Sunday, November 30, 2014

Patrick Patterson has an odd business idea for Dragon's Den - 'The Pee Case'

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Patrick Patterson has an odd business idea for Dragon's Den - The Pee Case


Before the start of the season, Sportsnet put together multiple "Know Your Raptor" video pieces where they asked different Raptors players a series of random questions. For the Patrick Patterson "Know Your Raptor", they asked him some preference questions (Clubhouse or BLT), his thoughts on Slamball, who he thought was the best dancer on the team but when they asked him about an idea for Dragon's Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank), 2Pat had a very odd business idea. Check it our yourself:

Friday, November 28, 2014

(VIDEO) The Toronto Raptors Honour Jalen Rose With a Video Tribute

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The Toronto Raptors Honour Jalen Rose with a Video Tribute


Even with a DeMar DeRozan groin injury in the third quarter, the Toronto Raptors hung tough with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Toronto watched their six game winning streak come to an end as Dallas came out victorious in the 106-102 win at the ACC. Monta Ellis had 30 points for the Mavs.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

RAPTORS PODCAST: RAPS TALK Ep. 71 (11.27.2014) - The "Sweet Lou" Episode

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RAPTORS PODCAST - EPISODE 71

RAPS TALK  - The "Sweet Lou" episode

Episode 71 of RAPS TALK (11.27.14) - The Raptors have been playing above everyone's expectations so far this season and are currently on a six game winning streak. On this week's podcast Mike Masaya (@hoopsaddiction) joins us from Montreal to talk about his breakfast with Masai Ujiri, the impact of Lou Williams, the Raptors statement win over Cleveland, the NBA debut of rookie Bruno Caboclo, Toronto's chances of an NBA title (according to ESPN) and of course, the Wenningtons of the Week highlighting the top Canadian talent in the NBA.

Money In The Bank, Watch the Raptors Lou Williams Beat the Shot Clock Against the Hawks

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Money In The Bank, Raptors Lou Williams Beats The Shot Clock against the Hawks


The depth on the Raptors bench has definitely been a key factor in the Raptors 13-2 start to the season. With guys like Patrick Patterson, Greivis Vasquez, James Johnson, Chuck Hayes and Lou Williams on the second unit, this Raptors team has one of the deepest benches in the league.

The Eastern Conference Player of the Week, Lou Williams has been an instant offensive spark off the bench and can hit the big shot when he needs to. When the third quarter started to wind down against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, Lou-Will did what he does best and hits jumpers at the buzzer.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Chuck Hayes to Terrence Ross for the Reverse Jam

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Chuck Hayes to Terrence Ross for the Reverse Jam

Toronto continues to show and prove their dominance in the league with another big win over the Phoenix Suns. The Raptors move to 12-2 on the season, 4-0 vs the Western Conference and 9-1 at home with the 104-100 win over the Suns. Terrence Ross had 13 points on the night including this sweet reverse slam in the second quarter with the assist from Chuck Hayes.

Lou-Will, Baby! Lou Williams Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

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Lou-Will, Baby! Lou Williams Named Eastern Conference the Player of the Week

The Raptors continue to make noise around the league, as Raptors shooting guard Lou Williams was named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

(Via NBA.com)
The National Basketball Association announced Monday guard Lou Williams has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played November 17-23. Williams earned the honours for the first time in his career and joined Chris Bosh (7X), Vince Carter (7X), Mike James, Jalen Rose and Kyle Lowry as the only players in team history to win the award.

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Raptors take down Lebron and the Cavs, Lou Williams drops a career high 36

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Raptors take down Lebron and the Cavs, Lou Williams drops a career high 36


The Toronto Raptors made a statement on Saturday night. Toronto took down Lebron James and the Cavs in their own arena 110-93. The Raptors fans made their presence known in Cleveland with at least a hundred Raptors fans travelling to Cleveland to support the red hot Raptors. The group of fans were chanting 'Let's Go Raptors' loudly as the fourth quarter wound down as the Raps cruised to their eleventh victory of the season.

Stat Correction! Raptors now tie franchise record for largest margin of victory

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Stat Correction! Raptors tie franchise record for largest margin of victory


Just when you thought things couldn't get any better from last night's win over the Bucks the NBA officials made a correction to one of  the Bucks baskets made by John Henson in garbage time on Friday night.

"Let's Go Bruno" The Night Bruno Caboclo Made His NBA Debut and Won the Internet

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"Let's Go Bruno" The Night Bruno Caboclo Made His NBA Debut and Won the Internet

The Raptors finished off their seven game homestand on a strong note. They were just one point short of one of their largest margins of victory with a 124-83 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to move to 10-2 on the season. With the game well in hand and a 43-point lead going into the fourth quarter, Raptors rookie Bruno Caboclo was ready to make his NBA debut, and the internet was ready.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

RAPTORS PODCAST: RAPS TALK Ep. 70 (11.20.2014) - The "Tribute Video" Episode

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RAPTORS PODCAST - EPISODE 70

RAPS TALK  - The "Tribute Video" episode

Episode 70 of RAPS TALK (11.20.14) - Vince Carter got a tribute video from the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night and it brought tears to his eyes, but we're not crying this because the Raptors are off to a hot start with a 9-2 record. On this week's podcast we talk about the last week with the Raptors, DeMar's new scoring milestone, Vince Carter's impact on Canadian basketball fans and of course, we chat about the Wenningtons of the Week, where we highlight the top Canadian talent in the NBA.

