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Duke's Tre Jones studies film of Raptors guards

2020 NBA Draft prospect Tre Jones says he watches film of Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet to help improve his game. Jones is expected to land in the mid-to-late first round of the draft – could the Raptors consider selecting the Duke University guard?

Kyle Irving

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Most points in a loss by a single player in Finals history

Only one player in NBA Finals history has scored more points in a loss than Stephen Curry did in Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals as he finished with 47.

Micah Adams

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Nurse believes Davis has VanVleet's 'specialness'

Terence Davis was the only Raptor to appear in all 72 regular season games in 2019-20 and could be a large part of the team's future.

Carlan Gay

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Raptors' Nurse on long-term deal: 'I love being here'

Nick Nurse made his first public comments since signing a new contract with the Raptors.

Stats Perform News

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Players the Raptors should target in the draft

The Raptors have been able to find talent outside of the draft. This year, they have the opportunity to find talent within the draft.

Eric Fawcett

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Grading key Raptors for the playoffs

Who surpassed expectations and who came up short? Following Toronto's heartbreaking Game 7 loss to Boston, our NBA.com Staff grades the performance of each key player on the Raptors during the playoffs - from Kyle Lowry to OG to FVV.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Raptors assistant interviews for Pacers job

Bjorkgren has been an assistant coach in the NBA since 2015. He started with the Phoenix Suns before joining the Raptors in 2018 under Nick Nurse.

Scott Rafferty

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Potential undrafted free-agents Raps should target

Toronto has been excellent at finding undrafted gems. Here are five players Raptors fans should keep an eye on after this year's draft.

Eric Fawcett

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Talking through Nurse's postseason grade

After grading every player in Toronto's rotation based on their play in the postseason, it's Nick Nurse's turn to take the spotlight. To do so, two members of our NBA.com Staff take a closer look at some of the criticism Nurse has received in wake of Toronto's Game 7 loss to Boston to see if it's warranted or not.

Scott Rafferty

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Using history to evaluate Raptors draft positioning

The Raptors have multiple picks in the draft for the first time since the 2016. What can previous NBA Drafts tell us about Toronto's No. 29 and No. 59 overall picks?

Kyle Irving

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Report: Nurse one of NBA's highest-paid coaches

The 2020 NBA Coach of the Year has been rewarded with a multi-year contract extension by the Raptors that reportedly makes him one of the league's highest-paid coaches.

Carlan Gay

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Grading Norm Powell's playoff performance

"Playoff Powell" made a few appearances this postseason, highlighted by a heroic performance in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He averaged 13.4 points while shooting 42.3% from deep but a closer look at his play shows that the numbers might not tell the whole story.

Gilbert McGregor

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Evaluating Gasol's 2020 playoffs

Marc Gasol wasn't always himself this season, but did that change in the bubble?

Carlan Gay

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Siakam joins list of Raptor greats to earn MVP votes

Pascal Siakam's playoff run didn't go quite to plan, but over the last couple of days, he's been rewarded for his regular season accomplishments.

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What grade does Ibaka deserve for the playoffs?

Ibaka averaged 14.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game on 57.3% shooting from the field in the playoffs. Were those numbers good enough to earn him an A?

Kyle Irving

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Financial impact of Siakam making All-NBA

There's still plenty of unknown about the NBA salary cap moving forward, but what we do know is that Pascal Siakam making All-NBA Second Team means he gets a larger piece of the pie over the next four years. How does that impact Toronto's cap situation and future plans?

Scott Rafferty

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All-NBA Teams announced

Unanimous selections Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are joined by James Harden, Anthony Davis and 21-year-old Luka Doncic on the First Team. In earning a Second-Team selection, Siakam becomes the sixth Raptor player to earn All-NBA honours.

Gilbert McGregor

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Grading Anunoby's breakout postseason

The best of Anunoby came to play in the playoffs, on both ends of the court. Not only did he make one of the biggest shots in franchise history, he showed why he's widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the league.

Scott Rafferty

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Kitchener's Jamal Murray sends Kawhi Leonard home; Raptors fans, Canadians love it

Leonard left Toronto last summer after helping the Raptors win the NBA championship, and no one has forgotten.

Jackie Spiegel

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Grading VanVleet's postseason

VanVleet averaged 19.6 points, 6.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game on 40.0% shooting from the field and 39.1% from 3-point range in the playoffs. Were those numbers quality enough to earn him an A?

Kyle Irving

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Just how good can Davis get?

The undrafted rookie has already exceeded expectations in his first season, making for an exciting prospect in the years to come. Just how excited should fans be? Our NBA.com Staff has a few ideas of what to expect from Davis in the future.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors' Davis earns All-Rookie nod

Clarke becomes the second Canadian to ever earn All-Rookie First Team honours while Davis becomes the first Raptor since 2013 to earn All-Rookie honours.

NBA.com Staff

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Jeremy Lin seeks NBA return

Lin spent this season in the CBA with the Beijing Ducks and led the team in scoring with 22.3 points per game. The last time he was in the NBA was 2018-19, splitting the season with the Hawks and Raptors.

Scott Rafferty

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Grading Siakam's postseason

Siakam's offensive struggles throughout the postseason were no secret but he still found ways to contribute to winning basketball. What grade did that earn him?

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors-Celtics Game 7 reaches record audience

Over six million Canadians tuned into Game 7 between the Raptors and Celtics, making it the most watched game of the 2020 postseason in Canada.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors playoff record book

Toronto and its opponents have featured plenty of big names that have found numerous ways to make their marks in the postseason. Take a look back at the team and individual single-game records set in the postseason.

