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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 10, 2024 9:32 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size LOS ANGELES – Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will miss Wednesday night’s road game against the Los Angeles Clippers with back spasms, the team announced before tip-off. Siakam had yet to …
Read More »Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program
TORONTO – The whispers started before Pascal Siakam’s name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science. “We love you!” screamed one enthusiastic child as Siakam entered the gymnasium at Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic …
Read More »Siakam: Toronto Raptors down but not out
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam can’t deny that the Raptors have taken some hard knocks during slump that has seen Toronto lose six of their past seven games. But Siakam says there’s a lot more fight left in him and his teammates. “You feel like you’re getting knocked down every time …
Read More »Pascal Siakam happy to be named in rap song
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted November 24, 2023 11:50 pm Updated November 25, 2023 9:55 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Pascal Siakam is living a hip-hop head’s dream. The Toronto Raptors forward was name-checked in a new song released by the rap …
Read More »Siakam, Raptors dominate Pistons 118-97
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors put forth a stellar defensive effort and it led to a decisive victory Friday night. Pascal Siakam had a game-high 32 points and nine assists and the Raptors dominated the Detroit Pistons en route to a 118-97 win. Toronto, which entered Friday averaging an NBA-leading …
Read More »Siakam leads as Raptors fend off Bulls 104-98
TORONTO – Although Fred VanVleet is thrilled with the birth of his third child, he was also excited to return to the Toronto Raptors’ lineup. Just don’t tell his fiancée that. Pascal Siakam scored 20 and pulled down eight rebounds as Toronto held off the Chicago Bulls 101-96 on Tuesday. …
Read More »Siakam leads Raptors past Pelicans 115-110
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors made the most of the all-star break without losing any of their momentum. Pascal Siakam, Toronto’s only all-star this season, scored 26 points to help the Raptors fend off the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110 on Thursday as both teams returned from the break. It was …
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 »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 »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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