Matt Shantz
@shantz.bsky.social
Raptors fan, basketball lover, tea drinker, cyclist. Former writer for Hoops Habit & Raptors Republic.
I apologize in advance for my puns.
I apologize in advance for my puns.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Final 3:30 of 2nd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-4
Final 5:40 of 3rd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-7
Final 4:30 of 4th Q, Raps outscored Cavs 7-0
IQ+Shead lineups to close 2nd and 4th. Scottie joined Ingram + bench to end 3rd
37-11 over crucial stretches in a game the Raptors won by 11
Final 5:40 of 3rd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-7
Final 4:30 of 4th Q, Raps outscored Cavs 7-0
IQ+Shead lineups to close 2nd and 4th. Scottie joined Ingram + bench to end 3rd
37-11 over crucial stretches in a game the Raptors won by 11
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Final 3:30 of 2nd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-4
Final 5:40 of 3rd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-7
Final 4:30 of 4th Q, Raps outscored Cavs 7-0
IQ+Shead lineups to close 2nd and 4th. Scottie joined Ingram + bench to end 3rd
37-11 over crucial stretches in a game the Raptors won by 11
Final 5:40 of 3rd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-7
Final 4:30 of 4th Q, Raps outscored Cavs 7-0
IQ+Shead lineups to close 2nd and 4th. Scottie joined Ingram + bench to end 3rd
37-11 over crucial stretches in a game the Raptors won by 11
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ANOTHER great game! What a close out. Loved JaKobe in that starting spot, and Shead as the closer. Tough games for a few guys but Ingram carried and the defence was pretty strong throughout.
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 AM
ANOTHER great game! What a close out. Loved JaKobe in that starting spot, and Shead as the closer. Tough games for a few guys but Ingram carried and the defence was pretty strong throughout.
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As role distributions for the Raptors go, "Hey Brandon, create our looks in the half-court, and hey Scottie, go just kind of be everywhere else" is pretty neat
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
As role distributions for the Raptors go, "Hey Brandon, create our looks in the half-court, and hey Scottie, go just kind of be everywhere else" is pretty neat
Cavs are now 12-7 on the season. 3 of those losses are to the Raptors.
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Cavs are now 12-7 on the season. 3 of those losses are to the Raptors.
The level of fear Jamison Battle's shot inspires is a joy to behold.
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The level of fear Jamison Battle's shot inspires is a joy to behold.
Closing the first half on a 13-2 run. That's some beautiful Raptors basketball.
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Closing the first half on a 13-2 run. That's some beautiful Raptors basketball.
I'm finally getting to start season 2 of A Man on the Inside.
Let's ride!!!!
Let's ride!!!!
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I'm finally getting to start season 2 of A Man on the Inside.
Let's ride!!!!
Let's ride!!!!
Looking at the forecast today may be my last biking day of the season. And if that's the case, we went out with a bang.
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Looking at the forecast today may be my last biking day of the season. And if that's the case, we went out with a bang.
You know it's an actual fun fact when Keerthika doesn't start her post with "Fun fact." So this...this is a fun fact!
Hello, good morning, the Raptors have the best halfcourt offensive rating in the NBA.
Hello, good morning, the Raptors have the third-best halfcourt offence in the NBA.
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
You know it's an actual fun fact when Keerthika doesn't start her post with "Fun fact." So this...this is a fun fact!
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Loved that game. Frustrating, undersized, no Jak, lost RJ, Nets wouldn't go away, missed looks, offence in the mud... and then just top notch finding a way late, led by Ingram - midrange jumper, two passes out of doubles for threes, 8-0 run, game.
Excellent stuff against a feisty opponent.
Excellent stuff against a feisty opponent.
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Loved that game. Frustrating, undersized, no Jak, lost RJ, Nets wouldn't go away, missed looks, offence in the mud... and then just top notch finding a way late, led by Ingram - midrange jumper, two passes out of doubles for threes, 8-0 run, game.
Excellent stuff against a feisty opponent.
Excellent stuff against a feisty opponent.
I think I was among the more optimistic Raptors fans heading into the season, but seeing them be a team that just professionally works over teams has been an absolute joy to watch.
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I think I was among the more optimistic Raptors fans heading into the season, but seeing them be a team that just professionally works over teams has been an absolute joy to watch.
