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Back in the 2012 playoffs, Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka was on the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green were on the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs had a 2-0 series lead on the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals and looked well on their way to advancing to the NBA […]

The Memphis Grizzlies decided to part ways with J.B. Bickerstaff after failing to reach the postseason, leaving the team in search of a new head coach. At this point, it’s not clear who the Grizzlies might choose to fill the position, but it sounds like they’re interested in Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin. According to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks currently hold a 2-1 lead over the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, the Bucks have still been unable to contain Raptors superstar forward Kawhi Leonard, who continues to dominate Milwaukee whether his team wins or loses. As a result of Leonard’s dominance thus far into his Raptors tenure and […]

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Danny Green appreciates head coach Nick Nurse for trusting him in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Nurse ran a play for Green in the second overtime and Green delivered by hitting a clutch 3-pointer. The Raptors guard was 0-for-8 at the time, so […]

The Toronto Raptors finally won a game in the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 118-112 in a double-overtime thriller in Game 3 behind another stellar performance from Kawhi Leonard. The All-Star forward finished with 36 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals while playing a total of 52 minutes — […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry says superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard is “probably the best two-way basketball player in the NBA.” We can take the word “probably” out for Lowry because there’s no doubt Leonard is the best two-way player in the game. No one in the NBA impacts the game on the defensive […]

The Milwaukee Bucks came up short in double overtime against the Toronto Raptors in Game 3. One of the most notable aspects of the series thus far has been the controversy surrounding forward Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Eurostep. “That’s not a travel. That’s just game.” #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/fkhPKArjcU — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 19, 2019 Antetokounmpo has stirred […]

Aside from a couple of performances here and there, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has not had a great postseason, as he is averaging 13.7 points, 6.4 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 37.2 minutes per game while shooting 43.4 percent from the floor, 34.1 percent from 3-point range and 73.8 percent from the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed disappointment after losing a double-overtime classic in Game 3, but noted this series was never expected to be a cakewalk. The Milwaukee Bucks star struggled, posting only 12 points on 5-of-16 shooting, and his poor shooting night and eight turnovers spelled a 2-1 series lead instead of a dominant 3-0 advantage to […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo knows he will have to do more than what he mustered in Game 3 to steal a game on the road in Tuesday’s Game 4 against the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo is aware head coach Mike Budenholzer wants him to be more aggressive and keep the Raptors on their heels with […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton took the brunt of the blame for a double-overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, noting he, superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Eric Bledsoe must play better in order to get through this series: “We expect ourselves to play perfect in some […]

Kawhi Leonard persevered through a leg injury, despite having to trot out the most minutes of his career in a double-overtime showdown victory against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3. The Toronto Raptors were determined to defend home court after going down 2-0 to the top-seeded team in the league — something that wouldn’t be […]

It didn’t take long for Toronto Raptors basketball ambassador Drake to try and get into Giannis Antetokounmpo’s head, as the rapper took the crucial task of trash-talking the Milwaukee Bucks star in the fourth quarter of a closely-contested Game 3. Drake talking trash to Giannis. 😂🤣 https://t.co/CCyXRX2R1b — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) May 20, 2019 Just a […]

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol admitted that he “felt pretty crappy” after his poor showing in Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. However, right after their Game 3 victory which brought the series to 2-1, he feels a whole lot better. “When you play like crap and your […]

Fred VanVleet’s poor showing for the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 ended in more disaster, as he left Scotiabank Arena with a bloodied left eye and stitches. As first reported by Josh Lewenberg of The Sports Network, VanVleet confirmed that he sustained the injury late in the game after taking an elbow to the eye, […]

In  Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard favored his leg early and late in the game. But after the win which cut the Milwaukee Bucks’ series lead to 2-1, Leonard downplayed concerns. After their double-overtime victory wherein he played 52 minutes, Leonard shared that he’s not worried about […]

In his first postseason donning the Toronto Raptors jersey, Kawhi Leonard has already set the franchise record for most 35-point playoff games. In 15 playoff games so far, Leonard has a total of six games with at least 35 points. He first recorded 37 markers in Game 2 of their first-round duel with the Orlando […]

The Toronto Raptors took Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, taking a 118-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and avoid going down 0-3 in the series. The Raptors had five players score in double figures, led by Kawhi Leonard’s 36 points, but one of the main reasons why they got the victory is their […]

Toronto Raptors swingman Norman Powell has spoken highly of his All-Star teammate Kawhi Leonard. In their postgame press conference after the Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks in double-overtime in Game 3, Powell lauded Leonard for focusing on winning games rather than piling up on the accolades. “It’s amazing. What he’s been doing for us all […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse praised Kawhi Leonard’s defense on Milwaukee Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, noting that it was the biggest key in their Game 3 victory. Per NBA TV, Nurse was asked about Leonard’s defense on Antetokounmpo — this year’s leading MVP candidate. Nurse believes that the Raptors forward’s defense was key […]

