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Raptors Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:25:27 PST

The Raptors go into San Antonio on Monday night, and the game will unquestionably evoke comparisons between Chris Bosh and Tim Duncan.

Now, no one is suggesting Bosh is nearly as accomplished as the man many consider the best power forward to ever play the game, but the similarities in their styles do bring about some discussion.

And the way Bosh is playing this year, being measured against a sure-fire Hall of Famer isn't a bad thing.

Bosh is having an extraordinary start to the 2009-10 season, and getting a shot at Duncan will show precisely where he is. His Toronto teammate, Jarrett Jack, says Bosh is right at the top of the heap.

"We haven't seen anybody who can really challenge him down on the low block, and I hope he keeps that mentality," said...

Nowitzki scores 29 points, Howard adds 16 to help Mavericks beat Raptors (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:44:00 PST

Dallas forward Josh Howard looked energized despite a long layoff from injury. The Toronto Raptors could have used some of his zip.

Nowitzki, Howard lead Mavericks past Raptors (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:06:58 PST

The Dallas Mavericks had a perfect night, welcoming back swingman Josh Howard in a blowout win. Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and nine rebounds, and Howard scored 16 points in his season debut in the Mavericks' 129-101 victory over Toronto on Saturday night. Howard was in the starting lineup after missing all of the preseason and the first five games while recovering from surgery on his left...

NBA roundup: Friday's action on the courts (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:00 PST

Scoring points is nothing new for the Toronto Raptors. Preventing them is another story, though they took a step in the right direction Friday night.

Chris Bosh scores 27 to lead Raptors in 107-90 win over Hornets (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:31:00 PST

NEW ORLEANS - The Toronto Raptors were hot from three-point range in the second half against the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. All they wanted to talk about, though, was their blue-collar defence.

Bosh leads Raptors in 107-90 win over Hornets (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:06:04 PST

The Toronto Raptors were hot from 3-point range in the second half against the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. All they wanted to talk about, though, was their blue-collar defense. After giving up 115 points to Memphis and 125 to Orlando in recent losses, the Raptors held the Hornets to 14 points in the third quarter in a 107-90 victory.

Ontario to investigate athletes' swine flu shots (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:54:40 PST

Ontario health minister Deb Matthews vowed Thursday to investigate whether Toronto's NBA and NHL players jumped the line for the swine flu shot while other groups are being forced to wait as the province's supply dwindles. Matthews said she shares the outrage sparked by reports that Maple Leafs and Raptors players got the shot even though the province doesn't have enough yet to...

Bargnani, Bosh lead Raptors past Pistons (AP)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:15:10 PST

A second-quarter surge and a big night by Andrea Bargnani gave the Toronto Raptors a rare victory over the Detroit Pistons. Bargnani had 22 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, Chris Bosh scored 25 points and the Raptors used a 44-point second quarter to beat the Pistons 110-99 on Wednesday night.

Bosh has 25 points, Bargnani adds 22 points as Raptors win 110-99 over Detroit (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:08:00 PST

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors had just enough to beat an injury-riddled team playing its second game in as many nights - and things are about to get a lot more difficult.

Jameer Nelson scores 30 points as Orlando Magic beat Raptors 125-116 (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:42:00 PST

TORONTO - This wasn't quite the reception Hedo Turkoglu had hoped the Toronto Raptors would give his old friends and former Orlando teammates.

NBA roundup: Sunday's action on the courts (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:23:00 PST

The Magic's J.J. Redick lived up to his college coach's prediction and delivered a career performance Sunday.

Nelson, Redick lead way as Magic beat Raptors (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:44:24 PST

J.J. Redick lived up to his college coach's prediction and delivered a career performance. Jameer Nelson scored 30 points, Redick had a career-high 27 and the Orlando Magic used a season-high 17 3-pointers to beat the Toronto Raptors 125-116 on Sunday. A four-year starter at Duke, Redick received an encouraging telephone call from former coach Mike Krzyzewski after Orlando's win at New...

Randolph scores 30, Grizzlies beat Raptors 115-107 for first victory (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:33:14 PDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies believe they are much better than they showed in a 22-point loss in their opener.

Grizzlies beat Raptors 115-107 for first victory (AP)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:16:50 PDT

The Memphis Grizzlies believe they are much better than they showed in a 22-point loss in their opener. Strong defensive intensity, better offensive rebounding and a 39-point fourth quarter Friday night helped Memphis prove it with its first victory of the season, 115-107 over the Toronto Raptors. Zach Randolph scored 30 points to lead six Grizzlies in double figures.

Role change could suit Ariza just fine (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:41:00 PDT

Trevor Ariza finds himself in a unique position with the Rockets: They want him to shoot – and keep shooting.

Raptors exercise option, keep G Marco Belinelli (AP)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:05:43 PDT

The Toronto Raptors plan to keep Italian guard Marco Belinelli for another season. The Raptors exercised the fourth-year team option on Belinelli's contract on Thursday, two days before the deadline. Belinelli, whose contract is now guaranteed through the 2010-11 season, was the 18th pick in the 2007 draft.

LeBron's future hangs over Cavs' slow start (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:10:00 PDT

As LeBron James' free agency approaches, the Cavs understand that winning means everything.

Bargnani scores 28 points to lead Raptors to 101-91 win over Cavs in opener (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:07:12 PDT

The revamped Toronto Raptors started the season with a win, but history has taught them not to celebrate too much to soon.

Bargnani, Raptors overcome LeBron's triple-double (AP)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:52:55 PDT

Seven years in the NBA has taught LeBron James the importance of patience. It is being tested after Cleveland started its new season with two straight losses. Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points, Chris Bosh had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame James' 25th career triple-double to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Wednesday night.

Bosh still peeved at Shaquille O'Neal (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:21:04 PDT

Shaquille O'Neal called Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh the "RuPaul of big men" last spring and...