The Raptors lead the NBA with a 97.9 defensive rating and are coming away with a league-leading 14.3 steals per game which has translated to the second-best mark of points off turnovers, with 24.3 per contest. RJ Barrett says the team's collective approach has helped their goal of getting 'easy buckets.'
Canada's RJ Barrett has gotten off to a hot start for the Raptors and the guard has at times saved the team's offence, especially without Kawhi Leonard. Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Barrett doesn't shy away from tough moments and is willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win.
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said it's too early to offer a timeline for Kawhi Leonard's return to the court, despite reports circulating he could miss at least three-to-four weeks with his left knee issue.
Cooper Flagg had 26 points and eight assists and P.J. Washington scored 18 points as the Mavericks beat the injury-depleted Thunder on Wednesday night.
Quentin Grimes scored 23 points, Collin Sexton added a season-high 21 points off the bench, and the Lakers, without Luka Doncic, beat the Clippers on Wednesday night for the second time in a week.
Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 28 points as the Raptors routed the Magic on Wednesday without superstar Kawhi Leonard in the lineup. Barnes added six rebounds and four assists for Toronto, while RJ Barrett finished with 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
Stephen Curry scored a season-high 44 points, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg had 26, and the Warriors held on Wednesday night for a victory over the Timberwolves, who were without injured guard Anthony Edwards.
Scottie Barnes joins TSN's Raegan Subban to talk about the Raptors' response against the Magic after losing to the Timberwolves on Sunday as well as his performance on Wednesday night versus Orlando.
With 15 fouls and just 11 points through the first four games of the season, TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg explains why Toronto has a 'Jakob Poeltl problem' and what he thinks they can do about it.
Evan Mobley had 24 points, Peyton Watson added 22, and the Cavaliers rallied in the second half for a victory over the Wizards, spoiling AJ Dybantsa's NBA debut. Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the June draft, led Washington with 19 points.
Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points, including two three-pointers in the final 1 1/2 minutes to lift the 76ers to a victory over the Pacers on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid had 21 points and 11 rebounds for Philadelphia, which rebounded from a dismal start to the second half.
Matt Devlin and Jack Armstrong take a closer look at the Raptors' big win over the Magic on Wednesday night, highlighting the performances of Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett.
Kate Beirness, Kia Nurse and Leo Rautins weigh in on Scottie Barnes' impressive bounce-back performance against the Magic, as well as RJ Barrett's solid outing on Wednesday night.
Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley share their gratitude for Ernie Johnson following his announcement that he will leave Inside the NBA after the conclusion of the 2026-27 NBA season.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith thinks that Anthony Edwards' injury is devastating for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
TSN's Matt Devlin and Jack Armstrong discuss what the keys to victory will be for the Toronto Raptors against the Orlando Magic Wednesday night, and what stands out about Ja'Kobe Walter's shooting from beyond the arc.
Kawhi Leonard is out for an undetermined amount of time, so the Raptors begin life for the time being without one of their superstars. Who needs to step-up and fill the role, and how will Toronto's game plan change? TSN's Raptors panel shares their thoughts on this and more.
The Raptors return to action Wednesday against the Magic looking to overcome a little early-season adversity without star forward Kawhi Leonard after it was announced Tuesday he is set to miss time with a left knee injury. TSN's Josh Lewenberg joins SportsCentre with more.
ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania tells Pat McAfee that Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton will miss time with strained hamstring.
Ernie Johnson announces this will be his last year on 'Inside the NBA'.
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