NBA.com Staff

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Grading Lowry's postseason

Lowry averaged 17.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.7 steals on 41.9 percent shooting from the field and 31.9 percent from 3-point range in the 2020 NBA Playoffs. Did he earn a perfect grade?

Scott Rafferty

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Ibaka: 'The Raptors team is a family'

Serge Ibaka posted a touching tribute to his teammates on Twitter, following their Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Benyam Kidane

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Nurse reflects on Raps season with pride

"We all should be really proud," Nurse said after the heartbreaking loss. "They represent the city, the country and the organization (well)."

Gilbert McGregor

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Free agent destinations for VanVleet

VanVleet will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason. If he doesn't re-sign with the Toronto Raptors, which team makes the most sense for him? There are two that jump out, plus one wild card.

Scott Rafferty

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Smart: I bet on myself

The Boston Celtics found a way past the Toronto Raptors, not least because of Marcus Smart's late play.

Peter Hanson

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These Celtics will go as far as Tatum can carry them

Tatum is expected to step up and deliver in the biggest moments for the Celtics. He did just that against the Raptors.

Jordan Greer

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Celtics vs. Raptors score, highlights: Boston grinds its way to Game 7 win

Sporting News provided live updates from Friday night's playoff matchup between the Celtics and Raptors. Check out all the highlights you missed right here.

Jordan Greer

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Siakam takes blame, vows to improve

"If you want to be considered one of the best players you have to be able to rise from these moments," Siakam told reporters after the Raptors Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics. "And that's something I plan to do."

Gilbert McGregor

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This is only the beginning for the Raptors

The Raptors title defence finally came to an end in Game 7, but one loss doesn't erase the 24-month journey.

Carlan Gay

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Nine observations from nail-biting Game 7

It was a close game to the very end but the Celtics came away with the win behind a monster performance from Jayson Tatum, who scored a game-high 29 points.

Scott Rafferty

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What's next for the Raptors?

The 2019-20 season has come to an end for Toronto at the hands of the Boston Celtics. What's next? A busy offseason that includes three players in Toronto's rotation becoming unrestricted free agents.

Scott Rafferty

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Lowry shares his advice to Siakam

"I think this is a learning experience," Lowry said about Siakam following Toronto's Game 7 loss to Boston. "I think it's only going to make him a better basketball player, a better man, a better everything."

Scott Rafferty

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How to watch Raptors vs. Celtics

The Raptors continue their title defense when they meet up with the Celtics in the second round.

Jackie Spiegel

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A Boston team beat a Toronto team in a Game 7 so, of course, Twitter had jokes

For the third year in a row, a Toronto team was sent packing by a squad from Boston.

Jackie Spiegel

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Tatum calls Smart 'the best defender in the league'

Marcus Smart made an incredible, game-saving chasedown block on Norman Powell to help the Celtics pick up the Game 7 win and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals and his efforts didn't go unnoticed by his superstar teammate. 'If you're going to war in a Game 7, that's who you want on your team.'

Kyle Irving

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Kemba on Tatum: 'He’s a superstar'

Tatum became the second-youngest ever and the youngest since Kobe Bryant in 2000 to have at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a Game 7.

Yash Matange

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Canada has shown up in the bubble

On a nightly basis Canadians have proven to be some of the most talented in both the NBA and WNBA.

Carlan Gay

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Running diary from Game 7 thriller

In a hard-fought battle the Celtics have fended off the Raptors to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the third time in four season.

Kyle Irving

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NBA playoff schedule 2020: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2020 NBA playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules.

Jordan Greer

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Raptors-Celtics Game 7 betting odds

The Celtics have opened as slim favourites to beat the Raptors in Game 7.

NBA.com Staff

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Thrilling Game 6 sets viewership record

An average of 1.6 million viewers tuned in to watch Toronto outlast Boston in double overtime to keep its season alive, making it the most watched Raptors game in these playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

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Three things that could shape a classic Game 7

It's win or go home. Game 7 sets the stage for each team's primetime players to write their legacy with marquee performances. Will Kyle Lowry continue his run as the best player in this series and will the Raptors to their second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals? Can Kemba Walker bounce back after a bad showing in Game 6 and make his mark in Celtics history? Was Toronto's small-ball lineup to close out Game 6 a hint of what's to come? Get your popcorn ready.

Kyle Irving

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Anunoby was the unsung hero of Game 6

Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell carried the Raptors offensively, but it was OG Anunoby's defensive versatility that allowed Nick Nurse to go as small as they did to close Game 6.

Scott Rafferty

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How Siakam's making an impact, scoring aside

Pascal Siakam is struggling to find his shot, but don't let that define his role in this series, or the impact he can have in Game 7.

Carlan Gay

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'Powell saved Raptors' season'

The Toronto Raptors forced a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics, with Norman Powell's display lauded by Fred VanVleet.

Russell Greaves

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Jayson Tatum: 'Can't blame Nick Nurse' for turnover

"Can't blame Nick Nurse," Tatum said after Game 6. "He's not playing. It was my fault."

Jordan Greer

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Kyle Lowry gets it done for Raptors, who force Game 7

The Raptors' victory was not only a testament to Toronto's championship mettle, but also a shining example of why Lowry is the greatest player in franchise history.

