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RaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 49 - Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies (122-114) Post Game RapUpThe Toronto Raptors come from behind in a gritty and tough game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Raptors allow a season-high 71 points in the first half to a Memphis Grizzlies team that only averages a little over a 100 points a game. The defense and effort the Raptors played with in the first half was disgraceful for a team that is competing to win a championship. Nick Nurse and the staff dug into the players and they responded big time in the second half allowing only 43 points in the 2nd half. Nurse was masterful with his substitutions, play-calling, timeouts and defensive...2018-11-2806 min
RaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 48 - Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat (125-115) Post Game RapUpThe Toronto Raptors finish off the mini home-stand against the Miami Heat. Miami is a below .500 team but are a tough opponent whether the Raptors face them in the playoffs or in the regular season. The Heat were without Goran Dragic once again who remains sidelined with injuries so they were playing the point guard position as a collection of different guys. The Raptors did a great job pushing the pace and avoiding the need to beat this tough defensive team in the halfcourt. Kawhi and Siakam led the team in scoring and were key factors in getting easy baskets...2018-11-2805 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 47 - Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards (125-107) Post Game RapUpThe Toronto Raptors took care of business once again against the Washington Wizards. The Wizards starting to get their mojo going but still not perfect. The Raptors had OG and Miles return so the Raptors had a full 10-man rotation going and it was highly effective. The Bench Mob was fantastic tonight but Miles continues to struggle shooting the basketball. Nick Nurse managed a solid game and the Raptors allowed the Wizards to take the lead in the second half but settled down and shut the Wizards down after that. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 27 points and 10 rebounds and...2018-11-2409 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 46 - Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks (124-108) Post Game RapUpThe Toronto Raptors walk into Atlanta on a back-to-back and get the job done once again. Raptors are now 5-0 on back-to-back games this season. Kawhi Leonard sat this one out for rest purposes and Raptors were missing Miles, OG, and Norman due to injuries. Toronto won every quarter and did not look fazed after playing the other night. Kyle Lowry led the charge with a monster triple-double (21pts, 17asts, and 12 rebs). Another great game for the Raptors as they take care of one of the lower teams in the NBA. Onto the next one, keep it rolling.Like...2018-11-2306 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 45 - Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic (93-91) Post Game RapUpThe Toronto Raptors escaped by the skin of their teeth against the Orlando Magic. The Raptors have a poor shooting night from the outside and barely get to the free throw line but manage to squeeze out the win. Danny Green with the game winner leaving less than a second left on the clock. Raptors dominated the first half but let the Magic hang around and come back in the third quarter. Kawhi led the team with 18 points and Lowry with 9 assists. Raptors play Atlanta on the back-to-back. Another win and got to keep it rolling. Like, share and subscribe...2018-11-2306 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 44 - Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls (122-83) Post Game RapUpThe Toronto Raptors win huge against the depleted Chicago Bulls. The Bulls came into this game missing 5 of their top 6 players. All of them sitting out with either injuries or illnesses. The Raptors rested Kawhi Leonard for this game, but also did not have CJ Miles, Norman Powell and OG who are all injured. The game did not start so well for the Raptors but they put this game to sleep after the second and third quarter. Lowry tweaked his ankle in the third quarter and did not return to this game. Lowry did return to the bench but was...2018-11-1808 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 43 - Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics (116-123) Post Game RapUpThe Toronto Raptors lose another heartbreaker in Boston and had a chance to close this game in the fourth quarter but were unable to. The Celtics were able to take over in the overtime and that's all she wrote. Couple bad loose ball fouls by both Danny Green and Pascal Siakam proved to be costly and both guys got fouled out. Siakam's foul allowed Gordon Hayward to tie up the game with 24 seconds left in the game and Kawhi Leonard missed the game-winning basket which led to overtime. Kyrie Irving put on a show in this game with a season-high 43...2018-11-1708 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 42 - Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons (104-106) Post Game RapUpThe Toronto Raptors lose against their former coach, Dwane Casey, and the Detroit Pistons at the buzzer. Reggie Bullock slips free of the Toronto defense and scores in the paint with 1.2 seconds left in the game to steal one after the Raptors were up 19 in this game. The Raptors lost this game due to their poor fourth quarter performance allowing the Pistons to