Will a Canadian team finally win the Stanley Cup?
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Knicks’ loss to Boston Celtics highlighted this need
NEW YORK – A lighthearted moment occurred in Tom Thibodeau’s pregame press conference on Saturday, shedding light on the Knicks’ current reality. When asked about injuries – of which his …
Knicks’ Jacob Toppin eliminated in first round of 2024 Slam Dunk Contest
Knicks rookie Jacob Toppin was eliminated in the first round of the 2024 Slam Dunk Competition during All-Star weekend on Saturday night in Indiana. Toppin was the eighth player in …
Jacob Toppin gets eliminated in 1st round of Slam Dunk Contest
Jacob Toppin isn’t a better dunker than his brother Obi, after all. For those keeping score, the older Toppin brother and former Knicks first-round pick has won one NBA Slam …
‘Shame for the referees’: Raptors coach goes on furious, table-pounding tirade after loss to Lakers
Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic went on a furious, table-pounding tirade against the officiating after the Los Angeles Lakers shot 23 free throws in the fourth quarter of a 132-131 win …
Raptors top Cavaliers in Toronto debuts of Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley
Pascal Siakam scored 36 points as the new-look Raptors held off the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 124-121 on Monday in the Toronto debuts of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Barrett finished …
Pistons beat Raptors to snap NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games
The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 home victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 …
Pacers’ Haliburton becomes 3rd player in NBA history with consecutive 20-point, 20-assist games
Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and tied a franchise record with 23 assists, becoming only the third player in NBA history with consecutive 20-20 games in those categories, and the …
SGA for MVP?: Gilgeous-Alexander vying to become 1st Canadian NBAer to win award since Nash
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With team dinner at stake, Raptors zero in on consistency during rare break
A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. …