Jordan Greer

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Raps force Game 7 in instant classic

The Toronto Raptors have extended their title defence by virtue of a Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics. Kyle Lowry (33) and Norman Powell (23) combined to score 56 points to lead the way for Toronto.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA players react to 'best game of the bubble'

The defending champions' season is still alive. The Raptors force a Game 7 after a grind-out double-overtime Game 6 win over the Celtics. Here are the best Twitter reactions from former and current NBA players.

Yash Matange

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Lowry's clutch play grabs DeRozan's attention

Kyle Lowry led the Raptors with 33 points in their Game 6 win over the Celtics, but it was his fadeaway over Kemba Walker in double overtime that served as the knockout punch. DeMar DeRozan was quick to react to Lowry's clutch play.

Scott Rafferty

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VanVleet: Powell saved our season

The Raptors forced a Game 7 thanks in large part to Powell, who scored 15 of his 23 points in the game's two overtime periods.

Gilbert McGregor

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Game 7 fast facts for Raptors-Celtics

The Raptors and Celtics are never faced off in a Game 7 before. In fact, this is their first head-to-head playoff series ever. That said, take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7s in the past.

Yash Matange

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Running diary from a thrilling Game 6

Game 6 turned out to be a thriller, with the Raptors holding on in double overtime to keep their season alive. Follow along for updates and highlights.

Scott Rafferty

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Ibaka (ankle) to play in Game 6

Head coach Nick Nurse confirmed that Ibaka will be active for Game 6 and will not be under a minutes restriction.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Siakam's game has changed in the playoffs

Siakam has struggled at times in his first postseason as the No. 1 scoring option. Is it as simple as his shots aren't falling at the same rate as they did in the regular season or is there something else going on?

Scott Rafferty

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Win or Go Home: 3 things to watch in Game 6

The Celtics have the Raptors on the ropes in what's been a rollercoaster series, and it's time to examine the keys to Game 6. What scoring trends have correlated with wins? Can Toronto contain Jayson Tatum? How can Nick Nurse motivate his All-Star?

Gilbert McGregor

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All-Defensive Team predictions

Could the Bucks snag four of the 10 total spots? Will Kyle Lowry snag that elusive All-D honour? And with four players for two spots at centre, who gets left out between Rudy Gobert, Joel Embiid, Brook Lopez and Marc Gasol?

Micah Adams

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Soundsystem: Bucks, Raps on the ropes, can they make a comeback?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA bubble on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

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Ibaka (ankle) questionable for Game 6

After playing through a sprained left ankle he suffered at some point in Monday's Game 5, Ibaka completed his media availability on Tuesday in a walking boot. The veteran centre told reporters he is not sure if he'll be able to go in Wednesday's Game 6.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nurse speaks on Siakam's struggles

Raptors head coach Nick Nurse spoke on the struggles of his All-Star forward Pascal Siakam following Toronto's Game 5 blowout loss to the Celtics.

Kyle Irving

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Lowry denies fatigue impacted Game 5

After playing a combined 90 minutes in Games 3 and 4, Lowry scored just 10 points (on 3-for-8 shooting) in Toronto's 22-point Game 5 loss. After the game, his focus shifted to improving ahead of Game 6 as the Raptors' backs are against the wall.

Gilbert McGregor

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Hayward (ankle) returns to bubble

Celtics forward Gordon Hayward returned to the Orlando bubble on Sunday night and has entered his four-day quarantine. Head coach Brad Stevens doesn't expect the former All-Star to return to play anytime soon.

Kyle Irving

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Celtics dominate Raptors in lopsided Game 5

In a crucial Game 5, the Celtics handled the Raptors from the opening tip to take a 3-2 lead in the series. Boston's defence suffocated Toronto into shooting 38.8% from the field, while its offence had six different players score in double figures to help decide the outcome.

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Celtics dominant Game 5 win

The Celtics dominated on both ends of the floor for 48 minutes, holding the Raptors to 38.8% shooting from the field in a wire-to-wire Game 5 victory. Jaylen Brown (27) and Kemba Walker (21) combined to score 48 points to lead the way for Boston

Gilbert McGregor

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Stevens: Lowry 'might be most underrated player in the league'

Ahead of a crucial Game 5, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had nothing but the highest praise for the Raptors captain and floor general Kyle Lowry.

Kyle Irving

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Nurse becomes Raptors all-time leader in playoff wins

With the Raptors Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics, Nurse passed Dwane Casey for the most playoff victories in franchise history.

Gilbert McGregor

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Have the Raps figured the Celtics out?

Now that the Raptors have clawed back from a 0-2 deficit to even things up with the Celtics, the Eastern Conference Semifinals are a best-of-three. Ahead of a pivotal Game 5, has Toronto figured Boston out? Two members of our NBA.com staff discuss.

G McGregor and K...

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Three things to watch in Game 5

The Raptors have won consecutive games to swing the momentum of this Eastern Conference Semifinals series, knotting things up at 2-2. Will the Celtics regain control and take Game 5? Or will Toronto keep their foot on the gas and win their third-straight game?

Kyle Irving

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Tatum: 'They played harder than we did'

The Raptors have flipped the momentum of this Eastern Conference Semifinals series, tying things up at 2-2 following a commanding Game 4 win. Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, and other members of the team, called their own effort in to question following the loss.

