
Friday, January 31, 2014
RAPTORS PODCAST: RAPS TALK presented by HHJ & HHN Ep. 57 (01.30.2014)

Wednesday, January 29, 2014
NUMBERS DON'T LIE - RAPTORS 98, MAGIC 83 - The "Triple Double Doubles" Edition
posted by Romy Aquino
The Raptors have never been known to put a pounding on teams. This season, the Raptors are finally winning games against lesser opponents in a dominant fashion. Even with a shorthanded squad without DeMar DeRozan (ankle) and Patrick Patterson (broken nose), Toronto beat the Orlando Magic handily 98-83 to move three games over .500.Jonas Valanciunas on Kevin Garnett's trash talk: "Tonight, I didn't understand English."
posted by Romy Aquino
(Via the Raptors press release)
Guarding Kevin Garnett isn't easy. When Jonas Valanciunas and the Raptors went head to head with Garnett and the Brooklyn Nets, Valanciunas didn't back down to KG and posted a double double with 20 points and 13 rebounds in the 104-103 win. Garnett not only is a physical threat but can also get in your head mentally with his verbal abuse.
What was the key for JV's ability to overcome Garnett's trash talk? Valanciunas let the media know in his post-game interview.
"Tonight, I didn't understand English. That was my key."Whatever works, Jonas. He continues to develop in his second season in the league, averaging 10.4 ppg and 8.6 rpg for Toronto.
Today, Jonas was selected to participate in this year's All-Star weekend Rising Stars challenge in New Orleans.
(Via the Raptors press release)
The National Basketball Association announced Wednesday that Jonas Valanciunas has been selected to participate in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend in New Orleans
He'll join the likes of sophomore players Bradley Beal, Anthony Davis, Andre Drummond and Damian Lillard in New Orleans.
Question is....why wasn't Terrence Ross selected?
Question is....why wasn't Terrence Ross selected?
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
NUMBERS DON'T LIE - RAPTORS 104, NETS 103 - The "Where's Brooklyn At?" Edition
posted by Romy Aquino
The Brooklyn Nets have been rolling in the month of January, and Monday was their opportunity to get a step closer to taking the top spot in the Atlantic Division. And with Toronto without their top scorer in DeMar DeRozan, the challenge became a little easier for the Nets. But it was Kyle Lowry who stepped up again and helped the Toronto Raptors squeak out a 104-103 victory over the surging Nets.Sunday, January 26, 2014
31 for 51 - The NBA reacts to the Terrence Ross 51-point performance
posted by Romy Aquino
Terrence Ross came into last season as a rookie averaging 17 minutes of playing time and just 6.4 ppg but he made a name for himself when he won the 2013 Sprite slam dunk title. Now midway through the 2013-14 NBA season, going into Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, T-Ross had averaged just under 10 points per game and then...he exploded for a 51 point performance, tying Vince Carter's franchise record that was set back in 2000. T-Ross made his name known again, and the NBA took notice.
NUMBERS DON'T LIE - CLIPPERS 126, RAPTORS 118 - "Terrence Ross is on FIYA!" Edition
posted by Romy Aquino
Now, that was a crazy game. The Clippers and Raptors went all high octane offence and put up a total of 244 points at the ACC on Saturday night. Even though the Clippers got the best of the Raptors and pulled out the win on the road, this night belonged to Terrence Ross who put a historic 51 points in the Raptors loss. If you missed this one, make sure you check out the highlights.Friday, January 24, 2014
NUMBERS DON'T LIE - RAPTORS 104, SIXERS 95 - The "Homecoming Triple Dub" Edition
posted by Romy Aquino
It was a homecoming for Kyle Lowry as he returned to his native Philadelphia, and he didn't disappoint his family and friends in attendance. Lowry and the Raptors closed out the Sixers in the fourth quarter en route to a 104-95 over their Atlantic Division counterparts. Both Lowry and DeMar put in their bid for an All-Star reserve selection with their performances on Friday night.Thursday, January 23, 2014
T-ROSS IS BACK! Terrence Ross to defend his dunk title in New Orleans
posted by Romy Aquino
We were all curious about the dunk competition but it's official, Terrence Ross will be back in the dunk contest at February's All-Star weekend in New Orleans.(via Mike Gantner of the Toronto Sun)
Winning the dunk contest was one thing. Defending it is another. Terrence Ross is leaving nothing to chance. The sophomore swing man began working up some dunk options a couple of days ago.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
NUMBERS DON'T LIE - RAPTORS 93, MAVS 85
posted by Romy Aquino
A much needed win for the Toronto Raptors after dropping three of their last four. Former Raptors, Vince Carter and Jose Calderon made their return to the ACC but saw their Mavs early lead slowly deteriorate in the second half as the Raps pull out the 93-85 win.Monday, January 20, 2014
NUMBERS DON'T LIE - BOBCATS 100, RAPTORS 95
posted by Romy Aquino
It was a full day of NBA basketball in honour of MLK day in the US. The Raptors were looking to bounce back from a tough loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. But the Raptors have a bad history with the Charlotte Bobcats with couple of the previous matchups decided on the final possessions and the Raps on the losing end. Today was no different; after falling behind by as many as 30 points, the Raps couldn't pull out the miracle and lost 100-95 to Charlotte.Sunday, January 19, 2014
NUMBERS DON'T LIE - LAKERS 112, RAPTORS 106
posted by Romy Aquino
This was the stretch of games that Raptors had an opportunity to pile up a few W's with teams holding losing records. Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Lakers was one of them. The Lakers had a shorthanded roster without guys like Kobe, Nash and Steve Blake, so an early matinee against the Lakers was an opportunity to steal a season series win against the Lakers. However, Nick "Swaggy P" Young and Pau Gasol didn't let it happen as the Lakers pulled out a 112-106 win.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
The Celtics Kelly Olynyk puts on a clinic
posted by Romy Aquino
Friday night marked Rajon Rondo's long awaited return to the Boston Celtics. Rondo's return against the Lakers was the top headline going into Friday night's game, but the big story after the game was Canadian baller and Gonzaga product, Kelly Olynyk. The Celtics rookie centre had a monster line off of the bench for the Celtics: 32 minutes, a career-high 25 points (11-17), 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in the 107-104 loss to Los Angeles.
The Celtics coach Brad Stevens gave Olynyk extra playing time due to his stellar play, and played Olynyk the entire fourth quarter.
Friday night marked Rajon Rondo's long awaited return to the Boston Celtics. Rondo's return against the Lakers was the top headline going into Friday night's game, but the big story after the game was Canadian baller and Gonzaga product, Kelly Olynyk. The Celtics rookie centre had a monster line off of the bench for the Celtics: 32 minutes, a career-high 25 points (11-17), 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in the 107-104 loss to Los Angeles.
The Celtics coach Brad Stevens gave Olynyk extra playing time due to his stellar play, and played Olynyk the entire fourth quarter.
Friday, January 17, 2014
NUMBERS DON'T LIE - RAPTORS 94, WOLVES 89
posted by Romy Aquino
Now, that's how you bounce back from an ugly loss against the Boston Celtics. The Raptors continued to play impressive basketball and pulled out a big win against Kevin Love and a tough Western conference squad. The Raps move to two games over .500 and are 20-18 on the season, here are the numbers:
Now, that's how you bounce back from an ugly loss against the Boston Celtics. The Raptors continued to play impressive basketball and pulled out a big win against Kevin Love and a tough Western conference squad. The Raps move to two games over .500 and are 20-18 on the season, here are the numbers:
RAPTORS PODCAST: RAPS TALK presented by HHJ & HHN Ep. 56 (01.16.2014)

