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5 hrs ago | The Globe and Mail

Raptors drop fourth in a row

Raptors drop fourth in a row Toronto Raptors forward Marco Belinelli is hit by Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison during the first half of their game in Toronto on Tuesday .

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Marco Belinelli, NBA Players, Reggie Evans, Chris Bosh, Jarrett Jack

17 hrs ago | Indianapolis Star

Pacers 112 Raptors 123

Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson, right, competes for a loose ball with Indiana Pacers' Troy Murphy, center, as Brandon Rush looks on during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Tuesday Nov.

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Related Topix: Sports, Indiana Pacers, NBA Basketball, Toronto Raptors, Troy Murphy, Brandon Rush, NBA Players

Mon Nov 30, 2009

National Post

Belinelli, Wright to return for Raptors; Evans still a mystery

The Toronto Raptors are approaching full strength. Reserve swingmen Marco Belinelli and Antoine Wright both participated in practice on Monday, making them likely to go Tuesday when the Raptors host the Indiana Pacers.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Marco Belinelli, Reggie Evans, Jarrett Jack, NBA Players, Antoine Wright

Sun Nov 29, 2009

The Toronto Star

Raptors' inconsistency a cause for concern

Captain Canada has a way of killing the Raptors. His clutch three-point play in the final minute led the Suns to a 101-100 victory earlier this season.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Hedo Turkoglu, NBA Players, Chris Bosh, Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce

Sat Nov 28, 2009

The Toronto Star

Feschuk: Raptors criticized within for pre-game attitude

BOSTON a ' Miffed in the wake of the Raptors' worst loss of the season, Antoine Wright, Toronto's veteran swingman, was suggesting a change of approach on Friday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Antoine Wright, Sonny Weems, DeMar DeRozan, Chris Bosh

Fri Nov 27, 2009

TSN.ca

Raptors visit Pierce and division-leading Celtics on TSN

The Atlantic Division-leading Boston Celtics shoot for their third straight win tonight, when they host the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Boston Celtics, Chris Bosh, NBA Players, Andrea Bargnani, Rajon Rondo

Thu Nov 26, 2009

National Post

Raptors get Jack-ed in win over Pacers

Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Jose Calderon, Jarrett Jack, NBA Players, Indiana Pacers, T.J. Ford

Ottawa Sun

Bobcat ugly for Raptors

They may stop mentioning the words back-to-back in the Raptor locker room. So far this season the back end of those games has brought only pain, heartache, and even embarrassment to a team that is trying desperately but failing to bring any consistency to their game on a night-to-night basis.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Andrea Bargnani

Wed Nov 25, 2009

KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Wallace leads Bobcats to most lopsided win in franchise history, 116-81 over listless Raptors

Gerald Wallace broke out of his shooting slump with 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping the Charlotte Bobcats to the most lopsided victory in team history, 116-81 over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Jose Calderon, Reggie Evans, Hedo Turkoglu, NBA Players, Andrea Bargnani

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Tacoma News Tribune

Indiana Pacers (5-6) at Toronto Raptors (6-8), 7 p.m.

The Indiana Pacers have reverted back to their losing ways and will try to stop a three-game slide tonight against the Toronto Raptors from Air Canada Centre.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Jose Calderon, Marco Belinelli, Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers, Hedo Turkoglu, NBA Players

Mon Nov 23, 2009

Fort Frances Times

Carter propels Magic over Raptors

Nearly five years after leaving Toronto, Vince Carter still is booed upon his return.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Jose Calderon, Chris Bosh, Hedo Turkoglu, NBA Players, Andrea Bargnani

JurassicHoops.com

Vince Carter, Magic Sink Raptors

Someday, when we're all grown up we'll stop booing Vince Carter .A It's embarrassing.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Jarrett Jack, NBA Players, Indiana Pacers

Sun Nov 22, 2009

National Post

Magic defence stifles Raptors' stars

When you hold Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis and Vince Carter to 17-for-49 shooting, you expect to beat the Orlando Magic.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Orlando Magic, Hedo Turkoglu, NBA Players, Marco Belinelli, Andrea Bargnani

Bleacher Report

Toronto Raptors' Bench Dropping Buckets in Bunches-All Studs No Duds

The starting five for Toronto is laden with skill and has shown at times that it can measure up with any other team in the league, while bench players like Jarrett Jack are bringing the noise nightly adding that next dimension.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Sonny Weems, Marco Belinelli, Reggie Evans, NBA Players, Antoine Wright

Sat Nov 21, 2009

The Toronto Star

Perkins: Raptors follow blueprint to semi-perfection

The Jim Proudfoot Corner, part of the Star Santa Claus Fund, is a great way for sports fans to help out needy children during the Christmas season.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Chris Bosh, Hedo Turkoglu, NBA Players, Andrea Bargnani, Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Canada.com

Raptors' Bargnani struggling on offence, defence

It is not particularly difficult to diagnose the Toronto Raptors' main problem: they cannot defend well.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Jose Calderon, Chris Bosh, Hedo Turkoglu, NBA Players, Andrea Bargnani

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Denver Post

Nuggets rout Raptors with Melo's help

With his retired number in the Pepsi Center rafters, Nuggets legend Alex English watched Tuesday night as Carmelo Anthony played like, well, Alex English.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Nene , NBA Players, Chris Bosh, J.R. Smith

Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Globe and Mail

Raptors' tailspin continues

Raptors' tailspin continues Toronto Raptors guard Jose Calderon, centre, heads to the basket while Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer, right, and Ronnie Brewer defend during the first half of their NBA basketball game Nov.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Utah Jazz, Jose Calderon, NBA Players, Marco Belinelli, Andrea Bargnani

Slam Sports

Winds of change blowing

A defensive stop here and a made shot there, and suddenly the Raptors could be 7-3. Teams aren't awarded wins on what could have been, but the Raptors are moving in the right direction, even at a time when the short-term prospects for success aren't good.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, Marco Belinelli, Reggie Evans, Hedo Turkoglu, NBA Players, Antoine Wright

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Bleacher Report

Raptors Looking To Eat McNuggets In Denver

Toronto has made its second trip of this young season out West and is going to be facing the deadly Denver Nuggets tonight at the Pepsi Centre.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Antoine Wright, Denver Nuggets, Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith

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