Kyle Irving

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Lowry sets the tone as Raps even series

Lowry's aggressive first quarter set the tone for the Raptors, who also enjoyed a 23-point performance from Pascal Siakam and a bounce back night from Serge Ibaka to even the series at two games apiece.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors vs. Celtics: Three takeaways from Toronto's Game 4 series-tying victory

Raptors level their best-of-seven series with the Celtics on Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

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Running diary from Raptors hard-fought Game 4 win

Behind another incredible effort from Kyle Lowry and a 3-point shooting barrage from the Raptors as a whole, Toronto has evened the series at 2-2.

Kyle Irving

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Where Raptors are giving Celtics nightmares

Toronto's defence has been giving teams fits all season long, but it's been its zone defence that has given Boston trouble so far in this series. While the zone hasn't been enough to prevent the Raptors from going down 2-1, it could be the key to them getting back in the series.

Scott Rafferty

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Three things to watch in Game 4

The Raptors were brought back to life in this series by OG Anunoby's last-second game-winner in Game 3. Can they build off of that momentum and even the series against the Celtics in Game 4?

Kyle Irving

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Nurse pays Lowry highest compliment he can think of

Nurse's comments come on the heels of Lowry leading the Raptors with 31 points, eight assists and six rebounds in their Game 3 win over the Celtics.

Scott Rafferty

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How Nurse, Lowry and Anunoby saved the Raptors' season

These Raptors never quit, and as long as the Coach of the Year can draw up one more play, they are never truly done.

Jordan Greer

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Raptors' OG Anunoby on game-winning shot vs. Celtics: 'I don't shoot trying to miss'

OG Anunoby reflected on his last-gasp heroics for the rallying Toronto Raptors on Thursday.

Omnisport

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Jaylen Brown calls Celtics loss vs. Raptors 'a f—ing disgrace'

Jaylen Brown took responsibility for the Boston Celtics' Game 3 defeat after OG Anunoby gave the Raptors a lifeline.

Omnisport

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VanVleet aims shot at Nets

The Raptors swept the Nets in the first round of the playoffs, but Fred VanVleet felt it hurt their preparation for the semi-finals.

Omnisport

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The details behind Anunoby's game-winner

An incredible pass, a well-designed play and some miscommunication. Here's how OG Anunoby broke free from the Celtics to keep the Raptors alive with a buzzer-beating game-winner in Game 3.

Scott Rafferty

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Brown: 'We shouldn't have lost that game'

Celtics star wing Jaylen Brown was hard on himself following the team's Game 3 loss as the closest player to OG Anunoby on his last-second, game-winning shot. The Internet-breaking buzzer-beater has given the Raptors life in this series, now trailing 2-1.

Kyle Irving

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OG gives most OG answer about game-winner

Following his game-winning 3-pointer in Game 3 of Toronto's second-round series with Boston, OG Anunoby took some questions from the media, to which he gave the most OG Anunoby answers possible to.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA players react to Anunoby's game-winner

From Donovan Mitchell to Danny Green, NBA players were quick to react to OG Anunoby's buzzer-beating 3-pointer that lifted the Raptors over the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Scott Rafferty

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Anunoby's incredible buzzer-beater steals Game 3

It had looked like Kemba Walker was going to come away with the highlight of the game when he found centre Daniel Theis with an incredible pass to take the lead with less than a second remaining. Kyle Lowry then found OG Anunoby open in the corner on the inbounds pass, and the rest was history.

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from a thrilling Game 3

OG Anunoby played the hero, nailing a last-second 3-pointer to win Game 3 for the Raptors. For more on the game, follow our running diary for updates and highlights.

Scott Rafferty

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Nash to coach the Nets

Captain Canada will be in the spotlight in the big apple as the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

Carlan Gay

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Three things to watch in Game 3

Game 3 is essentially a must-win for the Raptors, as no team in NBA history has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in a postseason series. Can Pascal Siakam figure things out? Will shots start to fall like they have been all season? Can Toronto match Boston's intensity? We take a look at the keys to turning the series around.

Gilbert McGregor

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Which Raptor needs to step up the most?

Down 2-0, Raptors fans can assume adjustments will be made by Coach of the Year Nick Nurse. But will that be enough? The NBA.com Staff weighs in on which guys truly need to step up so Toronto can get back on track.

NBA.com Staff

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L2M report confirms correct non-call on Siakam

Wednesday afternoon, the NBA released the Last Two Minute report for games played on Tuesday, confirming that the non-call on Pascal Siakam's late drive in Game 2 was correct.

Gilbert McGregor

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The key to Tatum becoming a superstar in one play

We all know Tatum can score, but it was his passing that jumped out in Boston's Game 2 win over Toronto. Let's take a closer look at his most impressive assist and what it means for his development into a superstar.

Scott Rafferty

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The Celtics are giving Kemba Walker the support he's always needed

The weight of a franchise is no longer on Walker's shoulders.

Jordan Greer

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Marcus Smart's ridiculous flop highlights issue with NBA coach's challenge system

During the third quarter of Game 2 between the Celtics and Raptors, the Boston guard delivered an Oscar-worthy performance.

Jordan Greer

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Nurse: Refs took care of Tatum

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum went to the line 14 times against the Toronto Raptors, frustrating coach Nick Nurse.

Tom Webber

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Lowry: "This is not a situation we'd like to be in"

"We got a chance to get one game – that's all we gotta do is get one game and take it one game at a time," Lowry told reporters after the Raptors' 102-99 loss. "The Celtics have been playing extremely well, so we've got to find a way to get ourselves going a little better."

Gilbert McGregor

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Walker expects Raptors to come back even stronger

The four-time All-Star's comments come following a thrilling Game 2 that saw the Celtics storm back in the fourth quarter to take a 2-0 series lead.

