Tag Archives: Basketball

Defending Champions

Posted on October 22, 2019 by

The Toronto Raptors are raising a championship banner and receiving rings tonight ahead of the first game of the NBA season. They’re doing this, of course, because they won the NBA championship in June. That’s a thing that happened. I … Continue reading →

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NBA Finals, Game 3: Shooters Shoot

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

I’m starting to accept the fact that I’m never going to fully comprehend the fact that the Toronto Raptors are in the NBA Finals. It’s like I’ve been sucked into a portal, but instead of being taken to Halloweentown, I’m … Continue reading →

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NBA Finals, Game 2: Foul

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

It always feels like more fouls are called against the Toronto Raptors than their opponent, but then you look at the final stats and the numbers tell you it’s even, so you can’t really complain about the referees even though … Continue reading →

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NBA Finals, Game 1: Something is Different

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

After last night, I think it’s clear this is not the same Toronto Raptors team I’ve been watching all my life. The team I grew up watching would’ve crumbled on a stage this big. They would’ve been intimidated by the … Continue reading →

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The Toronto Raptors Are In The NBA Finals

Posted on May 26, 2019 by

I can’t believe I just wrote that. The Toronto Raptors are in the NBA Finals. What!? This is not real life. This doesn’t happen to us. This doesn’t happen to Toronto sports teams. What do you mean we’re going to … Continue reading →

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Game 7

Posted on May 12, 2019 by

I woke up it’s Game 7, I’ll wait until 11, just to see if the Raptors have won. I think they got a lot of hope, but I never know for sure, what’s another year full of nope, when you’re spending every … Continue reading →

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Toronto Raptors – Round 1

Posted on April 13, 2019 by

The Toronto Raptors are in the NBA Playoffs for the sixth year in a row. Normally, I’m a bit nervous for them and their chances of progressing into deeper rounds, but not this year. I’m about as optimistic as a … Continue reading →

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Up and Down The Court

Posted on October 16, 2018 by

I wish the NBA weren’t so predictable. There is no point to this upcoming season. The Golden State Warriors are going to win the championship. Oops, spoiler alert. Can we just act like it’s a video game and simulate all … Continue reading →

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The DeRozan Trade

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

Today was a frustrating day. I don’t even know where to begin. I’ll start with the facts, and a few deep breaths. The Toronto Raptors traded DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first round pick, to the San … Continue reading →

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50 Thoughts: 2018 NBA Draft

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

I love the NBA Draft. It’s so much fun. I did this for last year’s draft, it’s the only way to focus my thoughts. Enjoy. The first 30 thoughts will follow the draft order and pertain to the team picking … Continue reading →

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