Raptors-Pacers Game 5 NBA Playoffs Postgame Podcast: RAPS TALK Ep. 89 (04.26.2016)

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RAPS TALK Ep. 89  - The "Fourth Quarter Knockout" episode

Episode 89 of RAPS TALK (04.26.2016) - What an emotional roller coaster of a game as the Toronto Raptors dug deep in the fourth quarter and pulled out the 102-99 comeback win over the Indiana Pacers. DeMar DeRozan had a breakout game with 34 points in 40 minutes and the Raptors second unit came up huge on the defensive end holding the Pacers to just 9 fourth quarter points.  The Raptors take a 3-2 series lead and look to close out the series in Indiana on Friday night.

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Raptors-Pacers Game 4 NBA Playoffs Postgame Podcast: RAPS TALK Ep. 88 (04.23.2016)

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RAPS TALK Ep. 88  - The "Night & Day" episode

Episode 88 of RAPS TALK (04.23.2016) - The Toronto Raptors Game 4 performance was night and day to their Game 3 win, losing 100-83 to the Indiana Pacers.  Toronto came out flat from the first quarter and dug themselves into a hole that they couldn't get out of. The series is now tied 2-2 and Game 5 returns to Toronto for a crucial Game 5.

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Raptors-Pacers Game 2 Playoffs Postgame Podcast: RAPS TALK Ep. 87 (04.18.2016)

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RAPS TALK Ep. 87  - The "One Game at a Time" episode

Episode 87 of RAPS TALK (04.18.2016) - That was a bounce back game. The Raptors took Game 2 of the series with a 98-87 win over the Indiana Pacers. Jonas Valanciunas made his presence felt again with another impressive performance scoring 23 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. Kyle Lowry bounced back from his disappointing Game 1 and had 18 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds. But ultimately it was the Raptors bench that got it done in the Game 2 victory, Patrick Patterson had 14 points, Cory Joseph had 16 points and Norman Powell did a lot of work off the ball to lock in the win. Game 3 is in Indiana on Thursday.

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Raptors-Pacers Game 1 Playoffs Postgame Podcast: RAPS TALK Ep. 86 (04.16.2016)

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RAPS TALK Ep. 86  - The "Glass Half Empty or Half Full?" episode

Episode 86 of RAPS TALK (04.16.2016) - The Raptors lose to the Indiana Pacers 100-90 in Game 1 of the opening round NBA playoff series on Saturday. Paul George went off with 33 points for the Pacers and DeMar DeRozan/Kyle Lowry struggled offensively for the Raptors. Raptors fans have seen this before, but is this year's team different? We discuss Game 1 on this postgame podcast.

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RAPTORS PODCAST: RAPS TALK Ep. 85 (04.14.2016) - The "Just Get Out of the First Round" Episode

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RAPTORS PODCAST - EPISODE 85

RAPS TALK  - The "Just Get Out of the First Round" episode

Episode 85 of RAPS TALK (04.14.2016) - The NBA regular season is complete, the Raptors finished with a franchise record 56 wins and now it's the moment we've all been waiting for: can the Toronto Raptors get out of the first round of the playoffs? On this week's podcast, we preview the Eastern Conference playoffs series between the Indiana Pacers & Toronto Raptors.

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[VIDEO] Watch Norman Powell Throw Down a Thunderous Windmill Jam

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Watch Norman Powell Throw Down a Thunderous Windmill Jam Against the Sixers

There's no better way to cap off the Raptors regular season at the ACC than a dunk from Norman Powell. Powell had 18 points and 4 rebounds in the Raptors 122-98 victory over the Sixers. The Raptors set another franchise record with their 55th regular season win.

[VIDEO] Watch Cory Joseph Make a Knicks Fan's Day

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[VIDEO] Watch Cory Joseph Make a Knicks Fan's Day 

In the Raptors 93-89 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday evening, Cory Joseph made a young Knicks fan by shaking his hand in between plays. You gotta love this guy.

Watch Norman Powell Drop a Career-High 27 Against the Pacers

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Watch Norman Powell Drop a Career-High 27 Against the Pacers 

With Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, DeMarre Carroll and Luis Scola all getting Friday night off to rest, it was up to the rest of the Raptors roster to pick up the slack against the Indiana Pacers. And they did. The Raptors had their rookies step up to the plate in the 111-98 win and put up career-highs in scoring. Delon Wright put up 19 points and Norm Powell had yet another spectacular performance with 27 points (5/11 FG),  6 rebounds, 4 assists, 14/19 FT and 3/4 from 3pt land.

Norman Powell sets #Raptors rookie record for most free throw attempts in a game with 19.

— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) April 9, 2016

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[VIDEO] Watch Norm Powell Take on an Auto Service Challenge

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Norm Powell Takes on an Auto Service Challenge 

The Raptors have been tied with Ford for different automotive skills challenges, and the latest video instalment has everyone's favourite Raptor, Norman Powell, taking on the Auto Service challenge. The Raptors rookie has come on strong this season, so it's only fitting that he got an opportunity to do one of these Ford spots.

Norm Powell makes buckets in this video, literally.

[VIDEO] Jonas Valanciunas with the big block on LaMarcus Aldridge

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Jonas Valanciunas with the big block on LaMarcus Aldridge

The Raptors were without their All-Stars DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry due to rest against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night . But even though they were shorthanded, the Raptors hung tight with the Spurs who are still undefeated at home, losing 102-95. 

[VIDEO] Kyle Lowry Body Checks DeMar DeRozan in Postgame Interview

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Kyle Lowry Body Checks DeMar DeRozan in Postgame Interview

Postgame interviews are never safe.

The Raptors grinded out their 51st win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. DeMar DeRozan was spectacular with 27 pts, 6 rebounds, 10/11 FT and 4 assists in the 99-95 win. 

In his postgame interview with Eric Smith, DeMar looked to get pushed off of the screen.

RAPTORS PODCAST: RAPS TALK Ep. 84 (03.31.2016) - The "6GODS" Episode

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RAPTORS PODCAST - EPISODE 84

RAPS TALK  - The "6GODS" episode

Episode 84 of RAPS TALK (03.31.2016) - It's a new franchise record for the Toronto Raptors as they hit the 50-win mark on Wednesday against the Hawks. On this week's RAPS TALK podcast, we discuss the Raptors franchise record in wins, DeMarre Carroll's expected return, Kyle Lowry's shooting struggles, the emergence of Norm Powell and the upcoming SLAM magazine '6GODS' cover.

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