Scott Rafferty

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Nine observations from Toronto's Game 2 loss

The Raptors led by eight points entering the fourth quarter of Game 2, but Marcus Smart sparked a comeback and set the stage for Kemba Walker to hit the biggest shots of the game.

Scott Rafferty

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Running diary from Celtics' Game 2 win

Fourth-quarter heroics from Marcus Smart and Kemba Walker allowed the Celtics to erase a 10-point deficit to take a 2-0 series lead. If you missed any action, we've got you cover with live score updates, news, stats and highlights below.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA Soundsystem: Are the Bucks or Raptors in trouble?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the biggest storylines in the NBA on this LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

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Temperature check on Raps after G1 loss

The Raptors never held a lead in their Game 1 loss to the Celtics, arising some concern among the team's stakeholders. How worried should you be about the hot-button topics of the first game of the series? Our NBA.com staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

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Three things to watch in Game 2

The Celtics routed the Raptors in a wire-to-wire victory in Game 1. How will the defending champions respond? Will Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet bounce back? Can Marcus Smart replicate his offensive performance from the first game?

Kyle Irving

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Biggest concern for Raptors from Game 1

A lot went wrong for the Raptors in Game 1 of their second-round series with the Celtics, but the greatest concern was their inability to get out in transition. Here's how the Celtics did it and why it could shape the rest of the series.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA playoff bracket 2020: Updated TV schedule, scores, results for Round 1 in the bubble

Here's the complete bracket for the 2020 NBA playoffs, including start times, TV channels and scores for every game.

Jordan Greer

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Report: Family members able to enter the bubble

The Raptors haven't seen their families since June 22nd, that will change for some of them this week.

Carlan Gay

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Nurse: "We've got to play a lot better"

"We're not ourselves and I think we've got to play a lot better," the newly-minted Coach of the Year told reporters postgame. "I think especially at the offensive end, I just thought we just weren't really very good, and we didn't make many shots, and we didn't play with great composure down there."

Gilbert McGregor

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Celtics earn wire-to-wire Game 1 victory over Raps

In its 18-point Game 1 win, Boston limited Toronto to just 36.9% shooting from the field while six of its players finished in double figures, led by 21 points from both Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum.

Gilbert McGregor

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Kyle Lowry injury update: Raptors guard returning to court for Game 1 vs. Celtics

Toronto's starting point guard left Game 4 after twisting his ankle in the first quarter.

Jackie Spiegel

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Lowry (ankle) available for Game 1

Raptors floor general Kyle Lowry will be available for Game 1 against the Celtics, playing through an ankle sprain suffered in Toronto's Game 4 close out against the Nets last Sunday.

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Celtics Game 1 win over Raptors

The Celtics had six different players reach double figures in scoring to control the Raptors from start to finish in Game 1. Despite a tough game as a team, Toronto can find a positive in Kyle Lowry looking healthy, going for 17 points, eight assists and six rebounds in 35 minutes.

Kyle Irving

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Previewing Sunday's games

There are three games to look forward to on Sunday: Game 1 of Raptors-Celtics, followed by Game 6 of Clippers-Mavericks and Game 6 of Nuggets-Jazz.

Scott Rafferty

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Latest on Lowry's ankle injury

Lowry is currently dealing with a left ankle sprain that he suffered in Game 4 of Toronto's first-round series with the Brooklyn Nets.

Scott Rafferty

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How did the Raps fare without Lowry this season?

With his status for Game 1 remaining up in the air, is it time for Raptors fans to panic about opening the Eastern Conference Semifinals without their All-Star point guard? A small sample size from the regular season suggests that Toronto always finds a way to win.

Gilbert McGregor

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Celtics vs. Raptors predictions, picks, schedule & more

Everything you need to know about the Celtics and Raptors before their conference semifinal series in the 2020 NBA playoffs.

Jordan Greer

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Ranking best players in Raptors-Celtics series

Jayson Tatum or Pascal Siakam? Kyle Lowry or Jaylen Brown? Fred VanVleet or Kemba Walker? Ahead of the Raptors and Celtics facing off in the second round of the playoffs, our NBA.com Staff ranks the best players in the series.

Scott Rafferty

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Four stats that could determine Raptors-Celtics outcome

The key to Jayson Tatum's development into a star, where the Raptors might have the edge in the series, where the Celtics might have the edge and the impact of Gordon Hayward's injury on both ends of the court.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA, NBPA confirm playoff return

The League and the Players Association have release a joint statement on the return to play.

NBA Official

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Teams scheduled to practice, offical return announced

The NBA released a practice schedule on Friday with a date now known for a return to play.

NBA.com Staff

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Are there NBA games today? Playoff boycott forces postponed schedule

The Nuggets, Jazz, Raptors, Celtics, Clippers and Mavericks are scheduled to play today, but will these NBA games actually happen?

Jordan Heck

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NBA statement regarding NBA playoff games

NBA Executive Vice President Mike Bass has issued a statement regarding the NBA playoff games.

NBA Official

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Reports leak of season resuming; Thursday games potentially postponed

The 2020 NBA playoffs are reportedly set to resume, however there have been no confirmed released from the players or league.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors talk protesting, sitting out games

Team believes more needs to be done in order to effect real societal change.

John Schuhmann

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Preview: Is Boston Toronto's kryptonite?

The Raptors lost three of their four games against the Celtics in the regular season. Toronto being short-handed in a couple of those meetings had something to do with that, but Boston has proven to be a tough matchup for the defending champions.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors considering boycott of Game 1 vs. Celtics; Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry weigh in

The Raptors are leaving everything on the table to send a message to the country.

