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Preview: Raptors Vs Heat

2008-04-14T17:41:00.000-07:00

The Raptors are hosting the Miami Heat and the game is on-going RIGHT now, check it out if you'd like to watch it online here: http://www.stoogetv.com/player.html

>> Raptors Conquered In Utah: 0 - 5 On The Road. <<

2008-03-17T20:36:00.000-07:00

Deron Williams scored 21 points and his backup, Ronnie Price, had 13 points and five assists as the Utah Jazz tied a franchise record with their 19th straight home victory, a 96-79 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. With the game tied at 65, Price led the Jazz on 24-4 run to start the fourth quarter. He had two driving layups, three assists and some pesky defence on Toronto's T.J. Ford. [Read More Here If You Want]

Raps Sue Spanish Federation

2008-03-15T16:26:00.000-07:00

THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO -- The Toronto Raptors are suing Spanish basketball for non-payment of insurance on Jorge Garbajosa.

The Raptors filed a statement of claim on Friday against the Spanish Basketball Federation."It is unfortunate that we've reached this point," Raptors officials said in a statement. "The matter is now before the courts.

Therefore we will respect the court process and not comment further while the matter is ongoing."The Raptors forward injured his left leg and ankle in a gruesome crash last March that ended his rookie season.

>> Raps Unable To Contain Kobe <<

2008-03-12T06:18:00.000-07:00

LOS ANGELES - The Lakers have worked their way back to the top of the Western Conference. They'll be hard-pressed to stay there in the coming days.

Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 34 points in the final 8 1/2 minutes, Lamar Odom added 20 points and nine rebounds, and the Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 117-108 on Tuesday night for their 18th win in 22 games.

Next comes a rugged four-game road trip starting Friday night in New Orleans, with games at Houston, Dallas and Utah to follow. The four teams have a cumulative record of 168-86 including 101-26 at home, and if the Rockets win games against Atlanta and Charlotte beforehand, they'll be shooting for their 22nd straight win against the Lakers on Sunday. [Read More]

Bosh's Return Still Uncertain

2008-03-11T14:01:00.000-07:00

Chris Bosh was only supposed to miss a few games for the Raptors, but he continues to be sidelined with a lingering knee injury, according to the Toronto Star.

"He's made some progress and it's a little slower than obviously he and everyone would like," said Bryan Colangelo. "Was there concern last year when he had something similar? Yeah, there's always concern. You want your players healthy, especially your best player," Colangelo added. [Read More]

>> Raptors Hold Off Seattle <<

2008-03-10T07:48:00.000-07:00

TORONTO - There were nights early in the season when Rasho Nesterovic didn't play at all. But rather than sulk about his situation in the post-game locker-room, the veteran Toronto Raptors centre would head upstairs to the practice gym and run.

Now, with all-star forward Chris Bosh sidelined with a knee injury, and Nesterovic manning the frontcourt, those nights are paying off.

Nesterovic scored 17 points in another solid performance Sunday to lead Toronto to a 114-106 win over the Seattle SuperSonics, the Raptors' fifth consecutive game without Bosh.
"Rasho is a pro," said Raptors coach Sam Mitchell. "He never complains and is always ready to play. That's something our young players need to learn from." [Read More]

>> RAPTORS Take Out Anger On The HEAT <<

2008-03-05T19:54:00.000-08:00

Toronto 108, Miami 83 (F)

MIAMI, March 5 (AP) -- Rasho Nesterovic scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Jamario Moon added 14 points and the Toronto Raptors embarrassed the Miami Heat for the second time this season, winning 108-83 Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Anthony Parker and Andrea Bargnani each scored 12 points for Toronto, but Bargnani's night will be best remembered by a scary collision with Miami's Alexander Johnson that knocked the 2006 No. 1 overall pick out of the game early in the third quarter. [Read More]

>> 3 Losses In A Row For The Raps <<

2008-03-04T18:35:00.000-08:00

Raptors:87 - 102:Magic

Another disappointing loss in Orlando. With AP, the only consistent scoring threat, and Jose somewhat better than the last few days... and everyone else just off again, the Orlando Magic took advantage, with a little bit of assistence from TJ Ford, who just took shot after shot. The Smitch making a huge mistake by going small as well as putting Hump on Dhoward, instead of Rasho.

Yep, and so... the Raps go down in another disappointing loss. 3 in a row, and there you have it!

Raptors VS Orlando (Preview)

2008-03-04T11:32:00.000-08:00

The Toronto Raptors flew to Orlando, to face the Orlando Magic today. The Raptors will play their second game without their injuried All Star Chris Bosh who is nursing a sore knee. To top it all of... the Raptors are heading into Orlando with a 2 game losing streak.

Dwight Howard is one of the best rebounders in the league and speaking about rebounding, the Raptors are... lets' just say not so good (being nice). Well, they better rebound tonight, or else this will be another disappointing loss, UNLESS they "out-score" their opponents, which is how this team is built, unfortunately, they really haven't been doing that.

