Blake Murphy
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Raptors and Blue Jays at Sportsnet. Music and wrestling at leisure. I’m just a constant headache.
“I knew he was in foul trouble (and wouldnt want to be aggressive)… he was at my mercy at that point” - Ingram on what he was looking for against Siakam late
November 27, 2025 at 3:29 AM
“I knew he was in foul trouble (and wouldnt want to be aggressive)… he was at my mercy at that point” - Ingram on what he was looking for against Siakam late
Darko says he thought about a timeout on that final play but like to attack an un-set defense and once he saw the ball get to Ingram, he decided not to call one.
Generally the right call, IMO, when you know your endgame hierarchy and don’t need the advance.
Generally the right call, IMO, when you know your endgame hierarchy and don’t need the advance.
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Darko says he thought about a timeout on that final play but like to attack an un-set defense and once he saw the ball get to Ingram, he decided not to call one.
Generally the right call, IMO, when you know your endgame hierarchy and don’t need the advance.
Generally the right call, IMO, when you know your endgame hierarchy and don’t need the advance.
“Time to go get some money” - Ingram to Kayla on the NBA Cup
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 AM
“Time to go get some money” - Ingram to Kayla on the NBA Cup
Raptors win a 9th in a row for just the 5th time in franchise history
They go 4-0 in NBA Cup round robin play for the 1st time in franchise history
They go 4-0 in NBA Cup round robin play for the 1st time in franchise history
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Raptors win a 9th in a row for just the 5th time in franchise history
They go 4-0 in NBA Cup round robin play for the 1st time in franchise history
They go 4-0 in NBA Cup round robin play for the 1st time in franchise history
That was the most casual "gimme the ball I got this" bucket from Brandon Ingram. Ridiculous stuff.
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
That was the most casual "gimme the ball I got this" bucket from Brandon Ingram. Ridiculous stuff.
Ref was ready to get a catch-and-shoot 3 up
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Ref was ready to get a catch-and-shoot 3 up
No lead feels comfortable with TJ McConnell on the other side
November 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
No lead feels comfortable with TJ McConnell on the other side
The Pacers haven't scored in 5:54
November 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The Pacers haven't scored in 5:54
Ja'Kobe Walter starts the 2nd half in Collin Murray-Boyles place.
CMB picked up 2 quick fouls and didn't return, while Walter has some nice minutes.
CMB picked up 2 quick fouls and didn't return, while Walter has some nice minutes.
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Ja'Kobe Walter starts the 2nd half in Collin Murray-Boyles place.
CMB picked up 2 quick fouls and didn't return, while Walter has some nice minutes.
CMB picked up 2 quick fouls and didn't return, while Walter has some nice minutes.
Raptors end the half on a 12-0 run and have quickly turned an ugly half into a halftime lead.
November 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Raptors end the half on a 12-0 run and have quickly turned an ugly half into a halftime lead.
1st quarter had 10 turnovers to 8 assists between the two teams. Not the prettiest NBA Cup game you've ever seen.
November 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM
1st quarter had 10 turnovers to 8 assists between the two teams. Not the prettiest NBA Cup game you've ever seen.
Gradey Dick is headed to the locker room after a bad fall on an offensive rebound attempt.
November 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Gradey Dick is headed to the locker room after a bad fall on an offensive rebound attempt.
Murray-Boyles starts in the Barrett spot tonight vs Pacers
November 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Murray-Boyles starts in the Barrett spot tonight vs Pacers
On 3rd and long
Here’s When Luke Combs Would Want to Perform for the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Here’s When Luke Combs Would Want to Perform for the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Luke Combs opened up about when he'd want to perform during a Super Bowl Halftime Show.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On 3rd and long
RJ Barrett will remain out for the Raptors on Wednesday.
Rest of injury report clear for Toronto.
Rest of injury report clear for Toronto.
November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
RJ Barrett will remain out for the Raptors on Wednesday.
Rest of injury report clear for Toronto.
Rest of injury report clear for Toronto.
Crazy that Sonny Gray is still around when we all had Sunny Gray Real Estate fantasy team names in 1996
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Crazy that Sonny Gray is still around when we all had Sunny Gray Real Estate fantasy team names in 1996
The Raptors have won 8 in a row, tying the 5th-longest winning streak in franchise history.
They have been VERY hard to score on in high-leverage time/score situations.
They have been VERY hard to score on in high-leverage time/score situations.
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The Raptors have won 8 in a row, tying the 5th-longest winning streak in franchise history.
They have been VERY hard to score on in high-leverage time/score situations.
They have been VERY hard to score on in high-leverage time/score situations.
Jamison Battle checking in as Raptors 11th man, looking for a second dose of Cavs magic
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Jamison Battle checking in as Raptors 11th man, looking for a second dose of Cavs magic
CMB and Bryant battling for rebounds in the whizzer position, time to spend an offseason in the octagon
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
CMB and Bryant battling for rebounds in the whizzer position, time to spend an offseason in the octagon
They might need to invent a new defense to stop Ingram around the elbows
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
They might need to invent a new defense to stop Ingram around the elbows
Quickley & Shead developing some really fun chemistry. Every good Raptors team needs a fun 2-PG lineup.
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Quickley & Shead developing some really fun chemistry. Every good Raptors team needs a fun 2-PG lineup.
Matt Bonner just got eaten on-set by the Stranger Things monster.
Solo show for me tomorrow.
Solo show for me tomorrow.
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Matt Bonner just got eaten on-set by the Stranger Things monster.
Solo show for me tomorrow.
Solo show for me tomorrow.
A ton of great Mamu during this run. Threes, relocation after pushing, a block, a put-back.
Raptors trying to respond to Cavs zone with pace. Scottie-to-nail continues to be helpful there.
Raptors trying to respond to Cavs zone with pace. Scottie-to-nail continues to be helpful there.
November 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A ton of great Mamu during this run. Threes, relocation after pushing, a block, a put-back.
Raptors trying to respond to Cavs zone with pace. Scottie-to-nail continues to be helpful there.
Raptors trying to respond to Cavs zone with pace. Scottie-to-nail continues to be helpful there.
Pretty simple step for sports owners who want to cry poor and have public support/belief of that: Open the books
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Pretty simple step for sports owners who want to cry poor and have public support/belief of that: Open the books