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Four assists in five minutes for Shead, who's in the 100th percentile when it comes to AST-USG ratio this season (per Cleaning The Glass)
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Four assists in five minutes for Shead, who's in the 100th percentile when it comes to AST-USG ratio this season (per Cleaning The Glass)
The Power of FRIENDSHIP!!!
Blue Jays=went to the world series
Raptors=currently 2nd in the east
Maple Leafs=2nd last in their division
Friendship, buy-in and actual commraderie matters. It’s a team game, and players that play together, win together.
Raptors=currently 2nd in the east
Maple Leafs=2nd last in their division
Friendship, buy-in and actual commraderie matters. It’s a team game, and players that play together, win together.
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Power of FRIENDSHIP!!!
I could not be more excited for this!
Hi, the new season of “A Man on the Inside,” a TV show I worked on, hits Netflix today. Ted Danson is in it! Also Mary Steenburgen, Gary Cole, Max Greenfield, David Strathairn, Lisa Gilroy, Stephanie Beatriz, Jason Mantzoukas, and many more funny people. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I could not be more excited for this!
This clip includes Quickley, Dick, Mamu, and RJ. Not exactly the Raptors murderers row of defenders, but everyone top to bottom is working their butt off and buying in.
Look at the activity from the Toronto Raptors on defense. Good switches, good denials, good communication.
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This clip includes Quickley, Dick, Mamu, and RJ. Not exactly the Raptors murderers row of defenders, but everyone top to bottom is working their butt off and buying in.
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The Raptors have played 10 of 15 games on the road & 10 of 15 vs. teams who currently own winning records, and here they are at 10-5 with top-10 marks on both ends of the court. They've caught some breaks with banged up opponents, but take nothing away from them. Very impressive
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The Raptors have played 10 of 15 games on the road & 10 of 15 vs. teams who currently own winning records, and here they are at 10-5 with top-10 marks on both ends of the court. They've caught some breaks with banged up opponents, but take nothing away from them. Very impressive
One makes or misses Mamu is committed to running the floor like a maniac. He applies so much pressure. Effort is a skill.
November 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
One makes or misses Mamu is committed to running the floor like a maniac. He applies so much pressure. Effort is a skill.
The Raptors black alternate jersey is soooo good, but combined with the Hornets teal and the purple floor created such a beautiful visual last night.
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Raptors black alternate jersey is soooo good, but combined with the Hornets teal and the purple floor created such a beautiful visual last night.
Four teams from the West.
Raptors alone from the East.
Raptors alone from the East.
Fun fact: the Raptors are one of five teams to rank top-10 in offence & defence rating this season, joining the Thunder, Nuggets, Spurs & Rockets.
8th in offensive rating, 10th in defensive rating.
8th in offensive rating, 10th in defensive rating.
November 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Four teams from the West.
Raptors alone from the East.
Raptors alone from the East.
Sitting third in the East while having played 9-of-14 games on the road to start the year is pretty good stuff.
November 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Sitting third in the East while having played 9-of-14 games on the road to start the year is pretty good stuff.
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Hooooly crap what a great ending! Huge clutch blocks from Scottie and BI. Ingram was huge all night.
RJ has been playing poorly lately and this one was brutal from him - but once again he woke up right at the end of the game and made some big plays.
Needed to win, got the win. Check.
RJ has been playing poorly lately and this one was brutal from him - but once again he woke up right at the end of the game and made some big plays.
Needed to win, got the win. Check.
November 18, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Hooooly crap what a great ending! Huge clutch blocks from Scottie and BI. Ingram was huge all night.
RJ has been playing poorly lately and this one was brutal from him - but once again he woke up right at the end of the game and made some big plays.
Needed to win, got the win. Check.
RJ has been playing poorly lately and this one was brutal from him - but once again he woke up right at the end of the game and made some big plays.
Needed to win, got the win. Check.
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Ingram kaulked that joint back
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Ingram kaulked that joint back
Is this also Willie Green's fault? Or are the players protesting?
After eight minutes, the Pelicans are losing by 23 points and have ZERO rebounds.
November 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Is this also Willie Green's fault? Or are the players protesting?
Sean has just written Scottie's next Subway ad.
imagine trying to do anything... shooting, passing, dribbling, eating a sandwich... near scottie barnes and his limbs
November 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Sean has just written Scottie's next Subway ad.