Tag Archives: Toronto Raptors

After The NBA Draft

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Paul

The NBA Draft is one of my favourite events on the sporting calendar. I always get excited to scour the mock drafts during the season and watch highlight videos of players on YouTube to make my own assessment. I normally … Continue reading →

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Series Over

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Paul

Well, it was fun while it lasted. The improbable dream came to an end on Thursday night as the Toronto Raptors lost Game 6 to the Philadelphia 76ers and were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. To be honest, there should … Continue reading →

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Got it to Game 6

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Paul

Oh, here we go. The Philadelphia 76ers had a 3-0 series lead against the Toronto Raptors. They started talking about a sweep. No one really gave the Raptors a chance to get back in the series. And rightfully so. No … Continue reading →

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Alive for Game 5

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Paul

In the words of Toronto Raptors Head Coach, Nick Nurse: “It’s not 3-0 anymore.” No, it is not. The Raptors won Game 4 and send this series back to Philadelphia. They are just one win away from being one win … Continue reading →

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Game 4 and Something More

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Paul

The Toronto Raptors couldn’t afford to lose Game 3 of their first round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, but they did. So, now it’s an uphill climb to try and do something that no NBA team has ever done … Continue reading →

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Can’t Lose Game 3

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Paul

Well, it’s not going well for the Toronto Raptors in their first round playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors are down 2-0 as they come home for Game 3 and Game 4. Thus far, it has been an … Continue reading →

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Toronto vs. Philly III

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Paul

I am not afraid of the Philadelphia 76ers. Sorry, should I have started with a more traditional topic sentence and introduction? All right, take two. From the top. It is the third meeting between the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers … Continue reading →

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2021 NBA Draft: Toronto Raptors

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Paul

At the NBA Draft Lottery in June, the Toronto Raptors were most likely to end up with the 8th pick in the Draft. But then! Their number was drawn and they moved up to the 4th pick. It was very … Continue reading →

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Season 26 of Raptors Basketball

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Paul

A lot has changed since the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA Championship, 18 months ago, and two million people packed the streets of downtown Toronto for a parade. Heck, just writing that sentence gives me the willies. By the … Continue reading →

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Vinsanity

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Paul

He is half man, half amazing. He is Air Canada. He is Vinsanity. He made us jump out of our seats, while he soared through the air. He put basketball on the map in Canada. He inspired a generation. His … Continue reading →

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