hockeyfan1
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Raptors injury update:
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2019-2020 Toronto Raptors Thread: ?Hail to the Champions! In Masai We Believe?
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Highlander
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adversity is a bone for the dogs to chew on. Now we have the test, a fracture in the thumb means at least 3 weeks for Lowry. Serge almost looked like it would be a fracture as well, but I think that kind of sprain is around 4 weeks... Dr. Highlander has spoken.
hockeyfan1
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It sure felt good beating LeBron at his own game. Especially those blocks on his layups.
Like the Raptors ?swarming? in the paint as defensive tactics particularly late in the game with L.A. threatening a comeback. Overall, very pleased with Toronto?s performance.
So far, they are 2-0 on this five-game road trip. Next up, Kawhi & the Clippers tonight.
GO RAPTORS!
Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/video/2019/11/11/0021900139-los-angeles-lakers-vs-toronto-raptors-game-highlights
Like the Raptors ?swarming? in the paint as defensive tactics particularly late in the game with L.A. threatening a comeback. Overall, very pleased with Toronto?s performance.
So far, they are 2-0 on this five-game road trip. Next up, Kawhi & the Clippers tonight.
GO RAPTORS!
Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/video/2019/11/11/0021900139-los-angeles-lakers-vs-toronto-raptors-game-highlights
hockeyfan1
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Clippers coach Doc Rivers on Kawhi:
https://sports.yahoo.com/clippers-doc-rivers-on-kawhi-leonard-relationship-with-raptors-he-has-a-different-bond-with-them-042058793.html
For the record, Kawhi committed 9 turnovers (courtesy of the Raptors defence) but L.A. still managed to beat Toronto team 98-88 Monday night. Raptors appeared to tire in the later stages of the final quarter but they were a tough team to beat no question about it.
Kawhi didn?t power the Clippers in so much as their bench did, outperforming the Raptors bench in the scoring department.
Hollis-Jefferson defence!
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Boucher!
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Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/11/12/2880643/1573539059647-nba-web-191111-gamehil-torvslacdigital-2880643
https://sports.yahoo.com/clippers-doc-rivers-on-kawhi-leonard-relationship-with-raptors-he-has-a-different-bond-with-them-042058793.html
For the record, Kawhi committed 9 turnovers (courtesy of the Raptors defence) but L.A. still managed to beat Toronto team 98-88 Monday night. Raptors appeared to tire in the later stages of the final quarter but they were a tough team to beat no question about it.
Kawhi didn?t power the Clippers in so much as their bench did, outperforming the Raptors bench in the scoring department.
Hollis-Jefferson defence!
[tweet]1194118714590937088[/tweet]
Boucher!
[tweet]1194131441568960513[/tweet]
Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/11/12/2880643/1573539059647-nba-web-191111-gamehil-torvslacdigital-2880643
hockeyfan1
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Raptors latest home win, (after winning 3 out of 5 on the road), a 132-96 blowout of the Charlotte Hornets Monday.
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Anunoby is flying:
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Anunoby is flying:
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hockeyfan1
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Keep on ?runnin...
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Raptors defeated R.J.Barrett & the Knicks 126-98.
Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/11/28/2914507/1574910927353-nba-web-191127-highlightsdigital-2914507
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Raptors defeated R.J.Barrett & the Knicks 126-98.
Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/11/28/2914507/1574910927353-nba-web-191127-highlightsdigital-2914507
hockeyfan1
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Make that six in a row...
The Raptors, powered by Norm Powell?s 33 points and VanVleet?s 22 pts., picked apart the Orlando Magic last night 90-83. The score was indicative of low lying offence in this game as the a Raptors dominated both the third and fourth quarters to carve out the win. Toronto?s defence smothered the Magic when it counted most towards the latter stages of the game.
Powell!
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More Powell:
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Can these kids run! Davis:
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Anunoby!
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Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/11/30/2918183/1575081267634-nba-web-191129-highlightsdigital-2918183
The Raptors, powered by Norm Powell?s 33 points and VanVleet?s 22 pts., picked apart the Orlando Magic last night 90-83. The score was indicative of low lying offence in this game as the a Raptors dominated both the third and fourth quarters to carve out the win. Toronto?s defence smothered the Magic when it counted most towards the latter stages of the game.
