TORONTO RAPTORS NEWS
Magic Beat Raptors, Move to Second Round
Dwight Howard had 21 points and 21 rebounds and the Orlando Magic advanced to second round of the playoffs for the first time in 12 years, beating the Toronto Raptors 102-92 on Monday night to close out their series in five games. - Read More...
Magic Can End 12-Year Stretch of Playoff Series Failures
In the ORLANDO SENTINEL, Brian Schmitz writes "they can truly exorcise the past -- so long, Shaq -- and embrace the future -- hello, Dunkin' Dwight -- all at once now. The Orlando Magic can end a 12-year stretch of playoff series failures on Monday at Amway Arena and begin a new path in earnest toward contention. Or they can do it the hard way, going back through customs. After defeating the Toronto Raptors 106-94 on Saturday at Air Canada Centre to seize a commanding 3-1 playoff series lead, Dwight Howard and the Magic need one more victory to advance to the second round for the first time since the 1995-96 season." - Read More...
Lewis Helps Magic Take 3-1 Lead Over Raptors
Rashard Lewis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, Dwight Howard added 19 points and 16 boards, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 106-94 on Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. - Read More...
LIVE: Raptors attempt to even series with Magic
The Magic led early vs. the host Raptors, but Toronto has turned it around in its bid to even up the series. Follow it LIVE.
Raptors Cut Magic's Lead to 2-1
T.J. Ford scored 21 points, Jose Calderon had 18 points and 13 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 108-94 on Thursday night in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. - Read More...
Slane: Magic-Raptors Game 3 Live Blog
Follow the action with commentary as NBA.com's Mike Slane blogs live for Game 3 of Magic-Raptors. - Read More...
Mitchell mum on Raptors lineup changes
With his team facing a 2-0 series deficit, Raptors coach Sam Mitchell knows something has to change. Exactly who that change involves, Mitchell isn't saying. The Raptors have lost by double-digit deficits in the first quarter of both playoff games so far against the Orlando Magic. Toronto came back and had a chance to win Game 2, but All-Star forward Chris Bosh's last-second jumper bounced off the front rim, sealing Orlando's 104-103 victory.
Howard's Second 20-20 Game Lifts Magic Past Raptors
Dwight Howard had 29 points and 20 rebounds, his second straight 20-20 game, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 104-103 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. - Read More...
Howard, Nelson lead Magic past Raptors in series opener
Dwight Howard had 25 points and 22 rebounds, and Jameer Nelson scored 24 points, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors ...
Follow Game 1 of Magic-Raptors LIVE
The Magic have seen most of their large early lead disappear. Can they hold on for a Game 1 win vs. the Raptors? Follow along LIVE.
Raptors Lock Up No. 6 Seed with First-Ever Season Sweep of Heat
The Raptors lead from start to finish Monday night in Toronto, defeating the Heat 91-75. - Read More...
In The Paint: Battle for No. 5
The Raptors, Sixers and Wizards are fighting for the No. 5 seed in the East. Marques Johnson tells you why they want it so much.
Bosh, Raptors Snap 3-Game Skid with Win Over Bucks
Chris Bosh had 32 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors ended a three-game losing skid with a 111-93 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Bobcats Roar Past Raptors for a Surprise Win
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Earl Boykins converted a three-point play after stealing the ball from T.J. Ford in the final minute of the Charlotte Bobcats' 105-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. - Read More...
Hawks Soar Past Raptors in Overtime, Perch on Fifth Straight Win
Josh Smith hit two 3-pointers in overtime, and the Hawks beat the Raptors 127-120 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. - Read More...
West, Paul Lead Hornets to 50th Win With Victory Over Raptors
David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 20 points and 16 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. - Read More...
Knicks' Randolph sits out with flu-like symptoms
New York Knicks forward Zach Randolph missed Friday's game against the Raptors because of flu-like symptoms. - Read More...
Bosh Scores 21 as Raptors Beat Pistons
Chris Bosh scored 21 points and T.J. Ford had 13 points and nine assists in his return to the starting lineup as the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 89-82 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Iverson, Anthony Combine for 69 Points as Nuggets Beat Raptors
Allen Iverson had 36 points, Carmelo Anthony added 33 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 109-100 on Sunday. - Read More...
James Becomes Cavs' All-Time Scorer in Win Over Raptors
LeBron James passed Brad Daugherty as Cleveland's career scoring leader in the first quarter and finished with 29 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 90-83 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. - Read More...
LeBron claims Cavs' scoring mark
LeBron James passed Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' career scoring leader during the first quarter of Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. - Read More...
Raptors forward Bosh to make return from injury
Chris Bosh plans to be back on the court Wednesday when the Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat. - Read More...
Toronto files claim against Spanish Basketball Federation
The Toronto Raptors filed a statement of claim against the Spanish Basketball Federation on Friday for non-payment of insurance ...
Jazz win 19th straight at home
Deron Williams scored 21 points and his backup, Ronnie Price, had 13 points and five assists as the Utah Jazz tied a franchise record with their 19th straight home victory, a 96-79 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
Iverson Leads Nuggets to Rout of Raptors
Allen Iverson scored 28 points despite a fractured finger, Carmelo Anthony added 22 and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth straight at home, blowing out the Toronto Raptors 137-105 on Friday night. - Read More...
Magic finish off Raptors in five games
The Magic became the first team to finish off their first-round series as Dwight Howard and Co. rolled over the Raptors in Game 5.
Nelson helps Magic take 3-1 series lead over Raps
A big 4th quarter helped the Magic beat the Raptors in Game 4. It was all thanks to unsung hero Jameer Nelson, Charley Rosen says.
Raptors can't even series vs. Magic
Orlando was clutch down the stretch to take a 3-1 lead on Toronto, as the Raptors wasted a big night from Chris Bosh (39 points).
Rockets, Raptors, Wizards find new life
Game 3 was the charm for the Wizards and Raptors, but especially for Tracy McGrady and the Rockets in Utah, Mike Kahn says.
Raptors off to fast start, trim Magic's lead to 2-1
With a quick start and quality point guard play, the Toronto Raptors turned the tables on the Orlando Magic. T.J. Ford scored ...
LIVE: NBA first-round playoff action
The Wizards and Raptors have earned their first victory of the playoffs. Can the Rockets join them? Follow tonight's action LIVE.
Orlando holds off Toronto
Dwight Howard scored 29 points and pulled down 20 rebounds, his second consecutive 20-20 game, as the Magic edged the Raptors 104-103. Howard talked about the victory after the game.
Howard's 20-20 repeat helps Magic see their way past Raptors
Dwight Howard had 29 points and 20 rebounds, his second straight 20-20 game, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 104-103 ...
Dwight Howard’s 20-20 Game Leads Magic Past Raptors
Dwight Howard had 25 points and 22 rebounds, and Jameer Nelson scored 24 points, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-100 Sunday in the opener of their first-round series. - Read More...
Raptors' Moon Has Had Storybook Season
In the TORONTO STAR, Doug Smith writes "the regular season ended where it really began for Jamario Moon, his season a surprising rise from obscurity to a starting NBA job on a playoff-bound team. A season few, if any, saw coming. And as he prepares for that playoff debut, he sees his true jumping off point as a start in a game here in early November. Moon's presence in the starting lineup has created the best feel-good story of a rocky season for the Raptors.? - Read More...
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Bosh’s 32 Help Raptors Beat Bobcats
Chris Bosh scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors remained alone in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 104-100 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. - Read More...
Bosh Doubles Up to Help Raps Defeat Knicks and Recapture Sixth Place
Chris Bosh had 29 points and 10 rebounds and the Raptors beat the Knicks 103-95 on Friday night at Air Canada Centre. - Read More...
Raptors Sign Linton Johnson, Waive Darrick Martin
The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have signed forward Linton Johnson to a 10-day contract and waived guard Darrick Martin. - Read More...
Raptors shake up lineup, start Ford, Nesterovic
Raptors point guard T.J. Ford returned to the starting lineup Wednesday for the first time since a Dec. 11 fall at Atlanta that sidelined him for 24 games. - Read More...
Trio of Nuggets carry the torch, thwart reeling Raptors
Allen Iverson had 36 points, Carmelo Anthony added 33 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 109-100 on Sunday. J.R. ...
LeBron moves into first place on Cavs scoring list
LeBron James is Cleveland's scoring king. The All-Star forward passed Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' career scoring leader during the first quarter of Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. James entered the game needing five points to surpass Daugherty, and did it with one of his patented driving layups with 4:10 left in the period. It took Daugherty 548 games to score 10,389 points while James, the NBA's leading scorer in his fifth pro season, was playing in just his 380th game.
Heat Set Season Low for Points in Loss to Raptors
Andrea Bargnani and Anthony Parker each scored 14 points, Jose Calderon had 10 points and 10 assists and the Toronto Raptors ended a season-high five-game losing streak with a 96-54 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Raptors' Bosh says he will return to lineup Wednesday
Chris Bosh plans to be back on the court Wednesday when the Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat. The Raptors forward posted the ...
Reserve Guard Price Leads Jazz Over Raptors
Deron Williams scored 21 points and his backup, Ronnie Price, had 13 points and five assists as the Utah Jazz tied a franchise record with their 19th straight home victory, a 96-79 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. - Read More...
Martin's 32 Points Help Kings Beat Back Late Charge by Visiting Raptors
Kevin Martin scored 32 points Sunday night to help the Kings hold off the struggling Raptors for a 106-100 victory. - Read More...
In the Paint: Toronto trouble
Can the Raptors crash the playoffs? Marques Johnson says Toronto's postseason push depends on Chris Bosh's health.