Cavs at Raptors, Game 4: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
One game later, everything looks a little different.
The Cavs had control. Then came Game 3. Rough night. Especially at the finish. Now it’s about...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Thunder, Jalen Williams, Nuggets
Raptors
The Raptors got exactly what they needed in Game 3. And then some.
Scottie Barnes took over, finishing with 33 points and 11 assists with...
Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley out for remainder of series vs. Cavs
The Raptors delivered a dose of bad news for their playoff series vs. the Cavaliers. Namely, starting point guard Immanuel Quickley will remain sidelined...
Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 3: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
Two games. Two wins. Not much stress. That’s been the story so far for the Cavaliers.
Now it shifts. Game 3 heads to Toronto, and...
Raptors Notes: Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley
The Raptors got what they wanted from Brandon Ingram in Game 2 against the Cavaliers. Namely, more shots.
They just didn’t get the results.
Ingram attempted...
Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 2: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
So far, so good for the Cavaliers.
Game 1 felt controlled. Not flashy. Just… professional. They took away transition, forced the Toronto Raptors into half-court...
Raptors Notes: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, lineup
The Raptors built their identity on defense and pace. Game 1 didn’t look like either.
Toronto dropped a 126-113 road decision to the Cavaliers, and...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Hawks, CJ McCollum, Raptors
Knicks
The Knicks did what good playoff teams are supposed to do. They handled business.
Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns poured in 25, and New...
Paul Pierce predicts Cavs to make easy work of Raptors
Paul Pierce won a championship with the Celtics, so he knows playoff basketball. He has also watched the Cavaliers and Raptors this season.
And he...
Raptors View: Cavs present familiar challenge in first-round matchup
From a Toronto perspective, this one feels… familiar.
As Frank Zicarelli of the Toronto Sun writes, a Cavs-Raptors playoff series still brings back memories of...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Sam Hauser, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Raptors
Celtics
Sam Hauser scored 24 points and knocked down eight 3-pointers as the Celtics defeated the Pelicans 144-118, clinching the No. 2 seed in the...
Hawks, Raptors tied for fifth as East playoff picture intensifies
The East race for fifth is coming down to the wire, and it’s got a little bit of everything.
The Hawks and Raptors are tied...
NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Hawks, Tony Bradley, Raptors
Suns
The Suns received a favorable ruling from the league office regarding Dillon Brooks.
Brooks’ technical foul from Sunday’s game against Chicago has been rescinded, the...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Raptors
Hawks
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the way again. He scored 32 points as the Hawks rolled past the Magic, 130-101.
Jalen Johnson added 18 points and 14...
