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Five Big Stats Explain Raptors Loss to Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors are stunned after losing to the New Orleans Pelicans 122-111 inside the Scotiabank Arena. The loss means the Raptors had a winless two-game road trip, and that doesn't bode well for the team moving forward.

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Raptors coach reacts to Dejounte Murray-Jamal Shead incident

Emotions ran high during the game between the Toronto Raptors and the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday. It was Brandon Ingram’s first return to New Orleans, where he spent six seasons, since being traded to Toronto last season.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 12

Raptors film room: Has the team lost faith in their offensive process?

The Raptors lost an all-important game to the New Orleans Pelicans and fell to the 7th seed for the first time since November. Have they lost faith in their offensive process?

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Brandon Ingram News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Raptors’ Brandon Ingram Logs 22 Points in Return to the Big Easy

The Toronto Raptors and the New Orleans Pelicans faced off Wednesday night, and there were various storylines going into this meeting. Some notable examples included forward Sandro Mamukelashvili logging eight points in his return to the starting lineup yesterday against Houston, Jakob Poeltl’s return to the hardwood and immeasurably more.

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / March 11

Uh oh. Now the Raptors are losing to bad teams, too.

The predominant narrative surrounding the Toronto Raptors lately has been that they struggle against good teams while beating up on the bad ones. The good news from tonight is that the Raptors broke free from that pattern.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 11

At least the Raptors aren’t boring … as they lose to bottom-dweller Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors finally broke their cycle. The last time they beat a team above them in the standings, or lost to one below them, was on January 30, when they lost to the then-below-them Orlando Magic.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Sandro Mamukelashvili: The Raptors’ Best Offseason Signing?

The Toronto Raptors entered the season focused on building a deeper and more versatile roster. The front office wanted players who could fit a modern system.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 11

Raptors Get Good Injury News Before Pelicans Game

The Toronto Raptors' chances of winning against the New Orleans Pelicans are going up as the team is getting healthier. After being labeled as questionable ahead of the game, the Raptors will have Jakob Poeltl and Trayce Jackson-Davis available against the Pelicans.

Jakob Poeltl News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Raptors Facing Troubling Development After Jakob Poeltl's Status Update

As the Toronto Raptors continue their push for stronger positioning in the Eastern Conference, they may have to do so shorthanded against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Scottie Barnes News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 11

Raptors All-Star Scottie Barnes Has 'Very Hard Job'

Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Scottie Barnes is continuing to build his case to be the league's defensive player of the year this season. Barnes has grown on the defensive end in each of his first five seasons in the league, but this year he has broken out and is viewed as one of the best defenders in the game.

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 11

Raptors film room: Are they play-in bound?

Can the Raptors stave off the play-in? Not if they keep losing like this. A tough loss without Jakob Poeltl at the hands of Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.

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Brandon Ingram News / Field Level Media / March 11

Former Pelican Brandon Ingram, Raptors set to visit New Orleans

Brandon Ingram will make his return to New Orleans for the first time since being dealt at last season's trade deadline when his Toronto Raptors visit the Pelicans on Wednesday night.

Jakob Poeltl News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 11

The Harsh Reality of Jakob Poeltl’s Massive Contract and the Raptors’ Centre Dilemma

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl is a big question mark for the team going into the final couple of weeks of the season. While the Raptors hope Poeltl can be someone who can add value to the team, he might be contributing more negatives than positives.

Bam Adebayo News / Larry Brown Sports / March 11

Raptors coach when Kobe dropped 81 had the best reaction to Bam Adebayo’s historic night

The long nightmare is over for former Toronto Raptors head coach Sam Mitchell. On Tuesday, when no one expected it to happen, Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 11

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama could make NBA history if he plays in enough games

Victor Wembanyama has put the league on notice in just his third season with the San Antonio Spurs. That was underscored Tuesday, when Wembanyama posted 39 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in a 125–116 win over the Boston Celtics.

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Luke Kornet's push to cancel Hawks' Magic City promotion works

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Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Why the Toronto Raptors are Struggling Against Playoff Teams

The 2025-26 campaign has been the year of improvement for teams all across conferences. Teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers and most importantly the Toronto Raptors all have re-established a winning culture.