Joe Rivera

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UPDATE: Lowry (ankle) missed Tuesday's practice

An MRI confirmed that Lowry suffered a sprained left ankle in the Raptors Game 4 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The New York Times' Marc Stein reported that the All-Star guard did not participate in Tuesday's practice and is considered day-to-day.

NBA.com Staff

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Previewing Wednesday's playoff action

Can the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers take care of business and wrap things up in their respective closeout games? Who will win the crucial Game 5 between the Rockets and the Thunder? We preview all games on Wednesday's slate.

Yash Matange

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Raptors' Fred VanVleet addresses NBA players' emotional struggle following Jacob Blake shooting

"It's a lot to take in. I think we can't underestimate the trauma that we take in on a daily basis from our phones and watching these videos," VanVleet said.

Jordan Greer

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NBA Soundsystem Live: Can the C's top the Raptors?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty recap the first week of the playoffs and preview what's ahead in the second round.

Carlan Gay

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Alvin Williams '99.9% sure' Lowry will be ready for Game 1

"We all know Kyle and how he gets down and his pedigree and that drive and his pain tolerance… I'm 99.9% sure he'll be ready to play, as he expressed when I talked to him earlier today," Williams said on Sportsnet Monday.

Gilbert McGregor

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What we learned about Raps after 1st round

The Toronto Raptors got their first-ever series sweep over the Nets. Our NBA.com staff had some takeaways from the first round series win.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors-Nets Game 4 sets TSN viewership record

The network announced Monday that 1.3 million Canadians tuned in to watch Toronto's historic sweep, up 67% from last season's Round 1 average on TSN.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nurse elaborates on Lowry's injury

Kyle Lowry left Game 4 with what was originally reported as an ankle injury and never returned. After the game, head coach Nick Nurse told the media that the injury was suffered to the arch of Lowry's foot, but the severity of it is still to be determined.

Kyle Irving

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Who would you rather have: Tatum or Siakam?

With the Raptors and Celtics squaring off in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, our NBA.com writers were inspired to debate which breakout star they'd want to lead their franchise: Toronto forward Pascal Siakam or Boston forward Jayson Tatum? Who would you choose?

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors break records in historic Game 4 win

The Raptors were re-writing the record books with their Game 4 win over the Nets. They set three new franchise records and one NBA record while completing their first sweep in franchise history.

Kyle Irving

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Raptors make history with four-game sweep of Nets

The Raptors had to get it done without their leader and captain Kyle Lowry after he left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury, but bench spark Norman Powell stepped in seamlessly to keep the foot on the gas. Another huge double-double from Serge Ibaka and a strong showing from Pascal Siakam helped Toronto pull off the first sweep in franchise history.

Kyle Irving

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Nurse named Coach of the Year

Now in his second season as head coach, Nurse led the Raptors to a 53-19 record despite being one of the most injury-ridden teams in the league. That earned Toronto the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, trailing only the Milwaukee Bucks in the standings.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors sweep for first time in franchise history and, of course, there were Drake tweets

Toronto swept Brooklyn and will face Boston in the second round.

Jackie Spiegel

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Raptors sweep Nets: Four notes from Toronto's first four-and-done series

Toronto advanced to the second round in convincing fashion despite losing Kyle Lowry early to an injury in Game 4.

Jackie Spiegel

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Running diary: Raptors complete series sweep

The Raptors advance to the second round after completing their first series sweep in franchise history. Norman Powell led the charge with 29 points, while Serge Ibaka added 27 as the Raptors bench piled on 100 points in the win.

NBA.com Staff

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Lowry (ankle) will not return to Game 4

Kyle Lowry turned his left ankle in the first quarter and will not return to Game 4 against the Brooklyn Nets.

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What to watch in Game 4 for the Raptors

One win stands between the Raptors and the second round of the playoffs. What are the keys to victory?

Scott Rafferty

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Kobe's kicks keep Mamba Mentality present in the bubble

Each time you turn on a game during the 2020 NBA Playoffs, you'll see at least one player donning a pair of sneakers from Kobe Bryant's signature line. From Anthony Davis to Khris Middleton to Norman Powell, Kobe's influence is felt on multiple levels – from the ground up.

Gilbert McGregor

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What to watch in Sunday's Game 4s

In what could be one of the last four-game slates of the first round, the Celtics and Raptors look to sweep while the Nuggets and Mavericks look to even things up in their respective series. We've got you covered with the biggest storylines to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nick Nurse has special moment winning NBA Coach of the Year

The leader of the defending champion Raptors was named NBA's Coach of the Year for 2019-20 after going 53-19.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Why OG posting up could be a game-changer

Not necessarily in Toronto's first-round series with the Brooklyn Nets, but OG Anunoby looking to post up smaller defenders could become a factor in the second round should the Raptors face the Boston Celtics. Here's why.

Scott Rafferty

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Siakam awakens as Raptors route Nets in Game 3

Siakam didn't come out firing in Game 3, but his third quarter brought a fire to the Raptors to help put this one away. Powered by his 26 points and an impactful double-double from Serge Ibaka off the bench, Toronto has a chance to come away with its first series sweep in franchise history when it takes the floor for Game 4.

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from decisive Game 3 win for Raptors

Pascal Siakam had his best game of the series yet with 26 points while Serge Ibaka came up big off the bench with 20 points and 13 rebounds.