Kawhi Leonard has helped the Toronto Raptors trim the Milwaukee Bucks’ lead in their Eastern Conference Finals series to one game, scoring 36 points, nine rebounds and five assists in their 118-112 overtime win in Game 3. This is the fourth consecutive game that the former Finals MVP has scored at least 30 points, dating […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse surprised everyone at the start of Game 3 as he kept his starters from Games 1 and 2. After all, he directly said heading into the contest that he will make plenty of lineup changes to prepare for the Milwaukee Bucks. Nurse, however, clarified his comments after the match […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard finished his team’s 118-112 double-overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in style. The Raptors had a precarious one-point lead with 3:20 left in the second overtime, 106-105. Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe drove into the lane and made spin move. He tried […]

The Toronto Raptors survived a huge Milwaukee Bucks comeback in Game 3 to keep their NBA Finals hopes alive. In what ended as a double-overtime thriller, the Raptors eked out a 118-112 victory at Scotiabank Arena to steal one game and cut the Bucks’ series lead 2-1. Kawhi Leonard, who seemed bothered with what appears […]

After Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks unleashed yet another Euro step en route to a layup, Jeremy Lin of the Toronto Raptors was confused as to why the referees didn’t blow the whistle for a traveling violation. Peep the clip below posted by Bleacher Report. Observe how the Raptors bench reacted after Antetokounmpo did […]

In the immortal words of Shaquille O’Neal, “Tragic Bronson Alert! Tragic Bronson Alert!” Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol will be in a future Shaqtin’ A Fool episode with this play during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Wyd, Marc? 😂#Shaqtin pic.twitter.com/RmzcYbIW5C — Shaqtin' a Fool (@shaqtin) May 20, 2019 Gasol […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is continuously adding more highlights to the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Antetokounmpo had a sick move in Game 3 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals, showing how hard he is to stop in the open court. Trying to bring the Bucks back into the game, Giannis did not hesitate to attack […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is known for having massive hands. They were measured to be 11.25 inches in width, meaning that you can almost stretch an entire ruler across his massive mitts. The aptly nicknamed “Klaw” wowed NBA fans in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals by making a basketball look like a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo might be the favorite to win MVP this season, and there’s a legitimate argument to be made that he should have been a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year, too. Needless to say, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar has been absolutely dominant in 2018-19, reaching a level of play few player ever have […]

The Toronto Raptors are barely holding onto a slim lead in the third quarter of Game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks, thanks in large part to the efforts of Kawhi Leonard. As of this writing, Leonard has 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists. He’s doing everything he could to help the Raptors avoid going […]

With the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks currently battling it out for the right to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2019 NBA Finals, the ongoing series has continued to bring out all the stars. At Sunday evening’s Game 3 matchup in Toronto, world-famous rapper Gucci Mane made an appearance on celebrity row. Not only […]

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol and forward Pascal Siakam made it clear after Game 2 that they needed to improve if their team was going to bounce back in this series. The Raptors hav kicked off Game 3 with a much bigger sense of urgency. Gasol, in particular, has been especially aggressive early, and helped […]

The Toronto Raptors have their backs against the wall in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals as they get set to do battle with the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night, but that did not stop Charles Barkley from predicting that the Raptors would win on their home court. Chuck is back in his favorite […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is hinting a potential lineup change in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors are still looking for their first victory of the series, and a loss this Sunday will put them on the brink of elimination. Nurse is looking to make the […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick nurse announced to the media that he would tweak his lineup in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals after falling behind 0-2 to the Milwaukee Bucks. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer was unintimidated by his counterpart’s move, telling the media that the lineup change will have little to no […]

The Toronto Raptors find themselves in a 0-2 hole against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals — and in desperate need of some adjustments. Head coach Nick Nurse indicated that some of those changes will come early in the hopes of finding more favorable matchups on both the offensive and defensive side of […]

Despite falling 0-2 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse believes that a victory in Game 3 could help change the outcome of the series. The odds are stacked against the Raptors coming back from a two-to-nothing deficit, but Nurse said he doesn’t care about the statistics […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a must-win situation after losing the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Heading into Game 3, head coach Nick Nurse hinted at possible lineup changes as the team attempts to fight their way back into the series. According to Arden Zwelling of SportsNet Canada, […]

Over seven months into the 2018-19 season, with the glare off the Larry O’Brien Trophy growing stronger by the day, one would assume Nick Nurse wouldn’t have to beg his team to play with more physicality. After the Toronto Raptors were blown out by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, […]