Powell!
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More Powell:
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Can these kids run! Davis:
[tweet]1200571905595625472[/tweet]
Anunoby!
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Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/11/30/2918183/1575081267634-nba-web-191129-highlightsdigital-2918183
hockeyfan1
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There is something about the Utah Jazz that the Raptors like. For the upteenth time in as many meetings between these two teams ? the first a bottom six Conference occupier and second a top tier Conference occupier ? Toronto won out again, a 130-110 outcome for their seventh straight win Sunday. The Raptors are undefeated on home court this season.
Once again, the Raptor buzzword is their defence. Suffocating defence coupled with sharpshooting equals a tough act to stop for just about any team that has played Toronto this year.
Even in that awful performance Friday night in Orlando, the Raptors found a way to comeback and win. But, when they take the lead, they?re tough to contain especially at home...
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...get the picture. Just ask the Jazz. Chances are high they probably felt like fleeing at that point.
Siakam led the way with 35 points, 5 rebds., & 2 stls., followed by VanVleet with 21 pts., 5 rebds., Powell with 15 pts., Ibaka, Davis, Anunoby & Hollis-Jefferson all contributed one way or another.
Hollis-Jefferson:
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Siakam:
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O G!
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VanVleet:
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Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/12/02/2921196/1575251265667-191201-postup-torvsuta-highlightsdigital
Once again, the Raptor buzzword is their defence. Suffocating defence coupled with sharpshooting equals a tough act to stop for just about any team that has played Toronto this year.
Even in that awful performance Friday night in Orlando, the Raptors found a way to comeback and win. But, when they take the lead, they?re tough to contain especially at home...
[tweet]1201291502737149952[/tweet]
...get the picture. Just ask the Jazz. Chances are high they probably felt like fleeing at that point.
Siakam led the way with 35 points, 5 rebds., & 2 stls., followed by VanVleet with 21 pts., 5 rebds., Powell with 15 pts., Ibaka, Davis, Anunoby & Hollis-Jefferson all contributed one way or another.
Hollis-Jefferson:
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Siakam:
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O G!
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VanVleet:
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Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/12/02/2921196/1575251265667-191201-postup-torvsuta-highlightsdigital
hockeyfan1
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Not including tonight?s game against Jimmy Butler & the Miami Heat, the Raptors currently rank third in the NBA power rankings. Here?s a look at how they?re doing so far:
Pace: Possessions per 48 minutes (League Rank)
OffRtg: Points scored per 100 possessions (League Rank)
DefRtg: Points allowed per 100 possessions (League Rank)
NetRtg: Point differential per 100 possessions (League Rank)
Toronto Raptors
Record: 15-4
Pace: 101.3 (14) OffRtg: 111.2 (5) DefRtg: 102.3 (2) NetRtg: +8.8 (2)
The Raptors remain pretty, pretty good. They've won seven straight games, picking up wins over the Sixers and Jazz last week, holding Joel Embiid scoreless and dropping Utah from fifth to 11th in defensive efficiency in one night with a rather ridiculous performance from the perimeter. They're still just 3-4 in games between the 13 teams that are currently over .500, but they've joined the Bucks as teams in the top five on both ends of the floor, and they're the only team in the league that hasn't lost a game that wasn't within five points in the last five minutes. After the 77-point first half on Sunday, they've scored a league-best 118.4 points per 100 possessions at home, where they've had a much lower turnover rate (13.4 per 100 possessions vs. 16.5 on the road) and where they're 9-0, with their schedule remaining home-heavy through the end of the month. A couple of good teams are at Scotiabank Arena this week, and their visit to Philly on Sunday will obviously test their ability to take the show on the road.
