Pistons-Raptors Preview
Brandon Jennings led the way in the Detroit Pistons' road win over the Toronto Raptors earlier this month but won't be available for this visit or perhaps any time soon.
His absence will provide the Pistons with a greater challenge as they attempt to bounce back from a blowout loss and avoid a third consecutive road defeat Sunday night.
Jennings had 34 points and 10 assists in a...
Pro Bball Report Week in Review 01/25/15
On Pro Bball Report last week: Who deserves to be an NBA All-Star, Kyle Lowry All-Star Starter, Panic in Toronto, Waiver wire prospects to watch, Raptors record setting first half, NBA Dominance Rankings, Miles Plumlee trades, James Johnson sits, Raptors blow another game and more.
Kyle Lowry’s midair flop is glorious
Not only is Raptors’ Kyle Lowry an All-Star, he also is a flop-star.
But what makes this flop so wonderful is that Kyle flops in midair against the 76’ers.
Lowry was driving to the rim when his defender barely touches him and he flopped so hard in midair and of course he gets the call.
The post Kyle Lowry’s midair flop is glorious appeared first on Crossover Chronicles.
Kyle Lowry’s midair flop is glorious
Not only is Raptors’ Kyle Lowry an All-Star, he also is a flop-star.
But what makes this flop so wonderful is that Kyle flops in midair against the 76’ers.
Lowry was driving to the rim when his defender barely touches him and he flopped so hard in midair and of course he gets the call.
The post Kyle Lowry’s midair flop is glorious appeared first on Crossover Chronicles.
Panic In Toronto As Complacency Hits The Raptors
It was a sweat drenched and obviously irritated Head Coach Dwane Casey who addressed the media after the division-leading Toronto Raptors eked out a 91-86 win. “We got to make up our minds that we are serious about earning our paychecks twice a month,” Casey said. “We have an air of complacency and I don’t like it.”
Lowry's big 4th quarter leads Raptors to win over 76ers
Kyle Lowry scored 17 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 91-86 comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
Patrick Patterson added 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Raptors, who overcame a nine-point deficit with 5 1/2 minutes left.
Lowry, named Thursday as a starter for the All-Star game, entered the final period with four...
Lowry leads Raptors past 76ers 91-86
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Kyle Lowry scored 17 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 91-86 comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
Patrick Patterson added 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Raptors, who overcame a nine-point deficit with 5 1/2 minutes left.
Robert Covington scored 18 points to lead six 76ers in double-figures. It was...
Raptors, Bulls Among Teams Interested In D.J. Kennedy
The Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls are among four NBA teams that have shown an interest in swingman D.J. Kennedy, a leading candidate for the Most Valuable Player award in the top German league, sources told RealGM.
Kennedy, a two-way player at 6-foot-6, played in two games for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2011-12 season. He has since played overseas in Israel, France, Russia...
Justin Bieber helped Kyle Lowry become All-Star starter?
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been named a starter for the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star Game, and — Belieb it or not — he may have Justin Bieber to thank. At the beginning of the week, Lowry trailed Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade by more than 100,000 votes. The margin seemed...Read More
RAPTORS PODCAST: RAPS TALK Ep. 75 (01.22.2015) - The "We Did It!" Episode
posted by Romy Aquino (@romyaquino)Follow @romyaquino RAPTORS PODCAST - EPISODE 75 RAPS TALK - The "We Did It!" episode Episode 75 of RAPS TALK (01.22.15) - Ladies and gentlemen, you did it. Kyle Lowry has been officially voted in to the NBA All-Star 2015 starting lineup. On this week's podcast, we talk about Kyle Lowry the NBA All-Star, the social media push to get Lowry into...
Raptors Fans Push Kyle Lowry Over The Top To All-Star Starter
Toronto Raptors fans rallied to overcome a deficit of more than 100,000 votes at the last balloting update to help Kyle Lowry overtake the Heat’s Dwyane Wade. “Thank you to the wonderful Raptors fans across the NBA, especially in Canada! I am amazed by your passion for our team and the support you have given me,” said Lowry.
Raptors-76ers Preview
The Toronto Raptors haven't strung together wins in their last 11 games, and if that doesn't change over the course of their next five, their struggles will have brought them to new depths.
The Raptors open a stretch of five games against teams under .500 Friday night in Philadelphia seeking a seventh straight victory over the 76ers.
Toronto (27-15) is 3-8 since last winning consecutive...
Toronto Raptors: Contender Or Pretender?
