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TORONTO – It took Jakob Poeltl three games to find his role in the Toronto Raptors’ offence. When he did, the results were impressive. Poeltl’s 30 points were one shy of a career high as he led the Raptors past the Orlando Magic 123-113 on Tuesday. He also had nine …
Read More »Siakam powers Raptors past Spurs 112-98
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are focused on putting out a professional effort even as trade rumours swirl around the team. Pascal Siakam’s 37 points led all scorers in Toronto’s 112-98 win over the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Point guard Fred VanVleet said he wasn’t paying attention to …
Read More »Raptors forward Anunoby out v. Spurs
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 7, 2023 12:50 pm Updated February 7, 2023 2:36 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby will not be in the lineup when Toronto hosts the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Anunoby sprained his left …
Read More »Siakam, Barnes ignoring trade deadline speculation
TORONTO – After seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam is over trade deadline speculation. “At the end of the day, we know what it is. What’s the point of us coming here and talking every (expletive) — ah, sorry — every deadline?” Siakam said laughing as he caught …
Read More »Bridges scores 29, Suns pull away late, beat Raptors 114-106
PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton had to do a double-take in the final minutes as his Phoenix Suns pulled away for another win. His eyes weren’t playing tricks. That was Mikal Bridges getting big mid-range buckets during crucial possessions in the fourth quarter, not injured All-Star guard Devin Booker. Bridges …
Read More »Utah and Toronto meet in cross-conference matchup
By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 31, 2023 2:04 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors (23-29, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (26-26, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lauri Markkanen and the Utah …
Read More »Curry’s 35 points send Warriors past Raptors, 129-117
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 35 points and 11 assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Toronto Raptors 129-117 on Friday night. The high-scoring affair was close until the Warriors pulled away with a 31-point fourth quarter, securing a sweep in the season series. “It feels like …
Read More »Portland hosts Toronto after Lillard’s 60-point game
Toronto Raptors (22-28, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (23-25, 12th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Trail Blazers -4.5 BOTTOM LINE: Portland faces the Toronto Raptors after Damian Lillard scored 60 points in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 134-124 …
Read More »Achiuwa leads Raptors to 123-105 win over Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Precious Achiuwa scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in place of the injured OG Anunoby to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 123-105 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Pascal Siakam scored 24 points and Gary Trent Jr. added 19 against his …
Read More »Siakam scores 26, road Raptors sink Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacific Division-leading Sacramento Kings 113-95 on Wednesday night. “I like him shooting all those perimeter shots,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said of Siakam. “He just got back in command of the game.” …
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