Source: NBA.com
Pace: Possessions per 48 minutes (League Rank)
OffRtg: Points scored per 100 possessions (League Rank)
DefRtg: Points allowed per 100 possessions (League Rank)
NetRtg: Point differential per 100 possessions (League Rank)
Toronto Raptors
Record: 15-4
Pace: 101.3 (14) OffRtg: 111.2 (5) DefRtg: 102.3 (2) NetRtg: +8.8 (2)
The Raptors remain pretty, pretty good. They've won seven straight games, picking up wins over the Sixers and Jazz last week, holding Joel Embiid scoreless and dropping Utah from fifth to 11th in defensive efficiency in one night with a rather ridiculous performance from the perimeter. They're still just 3-4 in games between the 13 teams that are currently over .500, but they've joined the Bucks as teams in the top five on both ends of the floor, and they're the only team in the league that hasn't lost a game that wasn't within five points in the last five minutes. After the 77-point first half on Sunday, they've scored a league-best 118.4 points per 100 possessions at home, where they've had a much lower turnover rate (13.4 per 100 possessions vs. 16.5 on the road) and where they're 9-0, with their schedule remaining home-heavy through the end of the month. A couple of good teams are at Scotiabank Arena this week, and their visit to Philly on Sunday will obviously test their ability to take the show on the road.
Source: NBA.com
hockeyfan1
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The Miami Heat put the brakes on the Raptors perfect home record with a 121-110 OT win.
Miami?s Jimmy Butler did most of the damage in the OT. The determined and resilient Butler scored several key points to uplift his team and stay there in the overtime past a seemingly gassed out Raptors squad. Toronto had been trailing for most of the game, took the lead at the end of the third quarter, and watched it become a comeback bid for themselves.
Norm Powell led Toronto with 23 points on the night, including some crucial three-pointers that helped the Raptors get closer in tying it up. VanVleet with 19 pts., & 6 assists, Gasol with 14 pts., while Siakam, Lowry & Ibaka were the other contributors.
It was Lowry?s first game back from injury.
VanVleet:
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Lowry:
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Powell:
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Highlights:
https://youtu.be/l_wwhb48lIQ
Miami?s Jimmy Butler did most of the damage in the OT. The determined and resilient Butler scored several key points to uplift his team and stay there in the overtime past a seemingly gassed out Raptors squad. Toronto had been trailing for most of the game, took the lead at the end of the third quarter, and watched it become a comeback bid for themselves.
Norm Powell led Toronto with 23 points on the night, including some crucial three-pointers that helped the Raptors get closer in tying it up. VanVleet with 19 pts., & 6 assists, Gasol with 14 pts., while Siakam, Lowry & Ibaka were the other contributors.
It was Lowry?s first game back from injury.
VanVleet:
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Lowry:
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Powell:
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Highlights:
https://youtu.be/l_wwhb48lIQ
hockeyfan1
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The Raptors prevented James Harden and Russell Westbrook from dominating the court (even so, Westbrook had a triple double) but certainly couldn't stop the rest of the Rockets, as Toronto loses it's second straight home game, a 119-109 defeat by Houston.
The Raptors defence was evident throughout the contest in limiting the Rockets behind the arc, but it wasn't good enough to hold off a victory by the opposition, as Toronto didn't excel at the basket. Even though the Raptors are among the league's top five teams in three-point shooting, not tonight, and it cost them.
Siakam led the way with 24 points, VanVleet with 20, and Lowry with 19.
Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/12/06/2930674/1575602375173-nba-web-191205-gamehil-torvshoudigital-2930674
The Raptors defence was evident throughout the contest in limiting the Rockets behind the arc, but it wasn't good enough to hold off a victory by the opposition, as Toronto didn't excel at the basket. Even though the Raptors are among the league's top five teams in three-point shooting, not tonight, and it cost them.
Siakam led the way with 24 points, VanVleet with 20, and Lowry with 19.
Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/12/06/2930674/1575602375173-nba-web-191205-gamehil-torvshoudigital-2930674
hockeyfan1
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Kawhi received his championship ring last night including a rousing ovation from the crowd.
He contributed 23 points in the Clippers 112-92 win over the Raptors.
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Game highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/12/12/2942996/1576121379664-nba-web-191211-torvslac-gamehildigital-2942996
He contributed 23 points in the Clippers 112-92 win over the Raptors.