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By Mike Elworth: Owner and Publisher/Hoopstuff…
My most recent article was sorting the NBA contenders and in a group of 13 excellent NBA teams this season, I had to put the Toronto Raptors with the pretenders. I don’t have anything against the Raptors and if I am being honest I like the team. I may be a Chicago Bulls guy, but I...
Watch the Raptors James Johnson Show Off His Hops with a Back Flip
posted by Romy Aquino (@romyaquino) Follow @romyaquino Watch the Raptors James Johnson Show Off His Hops We all know that James Johnson has freakish leaping ability and has been known to throw down dunks on defenders, so it doesn't surprise me that he can pull off a standing back flip. Check out James Johnson's back flip at the FedEx Forum in Memphis.(Via Landry Fields...
Past unnecessarily haunting fans of Toronto Raptors
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For longtime fans of the Toronto Raptors that had become accustomed to leaving basketball behind at the end of the regular season, it’s hard to believe that Canada’s lone NBA franchise has now been a respected playoff contender for a little more than a year.
But that doesn’t mean that things have been perfect in Raptor-land. And with just...
Toronto Raptors Have A Record Setting First Half This Season
The Toronto Raptors had spent a franchise record 59 days atop the NBA’s Eastern Conference as they reached the midway point of the 2014-15 season with a record of 27-14, the most wins in franchise history after 41 games. It also marked the first time the Raptors had ever been alone in first place. This is rarified air for the NBA’s only team outside of the USA and individual...
Raptors-Grizzlies Preview
Mike Conley's return wasn't enough to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to another win in their latest game, but they might have a better showing against the Toronto Raptors with a healthier rotation.
The Grizzlies were missing a bevy of players in the first meeting, and the Raptors were performing at a much higher level at that time compared to how they enter the rematch Wednesday night...
James Johnson Sits, Raptors Defeat Bucks 92-89
Head Coach Dwane Casey must be tired of losing, so he made some dramatic changes to his rotation on Monday night in Milwaukee and came away with a hard fought 92-89 win over the Bucks. Terrence Ross was replaced in the starting lineup by Greivis Vasquez and James Johnson sat as a healthy DNP-CD. The nine Raptors that played responded with one of their better defensive efforts.
Balanced Raptors edge Bucks with six scorers in double figures
Terrence Ross finished what he failed to start Monday night.
Kyle Lowry scored 18 points and was one of six Toronto players to reach double figures in the Raptors' 92-89 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Ross, who did not start for just the second time in the last 104 games after he was held scoreless for the only time this season in a 95-93 loss against New Orleans on Sunday...
Raptors slip past Bucks, 92-89
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Kyle Lowry scored 18 points and was one of six Toronto players to reach double figures in the Raptors' 92-89 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
Terrence Ross added 16 points as the Atlantic Division leaders (27-14) won for the third time in 10 games. Ross did not start for just the second time in the last 104 games after he was held scoreless for...
Raptors slip past Bucks, 92-89
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Kyle Lowry scored 18 points and was one of six Toronto players to reach double figures in the Raptors' 92-89 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
Terrence Ross added 16 points as the Atlantic Division leaders (27-14) won for the third time in 10 games. Ross did not start for just the second time in the last 104 games after he was held scoreless for...
Terrence Ross throws down savage reverse dunk against Bucks
Terrence Ross, who is a boss at dunking, shows us his hops against the Milwaukee Bucks on Martin Luther King Day.
I have a dream that I will someday dunk like Terrence Ross (I never will, though):
The Raptors and the Bucks are locked in on a close game at the moment. But thanks to Terrence Ross for adding some sizzle to the contest.
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Terrence Ross pic courtesy of Getty Images.
Toronto Raptors: Louis Williams For Sixth Man of the Year?
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By Mike Elworth: Owner and Publisher/Hoopstuff…
The Toronto Raptors are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, have a chance to win the Eastern Conference; although small and because of the excellent work by management they are set to be players in the Eastern Conference for the next half decade. This team is carried...
Bucks vs. Raptors preview
While the Milwaukee Bucks have been dealt a pair of blows to their roster since last taking the court, the Toronto Raptors' record continues to take hits.
The Raptors head to Milwaukee Monday night and will try to win for just the third time in 10 games while facing a Bucks team that can add a reserve point guard to a list of sidelined players.
The Raptors (26-14) have dropped seven...
Raptors Blow Another Game At Home 95-93 To Pelicans
The Toronto Raptors couldn't contain the Pelicans down the stretch and ended up losing 95-93 on a driving layup by Tyreke Evans with 1.6 seconds left. "It wasn't all Terrence Ross' fault, but I did think that Greivis Vasquez came in at his position and gave us a spark," Head Coach Dwane Casey said.
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