SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. – Even the prime minister is excited about the Toronto Raptors ahead of the biggest game in the franchise’s history. Justin Trudeau says his son is a massive Raptors fan who has been staying up later…
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Kawhi Leonard on being 1-win from finals: ‘It’s a great opportunity’
May 24 2019 12:09am Asked how he feels about being one win away from the finals, Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard told reporters “it’s a great opportunity” and said “I’m putting my all out on the floor”Courtesy: NBA/TNT ‘ }); }…
Kawhi Leonard says he tried to give teammates ‘opportunities to shine’
May 24 2019 12:06am Kawhi Leonard on Thursday said he tried to give his teammates “opportunities to shine,” when asked about his 9 assists during Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Courtesy: NBA/ TNT ‘ }); } else { var…
Kyle Lowry says Raptors had to ‘throw bodies’ at Antetokounmpo
May 23 2019 11:37pm Courtesy: NBA/ TNTKyle Lowry reflected on the difficulties of stopping Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, telling reporters “he’s unstoppable” but adding that Raptors tried to “throw bodies at him.” ‘ }); } else { var rel_id =…
Toronto Raptors coach says Game 5 was a ‘super hard win’
May 23 2019 11:19pm Courtesy: NBA/TNTToronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse on Thursday reacted to his team’s Game 5 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, adding the team had to play with a “tremendous amount of effort.” ‘ }); } else {…
Toronto Raptors take lead in Eastern Conference finals after win over Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE – The Toronto Raptors are in uncharted territory. One win from the NBA Finals. Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a thrilling 105-99 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday in the most important game in…
Drake’s courtside antics draw major attention at Raptors’ home games vs. Bucks
Toronto hip hop superstar Drake has been getting plenty of camera time – and some negative fan blowback – for his antics during games three and four of the NBA Eastern Conference Final in Toronto, whether it’s giving Raptors coach…
Norman Powell says Raptors wanted ‘to protect home court’ in Game 4
May 21 2019 11:27pm Norman Powell said Tuesday that the Milwaukee Bucks “brought the heat” in the first two games of the series, that the Raptors wanted “to protect the home court” and that he feels the team did that…
Raptors even up Eastern Conference finals with 120-102 win over Bucks
TORONTO – Kyle Lowry had 25 points, a limping Kawhi Leonard had 19, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 120-102 on Tuesday, tying the Eastern Conference finals series at two wins apiece. In one of the best all-around…
Rick Zamperin: Kawhi Leonard is a beast, but needs more help if the Toronto Raptors hope to beat the Bucks
Can the Toronto Raptors do it again? That’s the question we’re all asking ourselves as Game 4 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Final arrives Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto needed double overtime Sunday to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-112, a…