score 29 points and only putting up 16 points in retaliation. Blake Griffin led the charge with 30 points and 12 rebounds for the Detroit team. Kawhi Leonard with 26 points and 9 rebounds on the night, but the key turnover which the...2018-11-1509 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 41 - Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans (110-126) Post Game RapUpThe Toronto Raptors were looking to continue their lead as they remained the only team in the NBA with one loss on their record. But the New Orleans Pelicans had other plans as they came into Scotiabank Arena and imposed their will on the game. The Pelicans pushed the pace and scored whenever they wanted to. The Raptors put up barely any resistance and the Pelicans had four players with monster numbers in the game: Moore, Holiday, Randle and Davis. Pelicans were without two starters and got the job done on the road 126-110. The Eastern Conference Player of the...2018-11-1308 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 27 - Toronto Raptors (1-9) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) [116 - 104] Post-Game RapUpThe Toronto Raptors start their greatest potential season tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. One thing that most people might notice that this Cavs team has no LeBron James! Which has made Raptors breathe out a deep breath. Next, the Raptors will be trying out different lineups aganst the Cavs to see which lineups will work come playoff time. Toronto came out sloppy in areas and much better in other areas. Tune into the RaptorsRapUp podcast for your Post-Game RapUp. Download and subscribe to the RaptorsRapUp podcast for Post-Game RapUps after every Toronto Raptors game.2018-10-1806 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 26 - Toronto Raptors Season Preview 2018-2019The most anticipated season in Toronto Raptors franchise history is finally upon us. The Raptors led by both Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry will hope to make huge strides this year and make it to the NBA Finals. The Raptors will have their hands full even without LeBron James leaving to the Western Conference. Both the Celtics and 76ers will not hold back as their expectations are to make it to the NBA Finals as well. There are a few expectations for the Toronto Raptors and some big things to keep note of throughout the season. Listen to the RaptorsRapUp...2018-10-1706 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 25 - Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans (Preseason Game 5 RapUp)The Toronto Raptors play their fifth and final preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans on the road. Toronto will face off against the Pelicans without 8 of their top 11 players due to rest and injury. Siakam, OG and Miles would have to carry the load and win a tough one on the road. This game was hard to predict and caught me by surprise. Find out why. Remember to subscribe to the RaptorsRapUp Podcast for more Toronto Raptors news.2018-10-1204 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 24 - Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets (Preseason Game 4 RapUp)The Toronto Raptors play their fourth preseason game in Montreal, Quebec against the visiting Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors started the game sloppy and careless which led to Brooklyn taking control of the game. The Raptors stayed within striking distance within the first half before picking up their defensive intensity at the start of the second half. Toronto won the third quarter 35-11 and cruised to the 118-91 point win. Listen to the podcast to see the good things and bad things that happened in this game. Definitely things that Nick Nurse and the crew need to control. Subscribe to...2018-10-1107 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 23 - Toronto Raptors vs Melbourne United (Preseason Game 3 RapUp)The Toronto Raptors make their preseason home debut against Melbourne United. The Raptors came out to play against one of Australia's best teams and took this game over early in the 3rd quarter. Tons of highlights in this game, but a scary moment for Raptor fans in the second half. Find out what happened and what to take away from this game. Subscribe to the RaptorsRapUp for updates on the Toronto Raptors after every game.2018-10-0804 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 22 - Toronto Raptors vs Utah Jazz (Preseason Game 2 RapUp)The Toronto Raptors continue their preseason and continue to build on their team chemistry. The Raptors face off against the tough defensive-minded Utah Jazz team who lost in the second round of the playoffs similar to the Raptors last year. Both teams want to build on their success last year and see what their players can do this year. Kawhi Leonard gets another opportunity to prove his health and his ability to be one of the top five players in the game of basketball. I give a quick RapUp of what I seen from the Raptors, who was the best...2018-10-0407 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 21 - Basketball is finally back! Toronto Raptors Preseason begins!Kawhi Leonard makes his Toronto Raptors on-court debut along with Danny Green and Greg Monroe. The Toronto Raptors face off against the Portland Trail Blazers in Vancouver, British Columbia for their first preseason game of the season. Toronto will be looking to build chemistry with their newly acquired acquistions and it gives a glimpse to Raptor fans as what to expect from this team. Find out what I took away from the Raptors' first preseason