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Game highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/12/12/2942996/1576121379664-nba-web-191211-torvslac-gamehildigital-2942996
Hobbes
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hockeyfan1 said:
I'm so glad that the fans in attendance gave him the much-deserved ovation. I was a bit afraid (thanks to reading some assorted articles in the media) that he might get booed and that would have been a travesty. It's disappointing that he decided to move on, but I completely understand and respect his reasons. Thank you Toronto Raptors fans for giving him a classy reception...if nothing else, it shows other potential free agents what a great team this can be to play for.
Highlander
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If he had won with Phili or the Nets, no standing ovation, just bronze knuckles! We are so nice in Canada. We should all get nice pins for our lapels.Hobbes said:
hockeyfan1
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Raptors beat the Pistons 112-99 in Detroit.
Siakam, Ibaka, Lowry, & Anunoby led the way. Ibaka played one of his best games this year in accruing 25 points & 13 rebounds. Lowry had a triple -double (20 pts., 10 assists, 10 rebounds), while Anunoby with 19 pts., & Siakam with 26 were also the players with points in double digits.
Toronto is currently 19-8 in the w/l column good enough for fourth in the East.
Two Raptors left the game with injuries ? Marc Gasol (pulled hamstring) and Norm Powell (shoulder). Plus, add VanVleet who has yet to return (knee injury). He has been out five games so far.
Game highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/12/19/2957407/1576723455391-nba-web-191218-torvsdet-gamehildigital-2957407
Siakam, Ibaka, Lowry, & Anunoby led the way. Ibaka played one of his best games this year in accruing 25 points & 13 rebounds. Lowry had a triple -double (20 pts., 10 assists, 10 rebounds), while Anunoby with 19 pts., & Siakam with 26 were also the players with points in double digits.
Toronto is currently 19-8 in the w/l column good enough for fourth in the East.
Two Raptors left the game with injuries ? Marc Gasol (pulled hamstring) and Norm Powell (shoulder). Plus, add VanVleet who has yet to return (knee injury). He has been out five games so far.
Game highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/12/19/2957407/1576723455391-nba-web-191218-torvsdet-gamehildigital-2957407
hockeyfan1
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Yes, epic! Biggest comeback in Raptor history...
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Game highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/12/23/2965331/1577061396741-191222-postup-torvsdal-highlightsdigital
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Game highlights:
https://www.nba.com/raptors/video/teams/raptors/2019/12/23/2965331/1577061396741-191222-postup-torvsdal-highlightsdigital
hockeyfan1
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The Raptors sport a perfect 16-0 w/l record against teams that are .500 or below them in the standings.
But they are 5-10 against teams .500 or above.
But they are 5-10 against teams .500 or above.
hockeyfan1
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Big win for the Raptors in Boston (avenging their Christmas Day loss to the Celtics in T.O.), with a convincing 113-97 victory at the TD Garden last night.
Lowry and Ibaka led the way with 30 & 20 points respectively. But the night belonged to guys named Patrick McCaw, Terrence Davis, Chris Boucher, and Oshae Brissett. McCaw in particular had a career high 18 points, and while Davis and especially Brissett didn?t burn up the court, the youngsters provided ample energy and sharpshooting whenever it called for, providing VanVleet, Ibaka, Lowry, et al to do their good work.
Not a bad night for a team still beset by injuries (Gasol, Siakam, Powell, Thomas still out).
Lowry!
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McCaw:
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Brissett:
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Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/video/2019/12/28/0021900473-boston-celtics-vs-toronto-raptors-game-highlights
Lowry and Ibaka led the way with 30 & 20 points respectively. But the night belonged to guys named Patrick McCaw, Terrence Davis, Chris Boucher, and Oshae Brissett. McCaw in particular had a career high 18 points, and while Davis and especially Brissett didn?t burn up the court, the youngsters provided ample energy and sharpshooting whenever it called for, providing VanVleet, Ibaka, Lowry, et al to do their good work.
Not a bad night for a team still beset by injuries (Gasol, Siakam, Powell, Thomas still out).
Lowry!
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McCaw:
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Brissett:
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Highlights:
https://www.nba.com/video/2019/12/28/0021900473-boston-celtics-vs-toronto-raptors-game-highlights