Scott Rafferty

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What's at stake in Friday's Game 3s?

The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Game 3s scheduled for Friday.

Yash Matange

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What to watch in Game 3 for Raptors

Game 2 was much more of a grind for the Raptors in their first-round series with the Nets. What should they expect in Game 3? Can Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka get going? Will Norman Powell keep his foot on the gas? Do the Nets have any more tricks up their sleeves?

Scott Rafferty

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How Raptors have contained one of NBA's hottest players

Caris LeVert was one of the hottest players in the league entering the playoffs, but the Raptors have been able to contain him through two games with the Nets. How have they done it? It starts with Fred VanVleet, but he's gotten a lot of help.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors' Ujiri: People think they can disrespect me because I'm black

Ujiri also says that only his success as an NBA executive allows him to have the resources he needs to defend himself against claims he assaulted a sheriff's deputy at the end of the 2019 Finals.

Tom Gatto

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New Drake meme goes viral during NBA playoffs

The rapper's latest music video has inspired a new NBA meme.

SJ Lynn

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Did Raptors find their new secret weapon?

The Raptors closed Game 2 against the Nets with Pascal Siakam at centre. Is it something that would work against every team in the league? No. Can it be dynamite in the right situations? Absolutely. Here's why.

Scott Rafferty

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VanVleet's double-double powers Raptors in Game 2

VanVleet shot only 8-for-22 from the field, but he carried the Raptors in the second half when they staged their comeback. The Raptors now lead 2-0 in their first-round series with the Nets.

Scott Rafferty

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Sheriff's office disputes video evidence released by Raptors president's legal team

Ujiri's attorneys released bodycam footage of the altercation at Oracle Arena they said proves the Raptors president did not initiate the conflict.

Dan Bernstein

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Raptors vs. Nets: Six nuggets from Toronto's come-from-behind win in Game 2

The Raptors now have a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven series against Brooklyn.

Jackie Spiegel

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Running diary from Raptors Game 2 win

After a dominant showing in Game 1, the Raptors take a commanding 2-0 series lead with a 104-99 win over the Nets. If you missed any action, follow below for live score updates, news, stats and highlights from Game 2.

Gilbert McGregor

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What's at stake in Wednesday's Game 2s?

The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Games 2 scheduled for Wednesday.

Yash Matange

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New video shows deputy was 'initial aggressor' in altercation with Raptors' Masai Ujiri

The video clearly shows deputy Alan Strickman shoved Masai Ujiri first as the initial aggressor in the confrontation.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Raptors-Nets Game 1 sets Sportsnet viewership record

Per Sportsnet's Michael Grange, over 2.5 million Canadians tuned in to Game 1 of the Toronto Raptors, a 34% increase from Game 1 against the Orlando Magic in 2019.

NBA.com Staff

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What to watch for in Game 2 for Raptors

After the Raptors jumped out to a record-breaking 134-110 win over the Nets in Game 1, the two teams are back at it again on Wednesday. Several questions surround Toronto's ability to keep momentum on their side: When will Pascal Siakam return to his All-Star form? Can the Raptors defence neutralize budding star Caris Levert? What moves will the Nets make to cool off Fred VanVleet? Here's what you need to know for Game 2.

Gilbert McGregor

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One Play: Anunoby is a defensive mastermind

OG Anunoby gets a lot of credit for work he does defending superstars, but he's also a menacing off-ball defender. We look at one possession to highlight his elite defensive acumen, as he shut down Brooklyn's offence without even a deflection, steal, block or rebound.

Scott Rafferty

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VanVleet's hot shooting leads Raptors to Game 1 win

Behind 30 points and 11 assists from Fred VanVleet, the Toronto Raptors broke a few postseason offensive records in a wire-to-wire Game 1 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Gilbert McGregor

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Was Siakam's Game 1 really that bad?

Pascal Siakam struggled from the field in Game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets, but was his performance really that bad?

Carlan Gay

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Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Monday, August 17 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

NBA.com Staff

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4 things from Raptors' Game 1 win

The Raptors took a 1-0 series lead in their best-of-7 first-round match-up with the Nets.

Jackie Spiegel

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How to watch Raptors vs. Nets

The Raptors begins their title defense with a first-round matchup against Brooklyn.

Jackie Spiegel

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Raptors make statement in Game 1 win

The Toronto Raptors have made a statement, they're the defending champs and they're here to stay.

Carlan Gay

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Raps family members intro Game 1 starters

While the Walt Disney World resort is over 2,000 kilometres away from Scotiabank Arena, the Toronto Raptors did all they could to make their players feel at home. After an unforgettable rendition of O Canada, the team's starting five was introduced by their families.

Gilbert McGregor

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Jessie Reyez delivers unforgettable rendition of O Canada

Prior to Game 1, video boards inside of AdventHealth Arena at Disney's Wide World of Sports displayed Toronto native and platinum recording artist Jessie Reyez performing the national anthem while kneeling on the CN Tower edge walk.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors vs. Nets first-round playoff schedule

The Toronto Raptors' quest for back-to-back championships beings Monday August 17 against the Brooklyn Nets. Check below for times and dates of their entire first round series.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA playoff predictions 2020: Why the Lakers are unlikely to win NBA Finals, according to one model

Here's what happens when Stats Perform simulates the 2020 NBA playoffs. And it is good news for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Ben Spratt

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Raptors vs. Nets preview: Can LeVert scare the Raps?