Vince Carter Tears Up at Video Tribute

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Vince Carter Tears Up at Video Tribute

It was Vince Carter tribute night at the ACC on Wednesday, but that didn't stop the Raptors from pulling out an impressive 96-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and improving to 9-2 on the season and 7-1 at home.

The Toronto Raptors honoured VC during a first quarter timeout where a sold out Air Canada Centre stood up on their feet to honour VC, who normally receives a reign of boos and "VC Sucks" chants each time he returns to Toronto. It was a tasteful video tribute which brought out a few tears from the former Raptor. Carter finished with 7 pts on the night.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Raptors to honour Vince Carter on Wednesday

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Raptors to honour Vince Carter on Wednesday

The day has finally come. The Toronto Raptors will be honouring Vince Carter on Wednesday night when the Raptors face off against the Memphis Grizzles at the Air Canada Centre. The Raptors greatest hero and most hated villain will get a tribute video honouring the former Raptor star during a first quarter timeout.

(Via the Toronto Sun)
Like it or not Raptors fans (and many of you won't), the Raptors will play a video on Wednesday night looking back at Vince Carter's time in Toronto. Carter will be in town with the Memphis Grizzlies, making his only appearance in Canada this season.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

(VIDEO) Terrence Ross Jams Down the Alley Oop against the Utah Jazz

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Terrence Ross Jams Down the Alley Oop against the Utah Jazz

Terrence Ross had just 4 points in the Raptors 111-93 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, but one of those baskets was an unbelievable alley oop slam assisted by Kyle Lowry. T-Ross beat Utah Jazz rookie Dante Exum to the basket to throw down the athletic slam.

Friday, November 14, 2014

(VIDEO) Jalen Rose breaks down his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors

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Jalen Rose breaks down his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors


We mentioned a few weeks back that Jalen Rose will be making his return to Toronto in a 20th Anniversary celebration in the coming weeks and TSN's Cabbie had the chance to visit the Grantland studios to pay a visit to the former Toronto Raptor.  Cabbie talked to Jalen about his playing days with the Raptors, his thoughts on the Raptors backcourt of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, and had a nice little story on Rafer Alston when they were Raptor teammates.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

RAPTORS PODCAST: RAPS TALK Ep. 69 (11.12.2014) - The "Don't Jinx The Streak" Episode

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RAPTORS PODCAST - EPISODE 69

RAPS TALK  - The "Don't Jinx The Streak" episode

Episode 69 of RAPS TALK (11.12.14) - We didn't want to have a podcast until the win streak was over...but the Raps just keep winning! We're back for another season of the #RAPSTALK podcast and on this week's episode we discuss the Raptors strong start, the new look roster, the return of the Raptor, the 20th Anniversary of the franchise and of course, the Wenningtons of the Week highlighting the top Canadian talent in the NBA.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Kyle Lowry creeps in on Patrick Patterson's Postgame Interview

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Kyle Lowry creeps in on Patrick Patterson's Postgame Interview

It was an ugly win, but it was a win. The Raptors got it together in the fourth quarter and defeated the Orlando Magic 104-100 in a game that was televised nationally in the US on NBA TV. Raptors moved to 7-1 on the season after the win. After the game, Kyle Lowry snuck in on Patrick Patterson's postgame interview. I gotta say, it was a little creepy.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Drake Reacts to James Johnson's Dunk on the Sixers Brandon Davies

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Drake Reacts to James Johnson's Dunk on the Sixers Brandon Davies

I have to admit, I'm not used to watching Toronto Raptors blowout wins so tonight was a special treat. The Raptors improved to 6-1 on the season with a 120-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. With a just few minutes to play in the final quarter and the game in hand, the Raptors James Johnson threw down a nasty posterization dunk on the Sixers Brandon Davies.

Check out Drake's reaction to the dunk too....and the outfit.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Gimme Some Raptor News! A Crash Course on the Toronto Raptors

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Gimme Some Raptor News! A Crash Course on the Toronto Raptors


With next Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls set to broadcast on TNT (November 13), some American hoops fans will need to get up-to-date on their Toronto Raptors knowledge. Fear not, the guys at The Starters have put together a crash course video on the city of Toronto, Rob Ford, Drake and a brief history of the Toronto Raptors including a few former Raptor greats like MoPete and Alvin Williams. With a 5-1 record to start the season, the Raptors are deserving of some much needed attention.

Kyle Lowry with the Crossover on Andre Miller

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The Toronto Raptors continued their strong start with a big home win over the Washington Wizards 103-84 on their first 20th Anniversary Night of the season. Kyle Lowry finished with a triple double for the Raptors: 13 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists which included this crossover on the Wizards Andre Miller and the dish to JV.

Check out Kyle Lowry's full highlights here:

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Throwback Thursday? No, It's Throwback Friday at the Air Canada Centre

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Friday's game against the Washington Wizards will be the first 20th Anniversary celebration of the season where the Raptors will bring back their throwback purple uniforms with the ol' red dinosaur.

(Via NBA.com)
The Toronto Raptors will play host to the Washington Wizards this Friday, November 7 in the first of seven 20th Anniversary Nights presented by Air Canada. The team will wear the original road purple jersey for the first time since May 4, 1999.

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