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Cathal Kelly
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- Fears for Kyle Lowry in Raptors’ loss to Heat: Kelly
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Rockets vs. Raptors at ACC Wednesday (7 p.m., Sportsnet One/TSN 1050 radio, live blog at thestar.com).

Houston Rockets at Toronto Raptors: Wednesday NBA game preview

Rockets vs. Raptors at ACC Wednesday (7 p.m., Sportsnet One/TSN 1050 radio, live blog at thestar.com).

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Why Raptors will fend off Bulls for third in East

Tue Apr 01 2014

Schedule, tiebreaker, Patrick Patterson on Raptors’ side down stretch.comments
Fears for Kyle Lowry in Raptors’ loss to Heat: Kelly

Mon Mar 31 2014

Lowry limps off after bumping knees with LeBron James, exits on golf cart in Miami. Patrick Patterson’s return eases some pain.comments
RECAP: Heat 93, Raptors 83

Mon Mar 31 2014

Read the recap of columnist Cathal Kelly’s Raptors-Heat game blog.
Toronto Raptors playoff tickets on sale April 10

Mon Mar 31 2014

NBA playoff tickets start at $78.comments
Raptors keep fans happy with record road win in Orlando: Kelly

Sun Mar 30 2014

With the playoffs clinched, the Raptors nearly blew a 21-point lead, but managed to hold on for a victory over the Magic.comments
Raptors-Heat game preview: Monday, 7:30 p.m., TSN

Sun Mar 30 2014

Miami is just 3-4 in its last seven games but has won two in row on the road coming into the game.comments
Raptors-Magic game preview: Sunday, 6 p.m., Sportsnet

Sat Mar 29 2014

It’s been a rather lost season for the Magic, who bring a 21-52 record into the game. comments
Raptors’ likely post-season opponents

Sat Mar 29 2014

Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards await in NBA playoffs.comments
Long-suffering Raptor fans reveling in playoff glow

Fri Mar 28 2014

After six years of rooting for the underdog, Toronto fans more than ready for another post-season run.comments
Sam Mitchell quick to recall Raptors’ last playoff experience

Fri Mar 28 2014

Mitchell was last man to coach Raps in the playoffs, back in 2008 against the Orlando Magic.comments
Raptors lock up playoff spot with win over Celtics

Fri Mar 28 2014

Amir Johnson shot seals first post-season berth since 2008, first of DeMar DeRozan’s career.comments
RECAP: Raptors clinch playoff spot

Fri Mar 28 2014

Read the recap of Doug Smith Raptors-Celtics blog.
Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors: Friday NBA game preview

Thu Mar 27 2014

Celtics take on Raptors Friday night at Air Canada Centre (7 p.m., Sportsnet One/ Sportsnet 590 The FAN, live blog at thestar.com).comments
Nothing But Net: DeMar DeRozan excited to bring playoffs to Toronto

Thu Mar 27 2014

DeRozan, who’s grown into the face of the franchise, seems genuine in his pleasure about leading the Raptors back to the post-season.comments
Raptors turn focus to post-season after win over Celtics: Kelly

Wed Mar 26 2014

The Raptors won in Boston for the first time since 2008 on Wednesday, as they continue jostling for position in the East playoff race.comments
Lethargic Raptors fall just short against Cavaliers

Tue Mar 25 2014

Raps let Cavs shoot nearly 59 per cent through the first three quarters, and that’s when the game was lost.comments
Raptors-Celtics game preview: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Sportsnet

Tue Mar 25 2014

Rookie Kelly Olynyk of Kamloops is progressing well through his first season, averaging 7.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. comments
Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers: Tuesday NBA game preview

Mon Mar 24 2014

Cavs minus Kyrie Irving for home date with Raptors (7 p.m., Sportsnet One, live blog at thestar.com).comments
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Raptor mascot flashes mid-season form in return

Sun Mar 23 2014

The Raptor performs during Sunday’s win over Hawks, first appearance since pre-season injury.comments
Rising Raptors bear no resemblance to past versions: Kelly

Sun Mar 23 2014

Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan fuel Atlantic Division leaders’ win over Hawks, their 10th fourth-quarter comeback victory this season.
RECAP: Raptors 96, Hawks 86

Sun Mar 23 2014

Read the recap of Doug Smith’s Raptors-Hawks game blog.
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The Raptor returns Sunday

Sat Mar 22 2014

NBA fan favourite mascot back from Achilles injury for Raptors-Hawks date at ACC.comments
Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors: Sunday NBA game preview

Sat Mar 22 2014

Atlanta Hawks vs. Toronto Raptors Sunday at Air Canada Centre (1 p.m, Sportsnet/TSN radio 1050, live blog at thestar.com)comments
Kevin Durant just what Raptors need: Kelly

Fri Mar 21 2014

Thunder fend off Raptors in double OT. Durant to Toronto in two years Drake’s goal. Oklahoma City all-star, who scored 51 including winning three, grew up Raptors fan.comments
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The Raptor’s back: Popular mascot pumped for Hawks-Raptors game Sunday

Fri Mar 21 2014

The Raptor makes an improbable comeback after suffering a devastating Achilles injury in October.
RECAP: Thunder 119, Raptors 118 (2OT)

Fri Mar 21 2014

Read the recap of Doug Smith’s Raptors-Thunder game blog. Kevin Durant scores 51 points including winning three in double overtime.
Raptors-Thunder game preview: Friday, 7 p.m., Sportsnet

Thu Mar 20 2014

Thunder are without starters Kendrick Perkins (groin) and Thabo Sefolosha (calf).comments
Raptors chat with Doug Smith: RECAP

Thu Mar 20 2014

Basketball writer Doug Smith chatted with readers about the Raptors, after a gut-check win over the Pelicans last night.
Raptors dig deep to nab tough victory over Pelicans in New Orleans

Wed Mar 19 2014

Toronto avoided its first three-game losing streak since December.comments
Raptors-Pelicans game blog with Doug Smith: Recap

Wed Mar 19 2014

Join us Wednesday as basketball writer Doug Smith blogs from the Raptors-Pelicans game in New Orleans.

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