Despite being short-handed, the Nets have been able to surprise some teams in Orlando. Can they continue that strong play in the playoffs or will the Raptors simply be too much for them to handle?

Scott Rafferty

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VanVleet, Nurse confident in Pascal Siakam

"He's more than capable," VanVleet told reporters over the weekend. "Obviously we're gonna do everything in our power to help him play well but I'm not worried about Pascal at all."

Gilbert McGregor

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Lowry, Nurse speak on postseason without fans

Game 1 of the Toronto Raptors playoff run will look a bit different in 2020, as it will take place in front of virtual fans rather than a crowd of 20,000 strong at Scotiabank Arena. Over the weekend, both Nurse and Lowry spoke about how they'll miss the presence of the Canadian faithful.

Gilbert McGregor

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Why Joe Harris should interest Raptors fans

The Raptors could be in the market for a shooting guard in the offseason depending on what happens to Fred VanVleet. Joe Harris is neither the defender nor playmaker that VanVleet is, but his 3-point shooting makes him an ideal fit next to Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam in the starting lineup.

Scott Rafferty

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Previewing each first round series

NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the opening round.

NBA.com Staff

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Finalists revealed for end-of-season awards

Among the finalists: Giannis Antetokounmpo is up for MVP and DPOY, LeBron James is up for MVP and Nick Nurse is up for COY.

Scott Rafferty

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Every postseason series in Raptors history

The Raptors are set to appear in the postseason for the 12th time in franchise history. Ahead of the 2020 playoffs, take a look back at the team's first 11 trips to the postseason.

Gilbert McGregor

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Three key questions for the Raptors playoff run

Expectations are high in Toronto and rightfully so, but what should Raptor fans be focused on heading into the title defence? How can they unleash their full potential on offence? Will Pascal Siakam step up against stronger competition? We take a look at the three biggest questions surrounding the team's quest to repeat.

Carlan Gay

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The stars born in the bubble

The restart in Orlando has catapulted some under-the-radar players into bubble stardom. Fred VanVleet has looked like Steph Curry, Michael Porter Jr. has Nuggets fans drooling and a 21-year-old Blazer has been the league's best shooter. We take a look at who has broken out in the bubble and whether that can continue into the postseason.

Matthew Blum

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Raptors not taking Nets lightly

"They've got a lot of guys who are playing with a lot of energy and a lot of confidence right now," Nurse said. "They've certainly earned and deserve this playoff berth. We will respect them for sure."

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors tie a bow on record-setting season

It was the Stanley Johnson and Paul Watson show, as the two combined for 45 of Toronto's 117 points.

Scott Rafferty

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What went down in the final day of seeding games

The final day of seeding games saw eight teams, all of whom were already locked into their playoff matchups, take the floor. At the end of the day, the Raptors, Clippers, 76ers, and the Pacers walked away with wins.

NBA.com Staff

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VanVleet's grade for this season

In a new season with a new role on a new-look team, Mr. "Bet on Yourself" continued to grow and evolve as a player. He averaged career-highs across the board and it would appear that the best is yet to come. Is that worthy of a perfect grade?

Gilbert McGregor

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Lowry's grade for this season

He's been widely recognized by his peers as the Greatest Raptor of All-Time, and this season, Kyle Lowry has again shown why he is deserving of that title.

Gilbert McGregor

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Siakam's grade for this season

Siakam has made another leap, establishing himself as the No. 1 option on a Raptors team that finished the season with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. Is that enough for him to earn a perfect grade?

Scott Rafferty

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Preview: Raptors look to finish regular season with a win

One more game stands between the regular season and playoffs for the Raptors. Can the second unit carry them to another win?

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors, Griffin issue joint statement

The Toronto Raptors and lead assistant coach Adrian Griffin have issued a joint statement addressing accusations of domestic abuse shared in social media posts by Griffin's ex-wife on Thursday, Aug. 14.

Official Release

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Raptors equal-opportunity offence makes history

With Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Norman Powell and Serge Ibaka each averaging over 15 points per game, the Raptors become the first team since the 1973-74 Buffalo Braves to have five players with such averages in over 70% of their team's games.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raps to finish with highest win percentage in franchise history

Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers was the Raptors' 52nd win of the season, which, due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be shortened to just 72 games. The worst possible winning percentage this year's Raptors team can finish the season with is .722, surpassing the record of .720 set in the 2017-18 season.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raps reserves complete late rally to beat Sixers

A Stanley Johnson putback with 4.9 seconds remaining would put the Raptors ahead for good as they earned a 125-121 win over the Sixers. Kyle Lowry and Chris Boucher each finished with a team-high 19 points in the win.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Wednesday's results impact the playoff picture

The playoff picture became clearer today, with five first-round series matchups finalised. Catch up on how the standings were impacted from Wednesday's four-game slate:

NBA.com Staff

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Nurse appoints Griffin as HC for Sixers game

Head coach Nick Nurse relinquished his duties to Griffin for the night but will be in the arena. "Awesome gesture by coach," Griffin told reporters pregame. "It just shows the character that he has.

Gilbert McGregor

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Powell is a different player next to Gasol

Norman Powell has been great as a starter this season, but he's been inconsistent coming off the bench. Should he start more games for the Raptors or is there another solution?

Carlan Gay

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Raptors extend league-best streak with 24th consecutive winning month

The Toronto Raptors continue to hold their post as the newest model of sustained excellence in the NBA, adding a league-best 24th consecutive month with a winning record to their list of achievements.

Gilbert McGregor

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