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Raptors move up playoff race with win vs. Pelicans

<a href="/nba/players/scottie_barnes/707876">Scottie Barnes</a> had 23 points and 12 assists, five teammates scored in double figures and the host Toronto Raptors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-106 on Friday night.

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Raptors film room: Scottie Barnes dominates with point guard duties

Scottie Barnes dominated the New Orleans Pelicans with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 12 assists in a big win for the Raptors that pushed them to 41 wins on the season.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / March 27

Raptors and Pelicans rematch in Toronto

This is a revenge game for the Toronto Raptors. Sort of. Some have said that the Raps’ last loss to the Pelicans and the brutal staredown Jamal Shead suffered at the hands of Dejounte Murray were the catalyst to the Raptors getting their act back together and winning three games in a row.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Final Injury Report for Pelicans-Raptors: Will Immanuel Quickley, Trey Murphy III Play?

The Toronto Raptors are at home on Friday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup. Toronto enters Friday’s game with a 40-32 record after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Keon Ellis News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 27

This Signing Solves Raptors 3-Point Shooting Problems

The Toronto Raptors are one of 10 teams in the NBA that make fewer than 35 per cent of their 3-point attempts. This offseason, the Raptors are going to need to add players that shoot the ball better than the people on their roster.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 27

Raptors 905 drop important game to last-placed Herd

According to head coach Drew Jones, the Raptors 905 approached Thursday morning’s game against the Wisconsin Herd like it was a playoff game. That’s been their mantra of late.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / March 27

How RJ Barrett and the Raptors bully their way to baskets: Folk’s Smoke

Welcome to my coach’s corner! This is a weekly column wherein I look at the Toronto Raptors ‘big-picture concepts, trends, and abilities through the prism of an individual play, set, or alignment.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 27

As Pelicans visit, Raptors must stack wins to guarantee top-six playoff spot

The Toronto Raptors will play beyond the regular season for the first time since 2022. That is all they know for certain. They could finish anywhere from fifth to 10th in the Eastern Conference, so every game -- beginning with the one against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night -- is important to their seeding.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 27

Raptors Have Something to Prove vs. Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors are playing the New Orleans Pelicans at 8:30 p.m. ET inside Scotiabank Arena. Fans can watch the game on Sportsnet or stream it on NBA League Pass.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 27

Wolfond: How Rajakovic and Ingram’s compromise has defined Raptors’ season

When the Toronto Raptors traded for Brandon Ingram last February, the confusion from some corners of the NBA community (very much including the Raptors community) was loud.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 26

Collin Murray-Boyles Coming Back at Right Time For Raptors

Toronto Raptors rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles is two games removed from his return to the lineup. Murray-Boyles played 17 minutes in the team's latest win against the Utah Jazz, but was able to bump up that number to 24 minutes in the team's latest loss against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 26

Why Raptors Aren't Worrying After Tough Road Trip

The Toronto Raptors are going home after their long road trip, but despite their 2-3 record away from Scotiabank Arena, there is a quiet confidence in the air still surrounding the team.

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NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 26

Winners And Losers From Raptors vs. Clippers

The Toronto Raptors are all going home losers against the Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 119-94, but other players had better individual performances than others.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 26

Five Numbers to Know After Clippers Thrash Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are frustrated after a 119-94 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers inside the Intuit Dome. The Raptors had an opportunity to inch closer to earning a top six seed in the Eastern Conference, but their loss against the Clippers now has them in sixth place, with just a half game separating them from the play-in.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 24

Contending Raptors, Clippers out to boost playoff positioning

The Toronto Raptors close out a pivotal, five-game road trip on Wednesday against a Los Angeles Clippers team jockeying for positioning in the Western Conference postseason race.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Has Ja’Kobe Walter Become an Important Piece for the Raptors?

The Toronto Raptors entered this season focused on development and finding long-term pieces around their core. While much of the attention has been on players like Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, another name has quietly entered the conversation: Ja’Kobe Walter.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Nation / March 25

RJ Barrett Leads Raptors’ Shooting Surge In 143-127 Win Over Jazz

RJ Barrett scored 27 points and helped power a high-efficiency offensive display as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Utah Jazz 143-127 on Monday night.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic reveals level of concern for Brandon Ingram’s injury

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was a last-minute scratch in their game against the Utah Jazz on Monday due to heel inflammation. But even without him, the Raptors claimed the easy win, 143-127, at Delta Center.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23

Jazz rookie Ace Bailey joins elite company after career-high game

Even with most believing the Utah Jazz have been focused more on the future than on this season all year, their rookie sensation guard Ace Bailey has been busy showing why future success may come sooner than some think. At just 19, Bailey has already etched his name in NBA history.

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

LeBron James’ chances of staying with Lakers may be increasing

Draymond Green responds to diss from ex-Lakers champion

Pacers' Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero at buzzer to send Magic to fifth straight loss

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Brandon Ingram News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Raptors Announce Brandon Ingram News After Removal From Lineup

The Toronto Raptors have dropped to the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and will do their best to avoid free falling in the standings. If Toronto

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / March 23

Raptors signing former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz to 10-day deal

The Raptors are signing veteran guard Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Toronto had an open roster spot, so no move is needed.