game. Let me know what you guys think.Please like, share and subscribe to the RaptorsRapUp.2018-10-0212 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 20 - Raptors Press Conference ReactionThe Toronto Raptors have their first press conference with Kawhi Leonard speaking in front of the media for the first time since being traded to the Raptors for DeMar DeRozan this offseason. Nick Nurse, Masai Ujiri, Danny Green, and Kyle Lowry were the most notable press conference interviews on this day. What to take away from this awkward and thrilling Raptors Press Conference is what I'm talking about. Take a listen. Let me know if you guys think otherwise. LIke, Share and Subscribe to the RaptorsRapUp Podcast.2018-09-2709 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 19 - Raptors Search for a Wing?!The Toronto Raptors have forever tried to either draft or trade for a wing player to support the likes of DeMar and Kyle. But now that DeMar has been traded for Kawhi Leonard, do the Raptors have a bonafide wing player? Find out what I think. Listen in on the RaptorsRapUp Podcast.2018-09-0707 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 18 - Greg Monroe Signs with the RaptorsThe Toronto Raptors sign Greg Monroe through free agency for 1 year on the veteran's minimum. Monroe will get paid $2.2 million next season and will be the 4th big for the Toronto Raptors who have lost Jakob Poeltl in the DeRozan trade and does not look like they will re-sign Lucas Noguiera. Listen in on the podcast to see what I think of the Raptors' newest addition.2018-08-0806 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 17 - Thank You, DeMarOne of the biggest moments in Toronto Raptors franchise history where the most accomplished Toronto Raptors player has been traded for disgruntled superstar, Kawhi Leonard. It is sad day to be a Toronto Raptors fan, but man...it could have upside as well. Tremendous risk. Find out what I think of this trade and what the Raptors were thinking with this trade.2018-07-1907 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 8 - Dwane Casey Fired. Was it the right move or wrong move?The Toronto Raptors fresh off their playoff exit at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers started their offseason moves with the firing of Dwane Casey. Dwane Casey, who is favourite to win NBA Coach of the Year, is let go after 7 years of coaching this team. Right move or wrong move?2018-05-1203 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 7 - Raptors Demolished In Final Game. Swept by LeBron once again.The Toronto Raptors came into Game 4 with their backs against the walls with a 'Win or Go Home' situation and they couldn't get on the plane back home fast enough. They did not show up in Game 4 and were absolutely destroyed by 35 points in their final game of the season. Heartbreaking and disappointing finish to a historic season for the Toronto Raptors. Tons of questions to address going into the off-season and the Raptors will need look at themselves in the mirror to see what exactly what wrong.2018-05-0910 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 6 - LeBron Shuts The Door On The Raptors ComebackThe Toronto Raptors lose in a heart-breaking fashion to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers once again. The Raptors come close once again and made huge plays with DeMar DeRozan on the bench for the 4th quarter, but unable to complete the comeback. Raptors now trail the series 0-3 and no team in NBA history has ever come back from such a feat. Will the Raptors be able to push the series to 7? Tune in to find out what happened in Game 3.2018-05-0612 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 5 - LeBronto. Torment. Embarrassment. Shameful. Sweep?The Toronto Raptors lose on their home floor for a second straight time. The Raptors go down 0-2 for the third time facing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs. Toronto will hear it from all the media and fans all night long as they travel towards Cleveland for Games 3 & 4 where the series might end. LeBron James is 23-0 after taking a 2-0 lead in the playoffs. Top 5 defense did not translate over from the regular season. The Coach of the Year candidate better have a better game plan than what they had tonight if they want to make this a...2018-05-0411 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 4 - Raptors Unable To Capitalize in Game 1The Toronto Raptors have now moved onto the Second Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Game 1 is in Toronto and the Raptors want to send a message early. Hear how the big Game 1 went down.2018-05-0210 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 3 - Raptors' Bench Mob comes up big to close out the WizardsThe Toronto Raptors faced off against the Washington Wizards in the first opportunity to close out the series and the Raptors did just that. Behind the big performances from the Bench Mob, the Raptors were able to tire out the Washington Wizards and closed them out on the road. Game 6 is one to remember as the Toronto Raptors get their revenge for the 2015 season where the Toronto Raptors were swept by the Washington Wizards in the First Round of the playoffs.2018-04-2909 minRaptorsRapUpRaptorsRapUp Episode 2 - Home Sweet Home! Raptors Regain Control of Series.The Toronto Raptors versus the Washington Wizards in Game 5 of the 2018 NBA Playoffs First Round of the Eastern Conference. Find out what happened and what to expect for the next game in Washington.2018-04-2608 min
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