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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 23
Raptors already used their desperate adjustment in Game 2 and Cleveland still won wire to wire
The Toronto Raptors are not down 0-2 because they have not tried to adjust. They are down 0-2 because they already made the desperate adjustment in Game 2 — benching Jakob Poeltl, changing the frontcourt geometry, trying to buy mobility and pressure — and Cleveland still won wire to wire.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 23
Raptors Injury News: Ja’Kobe Walter available for Game 3
Despite being a late addition to Wednesday’s injury list, Ja’Kobe Walter is good to go for tonight’s Game 3 at Scotiabank Arena, as per Michael Grange.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 23
Raptors’ Xs and Os: What HAS worked so far
The Toronto Raptors had to make adjustments entering Game 2 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. And they did. Brandon Ingram was featured offensively early and often, bringing up the ball and being given out-screens for more pick n’ roll looks.
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 23
Can a Small-Ball Shift Save the Raptors? Game 3 Preview vs. Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors return to Scotiabank Arena tonight facing a 0-2 series deficit against Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 23
Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 3: Preview, matchup, what to expect
Two games. Two wins. Not much stress. That’s been the story so far for the Cavaliers. Now it shifts. Game 3 heads to Toronto, and if you ask Max Strus, this is where it really begins.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
The underachieving player who just got a direct challenge from Raptors’ coach
Brandon Ingram has been the scapegoat with the Toronto Raptors due to his play in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / April 22
Raptors identify areas to improve while down 2-0 to Cavs in series
The Toronto Raptors need to decrease turnovers and get more scoring from Brandon Ingram on Thursday night in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 22
Raptors Notes: Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley
The Raptors got what they wanted from Brandon Ingram in Game 2 against the Cavaliers. Namely, more shots. They just didn’t get the results. Ingram attempted 15 shots after taking only nine in Game 1.
Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / April 22
Raptors’ Murray-Boyles deserves lion’s share of minutes in Game 3
“This one game that we played in the playoffs is equivalent to 15 or 20 games in the regular season (in terms of) how much you can learn.” If we’re to
Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / April 22
Darko urges Poeltl to play more aggressively
With the series heading to Toronto, the Raptors head home down two games to none and game three will be a must-win game for the fifth seed of the Eastern Conference.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 22
Can Scottie Barnes & Brandon Ingram lead the Raptors back against the Cavs?
Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman detail the latest for the Raptors. From Louis’ piece: “Toronto’s bone-headed turnovers hurt. Ingram’s complete absence from the game hurt worse.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 22
The Raptors are making the playoffs harder than they have to be
The playoffs are hard. The physicality is higher, the pace is slower, and the opposing team literally spends all their free time actively planning how to stop you from doing what you want to do.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
The $104 million anchor weighing down Raptors vs. Cavs
On Monday evening, the Toronto Raptors fell behind 0-2 in their first round playoff series vs the Cleveland Cavaliers with an uninspiring 115-105 loss on the road.
RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 21
RJ Barrett Shares Veteran Blueprint for Raptors’ Postseason Turnaround
Following a grueling Game 2 loss, Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett, now the most seasoned playoff veteran on the roster in his seventh season, didn't mince words about the team's performance.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 20
Cavs again find another gear, overpower Raptors for 2-0 series lead
This one was a lot scrappier, maybe a bit more physical. But the Cavaliers would not be denied. That pretty much sums up their 115-105 home win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, taking a 2-0 first-round series lead.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 20
New-look Cavaliers backcourt is a resounding success in playoffs
The Cleveland Cavaliers made dramatic changes to their starting backcourt at the trade deadline.
Immanuel Quickley News / Hoops Rumors / April 18
Raptors’ Guard Immanuel Quickley Won’t Play In Game 1
Immanuel Quickley won’t play for the Raptors in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Cavaliers this afternoon, Michael Grange of Sportsnet tweets.
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