Wednesday, January 15, 2014
A Second Chance for Kyle Lowry's Sneakers
Remember this guy?
Well that Raptor fan who got Kyle Lowry's sneakers stolen from him in Chicago, got a second chance to get a pair of Lowry's shoes. This time, there wasn't a random Chicago fan playing the passing lanes to yank them from Toronto fan, Alan Vale.
Via Raptors.com:
Vale, along with his friend Francis, was invited to take in pregame warmups courtside on Monday. He was then taken to the players lounge for what he thought was an interview about his story, only to have Lowry arrive to personally delivered a pair of his shoes.
Friday, January 10, 2014
RAPTORS PODCAST: RAPS TALK presented by HHJ & HHN Ep. 55 (01.09.2014)

Sunday, January 5, 2014
VIDEO: Chicago fan steals Kyle Lowry's sneakers from Raptors fan
posted by Romy Aquino
I must have missed this on the original broadcast, but I caught this on The Starters "Worst of the Week" on Friday. After the Raptors 85-79 win over the Chicago Bulls on New Year's Eve, Kyle Lowry tossed his game shoes to a Raptors fan, only to get them intercepted not once but twice by a Chicago fan who quickly ran off with the goods.
Credit the random Chicago fan with two steals on that play.
Friday, January 3, 2014
RAPTORS PODCAST: RAPS TALK presented by HHJ & HHN Ep. 54 (01.02.2014)

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