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Ryan Friend

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Baltimore, New York
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Raptors look to defend homecourt in Game 3 vs. 76ers: Preview, start time and more

Raptors look to defend homecourt in Game 3 vs. 76ers: Preview, start time and more

Raptors HQ — The first two games in the series are in the book, and the Toronto Raptors - down 0-2 - have a chance to defend their homecourt. Entering the game on Wednesday, the Raptors find themselves searching for answers on slowing down the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Raptors look to prevent season sweep in final matchup against Cavs: Preview, start time, and more

Raptors look to prevent season sweep in final matchup against Cavs: Preview, start time, and more

Raptors HQ — The Toronto Raptors are coming off a much-needed two-day break as they looked gassed in their last matchup versus the Chicago Bulls. This is the first time in a while it feels like the Raptors aren't headed out on another road trip or getting ready to play in a back-to-back.
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Raptors look to even season series versus short-handed Suns: Preview, start time, and more

Raptors look to even season series versus short-handed Suns: Preview, start time, and more

Raptors HQ — Finally, the Toronto Raptors showed signs of life during their 119-104 victory versus the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Denying Greg Poppivch his chance at moving to number one on the all-time coaching wins list was a morale booster, and we owe thanks to the return of Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes's stellar play for that.
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Raptors look to start six-game road trip with win vs. Cavaliers: Preview, start time, and more

Raptors look to start six-game road trip with win vs. Cavaliers: Preview, start time, and more

Raptors HQ — No matter the expectations many of us had set for the Toronto Raptors coming out of All-Star break, this recent stretch has left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. After losing to the Orlando Magic 103-97 on Friday night, the Raptors have fallen to 2-4 since their return from the break.
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Raptors come out flat post-All-Star Break, fall to Hornets 125-93

Raptors come out flat post-All-Star Break, fall to Hornets 125-93

Raptors HQ — The Toronto Raptors entered tonight's game with three players in the top 10 minutes played per game in the NBA this season, so one would assume that the All-Star break would do wonders for this team in desperate need of some rest.
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Raptors look to bounce back after a two-game slide versus Timberwolves: Preview, start time, and ...

Raptors look to bounce back after a two-game slide versus Timberwolves: Preview, start time, and ...

Raptors HQ — This has been unfamiliar territory for the Toronto Raptors since the new year. The Raptors are now losers of two straight after a 120-90 letdown versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Since January, the Raptors have only found themselves on a two-game slide twice.
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Raptors look to extend the win streak to eight versus Houston Rockets in Rookie showdown: Preview...

Raptors look to extend the win streak to eight versus Houston Rockets in Rookie showdown: Preview...

Raptors HQ — The Toronto Raptors are the hottest team in the Eastern Conference, currently 8-2 in their last ten games! They are locked into 6th seed 1.5 games behind the Philadelphia 76ers. This sustained success is a revelation for a team that, at one point during the season, was 14-17, coming off a short-handed but devastating loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Trade deadline 2022: Under the radar targets for the Toronto Raptors

Trade deadline 2022: Under the radar targets for the Toronto Raptors

Raptors HQ — The Toronto Raptors are currently 27-23, which puts them in the 7th seed of the Eastern Conference. After a slow start, the Raptors are now looking like a very competitive team that could make noise in the playoffs, but it's clear what the team's biggest flaw is 50 games into the season: Bench depth.
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Raptors look to finish the month strong versus surging Atlanta Hawks: Preview, start time, and mo...

Raptors look to finish the month strong versus surging Atlanta Hawks: Preview, start time, and mo...

