recover.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 6

Raptors look to rebound against surging Celtics

The Toronto Raptors are showing the effects of a grueling stretch in the schedule and there is no letup Sunday afternoon when they host the Boston Celtics.

Brandon Ingram News / Stadium Rant / December 6

Glorilla Spills Tea on Brandon Ingram Romance

Rapper Glorilla revealed on Complex that she met her New Orleans Pelicans small forward and boyfriend, Brandon Ingram at a Memphis Grizzlies game last Thanksgiving.

Darko Rajakovic News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

Darko Rajakovic explains the reason Toronto Raptors lost a second game to the Charlotte Hornets

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the biggest surprises in the Eastern Conference this season. They are competing near the top of the Eastern Conference, but they have hit a bit of a skid recently.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 6

Grading the Toronto Raptors so far

Samson Folk details the Raptors season up until this point. From Louis’ piece: “And so Toronto’s recent answer to their second test of the season is not permanent.

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This Raptors trait makes them potential contenders

The Toronto Raptors are battling adversity this season as they tried to return to the playoffs for the first time in four years. The Raptors have been an interesting team to watch over the first quarter of the season, competing at a level higher than most expected them to.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 5

Bill Simmons says he has completely changed his mind about Scottie Barnes this season

Scottie Barnes came into this season with a lot of pressure to perform at a high level. The Toronto Raptors went all-in on building the team around Scottie Barnes after trading OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam.