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By Zharita Sese EBC Southern Ontario Bureau TORONTO, CANADA (Eagle News) — On Friday night the Toronto Raptors dawned their black and gold “Welcome Toronto” jersey and hosted the young Phoenix Suns for their first game back since the All-Star break. The Raptors were looking to get back on track as they entered the break winning 15 of their last 16 games. Meanwhile the Suns’ star, Devin Booker, was riding a high from his first […]
by Jim SLATER OAKLAND, United States (AFP) — Kawhi Leonard trusted himself when people doubted he was injured last year, finding an inner calm that one year later has returned him to the level of NBA champion. Leonard won his second career NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award on Thursday, helping spark the Toronto Raptors to a 114-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors and a 4-2 triumph in the best-of-seven series. The 27-year-old forward […]
by Jim SLATER Agence France Presse TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — An NBA crown for the Toronto Raptors would bring basketball’s legacy full circle for Canada, celebrating its deep roots as birthplace of the sport’s inventor and site of the first NBA game. The Raptors, trying to become the first team from outside the United States to capture the throne, beat Golden State 105-92 Friday to seize a 3-1 lead on the defending champion Warriors […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau TORONTO (Eagle News) – In a country of hockey-obsessed fans, Canada is glued to the NBA finals between the Toronto Raptors and the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. Record-breaking ratings continue to set on Canadian television outlets, all in support of their team’s quest for their first title in franchise history. The vibe in the country’s most diverse and populated city is impeccably amazing. People in […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau TORONTO (Eagle News) – The Golden State Warriors mantra, “Strength in Numbers” took effect during their third quarter rampage, which helped even their series against the Toronto Raptors with a 109-104 win at Scotiabank Arena Sunday night. Up by five to open the second half, the Raptors offensive struggles began, missing eight straight shots, compiled with five turnovers, and the Warriors soared to an 18-0 run. The double-digit […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau TORONTO, ON (Eagle News) – An epic Game 7 between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers provided an unforeseen dramatic closing to a hard-fought series, which can best be described as ‘poetry in motion.’ With 4.2 seconds left in regulation and the score tied at 90, Kawhi Leonard dribbled an inbound pass from Marc Gasol to the baseline and shot a fadeaway jumper over Joel Embiid that bounced on […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau PHILADELPHIA (Eagle News) – Knee tendinitis and gastroenteritis may have hindered Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid’s subpar Game 1 and 2 performances but the All-Star center’s blistering dominance on offense and defense lifted the Sixers to a 116-95 Game 3 win over the Toronto Raptors Thursday night. Embiid finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 assists and showed off his fun-loving antics to give […]
By Melissa Potes EBC Florida Bureau ORLANDO, Florida (Eagle News) – Playing to the second largest crowd in its franchise history, the Orlando Magic played well but still lost 98-93 to the Toronto Raptors in the third game of a best-in-seven series. A slow start, turnovers and a strong dose of forward Pascal Siakam contributed to the loss. Siakam shot 65 percent from the floor with 30 points and 11 rebounds, allowing Toronto to reclaim […]
Zharita May Dimaculangan EBC Canada Bureau TORONTO, Ontario (Eagle News) – On Sunday afternoon, the Toronto Raptors played their penultimate game of the regular season against the Miami Heat. With their 117-109 overtime win, the Raptors were able to sweep the Heat through their four-game season series, putting a damper on what might be Dwayne Wade’s last dance in the Six. Pascal Siakam led his team with 23 points while shooting an impressive 80% from […]
By Carlo Valdez EBC New Jersey Bureau BROOKLYN, New York (Eagle News) — A playoff contention preview, or maybe not. The Brooklyn Nets tried to rally to beat the second best team in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors, but fell short losing 115-105 to their Atlantic Division rivals on Wednesday. D’Angelo Russell led the Nets with 27 points but it wasn’t enough against All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors. Russell heated up in the fourth […]
TORONTO, Ontario (Eagle News) – With just five games left until the playoffs, the Toronto Raptors took on the Orlando Magic, who continue their quest for an NBA playoff berth. Despite a slow start in the first quarter, the Raptors came out on top, defeating the Magic 121-109. Danny Green started off the first quarter red hot with 16 points. Green finished with a season-high 29 points, going 7-for-10 from beyond the arc. With the […]
TORONTO, Ontario (Eagle News) — The King’s reign seems to be over as he and the visiting L.A. Lakers are on the brink of elimination from the playoffs. If LeBron James misses the playoffs this season, it will mark the first time that he has missed the NBA finals in eight seasons. Although James up and left the eastern conference, Raptor fans can breathe easy knowing they helped in ensuring James has an even slimmer […]