Raptors HQ — I'm sure the Toronto Raptors would have enjoyed a longer break than 48 hours to recover from one of the longest games in franchise history versus the Miami Heat. However, they're back in action facing the Atlanta Hawks on the final stint of their three-game road trip.
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The Biggest Problem For Every Eastern Conference Contender -

The Biggest Problem For Every Eastern Conference Contender -

Vendetta Sports Media — No team in the NBA is perfect. Here is the one reason for each eastern conference Contenders that could keep them from winning the title.
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The Biggest Problem For Every Western Conference Contender -

The Biggest Problem For Every Western Conference Contender -

Vendetta Sports Media — No team in the NBA is perfect. Here is the one reason for each western conference Contenders that could keep them from winning the title.
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Anthony Edwards Is On The Fast Track To Superstar Status -

Anthony Edwards Is On The Fast Track To Superstar Status -

Vendetta Sports Media — Anthony Edwards is a walking highlight reel on and off the court which is putting him on the fast track to superstar status.
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Best Games To Watch Before The End Of The NBA 2020-2021 Season. -

Best Games To Watch Before The End Of The NBA 2020-2021 Season. -

Vendetta Sports Media — The 2020-2021 NBA season has been pretty strange but as the end approaches these are the best games to watch before the playoffs begin.
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Coronavirus Sends Athletes to the Sidelines

Coronavirus Sends Athletes to the Sidelines

Flow Magazine — The novel coronavirus has left college athletes around the world in an unfortunate and extremely difficult new environment in which they must adapt and succeed. Many athletes thrive in their tight schedule, which allows them to excel in whatever sport they have chosen to pursue. Campuses have provided the resources, equipment, coaching, and many other things needed for college athletes to perfect their craft, but as the virus has begun to take athletes away from their normal routines many are beginning to cope in different ways.
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The Most Intriguing Player on Every Eastern Conference Team -

The Most Intriguing Player on Every Eastern Conference Team -

Vendetta Sports Media — Every team has one player that is more intriguing than the rest, here are the fifteen most intriguing players in the Eastern Conference.
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The Most Intriguing Player On Every Western Conference Team. -

The Most Intriguing Player On Every Western Conference Team. -

Vendetta Sports Media — Every team has one player that is more intriguing than the rest, here are the fifteen most intriguing players in the Western Conference.
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Three Unsung Heroes From Recent NBA Championship Runs. -

Three Unsung Heroes From Recent NBA Championship Runs. -

Vendetta Sports Media — These players made huge contributions to an NBA championship but don't get the praise they deserve making them unsung heroes.
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Nate McMillan Has Saved This Atlanta Hawk's Season From Disaster. -

Nate McMillan Has Saved This Atlanta Hawk's Season From Disaster. -

Vendetta Sports Media — Nate Mcmillan has saved this Atlanta Hawks season from becoming a disaster after he replaced former head coach Llyod Pierce.
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Brandon Ingram Is being Held Back Playing with Zion Williamson -

Brandon Ingram Is being Held Back Playing with Zion Williamson -

Vendetta Sports Media — Brandon Ingram is being held back playing alongside Zion Williamson and he will not get the recognition he deserves until that changes.
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The 76ers need more from Ben Simmons if they want to contend. -

The 76ers need more from Ben Simmons if they want to contend. -

Vendetta Sports Media — Ben Simmons has become complacent and if he doesn't change the 76ers may be looking at an early exit in the postseason again.
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Eastern Conference Teams: Three Questions That Need To Be Answered -

Eastern Conference Teams: Three Questions That Need To Be Answered -

Vendetta Sports Media — As the second half of the NBA season approaches these Eastern Conference teams have questions that will need answers as the season continues.
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LeBron Says That Four MVP awards are not enough for him. -

LeBron Says That Four MVP awards are not enough for him. -

Vendetta Sports Media — LeBron James Says that he deserved more than four MVP awards across his 18-year career. Does he actually make a valid point?
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The 2018 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the best in recent history. -

The 2018 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the best in recent history. -

Vendetta Sports Media — The 2018 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the best drafts in recent history, already producing star players and many quality starters.
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THE NBA PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT IS ACTUALLY GOOD FOR THE LEAGUE AND FANS

THE NBA PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT IS ACTUALLY GOOD FOR THE LEAGUE AND FANS

Vendetta Sports Media — Last season the NBA implemented a play-in tournament due to the Covid-19 pandemic causing the season to be shortened. It was the only way for the NBA to ensure that team’s still had a fair shot at making the playoffs in a season that was not like any others.
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