Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The NBA’s reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and his Canadian running mate Jamal Murray make their one and only trip into Toronto tonight to face the Raptors. The Toronto Raptors are back home hosting the reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and his Denver Nuggets tonight, but the once almighty opponent doesn’t look quite so hot to begin the year. … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets: Back at home against the reigning MVP
The Rap-Up: A busy week wraps up with Vince Carter’s jersey retirement
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images A pair of MVPs come to town this week, but all eyes will be on some Raptors legends on Saturday night. This should be one of the most fun weeks of the season! As hyperbolic as it may sound, this may be the season's biggest week for the Toronto Raptors! With all due respect to the Charlotte Hornets, this week’s 4-game slate blesses … [Read more...] about The Rap-Up: A busy week wraps up with Vince Carter’s jersey retirement
Raptors can’t recover after slow start, fall to Timberwolves, 101-112
Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images The scrappy young Raptors made it a game despite sleepwalking through the first three quarters. The Toronto Raptors struggled to overcome a slow start, ultimately falling to the hosts, Minnesota Timberwolves, 101-112. Despite a solid fourth-quarter push, the Raptors’ struggles for the better part of the game proved too much … [Read more...] about Raptors can’t recover after slow start, fall to Timberwolves, 101-112
Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Time to go on the road
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Raptors play first away game of the season, a short trip to Minnesota on the second night of a back-to-back The Toronto Raptors will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves for their first away game of the year. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Raptors will have to carry their energy from their win against Philadelphia into this … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Time to go on the road
Raptors get first win of the season, outlasting the visiting Sixers, 115-107.
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Scottie Barnes starred but not without breakout games by Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle It’s always a special occasion when Nick Nurse and Kyle Lowry are in town! At least for one more evening, Nurse and Lowry were on the court for a Raptors victory! The Toronto Raptors got its first victory of the season, defeating the … [Read more...] about Raptors get first win of the season, outlasting the visiting Sixers, 115-107.