The Raptors Report
A weekly inside look at the Toronto Raptors with TSN 1050 Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg and the Toronto Sun's Ryan Wolstat.
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May 31, 2016
Josh and Ryan reflect on the most successful season in Raptors franchise history and discuss the decisions Masai Ujiri and company will have to make over the course of the off-season.
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May 24, 2016
The Raptors Report - Defying Expectations
The Raptors are proving people wrong left, right and center. Once considered a long shot to win a single game, Toronto finds itself knotted at two with the Cavs as the series heads back to Cleveland for game 5. Will Toronto keep up its current level of play? How can the Raptors gain the edge? Josh Lewenberg and Ryan Wolstat share their thoughts.
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May 11, 2016
The Raptors Report: Can't Have Nice Things
Despite leaving Miami with the series tied at two, Raptors faithful have their doubts. Can the team find a way to win without Lowry and DeRozan firing on all cylinders? Josh and Ryan explain why the pessimistic view may be unfounded.
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May 2, 2016
After advancing to the 2nd round for the first time since 2001, the Raptors will have their hands full with the Miami Heat. How will the team fare? Josh and Ryan provide extensive analysis on how the two teams square up.
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Apr 27, 2016
The Raptors Report: Momentum Changes
With the Raptors carrying a 3-2 series lead to Indiana, Josh and Ryan discuss how the series got to this point and what the team must do to close out the series.
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Apr 19, 2016
The Raptors Report: On To Indy
With the Raptors ending their streak of 7-straight playoff losses, Josh and Ryan discuss how depth has been the difference between this season and last. The Raptors have found a way to be productive despite their stars playing their A-game, but the boys discuss how the Pacers may be able to scheme against that game plan.
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Apr 6, 2016
The Raptors Report: Playoff Preview
After posting a franchise-best 30 home wins and 50 wins on the season, the Raptors have nothing left to prove in the regular season. With that in mind, Josh and Ryan look ahead to the postseason, discussing what issues the team needs to address by then, and which opponent would be the most favourable 1st round match up.
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Mar 29, 2016
Kyle Lowry's banged up elbow has Josh and Ryan debating the best way the team can handle it. The Raptors have run into a number of issues with two and a half weeks before playoffs, but the boys share opinions on why there's no reason to panic.
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Mar 21, 2016
The Raptors Report: The Final Stretch
It's the final stretch before playoffs and the Raptors are chasing the Cavs for 1st place in the Eastern Conference. How will Coach Dwane Casey handle resting his star players? How desirable is the top slot in the East? Josh and Ryan answer that as well as your "Ask Woz" questions.
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Mar 16, 2016
The Raptors Report: Playoff Roulette
With the Eastern Conference standings in limbo, Josh and Ryan debate the pros and cons of potential playoff match ups and discuss which would be the most preferable scenario for the Raptors.