... Jose Calderon has been in a funk lately, not sure what to make of it, perhaps all the playing time he's been getting with TJ out has caught up to him? I don't know, but he better break out of this funk soon, or we are in trouble. TJ is still trying to get back to where he was, but it will take time.

Andrea Barganani will have to be key in keeping this team in the top 5, especially with CB4 out. Anyway... My Keys To The Game?

- REBOUND!!

- DEFENSE, IF NOT OUTSCORE YOUR OPPONENT.

- DRIVE TO THE BASKET!!! (Looks at Moon).

Go Raps Go.

>> Back-To-Back Disappointing Losses For The Raps <<

2008-03-02T19:17:00.000-08:00

Jason Richardson scored 30 points and the Charlotte Bobcats took advantage of Chris Bosh's absence to beat the Toronto Raptors 110-98 on Sunday. With Bosh sidelined for perhaps a week with a sore right knee, the Raptors lost their second straight game and looked listless in the second half against one of the NBA's worst teams. [Read More]

[Bosh To Miss 1 Week With Sore Knee]

2008-03-02T10:55:00.000-08:00

Chris Bosh will miss one week of action for the Toronto Raptors because of a sore knee, according to Toronto's FAN 590.

He will travel with the team on their three-game road trip, but will likely miss games against the Bobcats, Magic and Heat. "Our thinking right now, unless something happens different, is not to even play him these next three games," Mitchell told the station. "We've played without Chris before, and to our guys credit we've found a way to win."

[Source]

>> Raptors Humbled <<

2008-02-29T21:09:00.000-08:00

The Toronto Raptors lost a game and an all-star Friday night. Mike Dunleavy had a game-high 36 points as the short-handed Indiana Pacers earned a 122-111 win over the Raptors.

The Raptors lost Chris Bosh to a knee injury in the first quarter. The result ended Toronto's (32-25) three-game winning streak. Indiana (23-36) halted its three-game losing skid. [Read More]

[Raps Hire John Lucus]

2008-02-29T14:59:00.000-08:00

The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have hired John Lucas as a basketball development consultant for the remainder of the 2007-08 season. He will assist the coaching staff with the development of the players’ on-court skills.

Lucas, 54, was the first overall pick in the 1976 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. He played with six teams during his 14-year NBA career from 1976-90. He has also served as a head coach with San Antonio, Philadelphia and Cleveland, as well as an assistant coach with Denver. [Source]

>> Raps Give Minny A Beating <<

2008-02-27T19:44:00.000-08:00

The Canadian Press
2/27/2008 9:40:13 PM

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are taking advantage of a favourable portion of the schedule.
In the midst of a stretch in which they play nine of 10 games against teams with losing records, the Raptors (32-24) extended their winning streak to three games with an easy 107-85 victory over the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves (12-44) Wednesday night before a crowd of 18,325 at the Air Canada Centre.

With their eighth win in a row against the Timberwolves, the Raptors improved to a season-high eight games over .500 and held on to fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Timberwolves remain the second-worst team in the league, ahead of only the awful Miami Heat (10-44). [Read More]

[Timberwolves-Raptors Preview]

2008-02-27T14:37:00.000-08:00

Many players have helped Toronto build a three-year run of dominance against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Contributions from a variety of sources are now keeping the Raptors among the Eastern Conference's top teams.

Following another outstanding performance from their reserves, the Raptors look to extend a seven-game winning streak against the lowly Timberwolves when the teams conclude their season series Wednesday night.

Toronto (31-24) hasn't lost to Minnesota (12-43) since a 108-97 defeat on Jan. 21, 2004. The Raptors won the first game between the teams the following season, and haven't lost since. [Read More]

>> The Raptors Prevail In Indiana <<

2008-02-25T20:20:00.000-08:00

Toronto 102, Indiana 98

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 25 (AP) - Chris Bosh had 24 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 102-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Carlos Delfino scored 23 points and made six of seven 3-pointers, and T.J Ford added 16 points and seven assists for the Raptors, who have won all three meetings with the Pacers this season and won four of their last five overall. [Read More]

>> Andrea Bargnani Works His Magic <<

2008-02-24T17:50:00.000-08:00

Andrea Bargnani

TORONTO(AP) Andrea Bargnani had 25 points and Chris Bosh added 17 as the Toronto Raptors rebounded from a loss to New York two days earlier and beat the Knicks 115-92 on Sunday night.

Anthony Parker added 16 points and T.J. Ford came off the bench to score 15 as Toronto gave coach Sam Mitchell a victory in his 300th game. Mitchell is 137-163 as coach of the Raptors.

Jamal Crawford, who scored 43 points Friday, finished with 26 in this one, including 16 in the first half. Nate Robinson added 20 for New York, which has lost 11 of 14. [Read More]

Raptors-Knicks Preview: 24/02/08

2008-02-24T14:19:00.000-08:00

Chris Bosh of The Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors hope a day off has cooled off Jamal Crawford.
Maybe the only reason the Raptors are not going into this game Sunday looking to match their longest winning streak of the season is the play of Crawford, who now tries to lead the New York Knicks to a home-and-home sweep of their Atlantic Division rivals. [Read More]

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2008-02-24T10:38:00.000-08:00

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