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Tag Archives: Toronto Raptors
After The NBA Draft
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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Tagged Fandom, Life, NBA, NBA Draft, Opinion, People, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Series Over
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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Tagged Canada, Culture, Fandom, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Got it to Game 6
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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Tagged Canada, Fandom, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, Philadelphia 76ers, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Alive for Game 5
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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Tagged Canada, Current Events, Fandom, Life, NBA, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, People, Philadelphia 76ers, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Game 4 and Something More
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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Tagged Canada, Fandom, Life, NBA, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Can’t Lose Game 3
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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Tagged Canada, Fandom, Life, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, People, Philadelphia 76ers, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Toronto vs. Philly III
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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Tagged Canada, Culture, Fandom, Life, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, Personal, Philadelphia 76ers, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto, Toronto Raptors
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2021 NBA Draft: Toronto Raptors
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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Tagged Basketball, Canada, Fandom, Jalen Suggs, Life, NBA, NBA Draft, Opinion, People, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Season 26 of Raptors Basketball
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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Tagged About Me, Basketball, Canada, Fandom, Humor, Kyle Lowry, NBA, Opinion, Personal, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Vinsanity
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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Tagged About Me, Basketball, Canada, Childhood, Culture, Fandom, Inspiration, NBA, Opinion, People, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors, Vince Carter
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