For complete coverage of the Raptors’ opening round series against the Washington Wizards, look no further. Here is every HQ post related to Round 1, from start to finish — including previews, polls, recaps, and features. Let’s get into it.
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NBA Playoffs 2018: Raptors vs. Wizards Series Centre
Your HQ home for all Round 1 coverage of the Raptors vs. Wizards opening round series of the 2018 NBA Playoffs.
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April 30, 2018
The Toronto Raptors First Round Report Card
We’re handing out an assessment of Toronto’s first round performance, and what needs improvement if the team is going to get past the second round.
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April 29, 2018
The Raptors are whole again, and other takeaways from the first round
Toronto beat the Wizards in six games, but what have we learned about the team?
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April 28, 2018
Fred VanVleet unlocked the Raptors depth advantage in Game 6
With his sixth man back, Dwane Casey returned to his wheelhouse in the fourth quarter and helped Toronto clinch the series.
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April 28, 2018
Game 6 Turning Point: Look for Fred at the dawn of the sixth game
With Fred VanVleet’s return the Bench Mob was finally able to assemble, and in doing so they finished off the Wizards.
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April 28, 2018
Five Thoughts on Last Night’s Game 6: Raptors 102, Wizards 92
For the second straight year, the Toronto Raptors closed out a first-round series on the road, this team dispatching the Washington Wizards 102-92. As always: We’ve got thoughts!
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April 28, 2018
Watch: Raptors welcome VanVleet back, and celebrate series win over Wizards
Game 6 saw the return of Fred VanVleet, and the Raptors came together to put the Wizards away... for good. Here’s some of the post-game celebration.
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April 27, 2018
HQ Overtime Podcast: The broskis are back, baby
We break down a return to form for the Raptors bench, while looking ahead at the second round.
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April 27, 2018
Raptors find bench magic to close out Wizards in six, 102-92
The bench returned to form for the first time this series, Lowry played closer, and the Raptors are going to the second round.
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April 27, 2018
Raptors vs. Wizards Game 6 Thread: Injury updates, TV info, lineups, and more
The Raptors look to close out this first round series on the road, as the Wizards lose one of their stars.
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April 27, 2018
Watch: Raptors prepare for Game 6, Delon vs. Oubre, and more
The Raptors prepare in Washington for Game 6, and we recap some of the goings-on since Game 5, particularly the happenings around, uh, Delon Wright and Kelly Oubre Jr.
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April 27, 2018
Which tactical adjustments will we see from the Raptors and Wizards in Game 6?
Was Dwane Casey’s "found money" a fluke, and will it work for Game 6 to close out the Wizards? What can we expect from Scott Brooks?
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April 27, 2018
Delon Wright is your newest Raptors playoff legend
A steal, a Euro-step, an 11-point quarter and a pair of all-important threes etched Delon Wright’s name into Raptors’ lore in Game 5.
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April 27, 2018
Raptors look to eliminate the Wizards in Game 6: Preview, start time, and more
The Raptors find themselves in a Game 6 up 3-2 yet again. Could they finish the Wizards off tonight or will there need to be a Game 7 to decide it all?
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April 26, 2018
The Raptors played to score down the stretch in Game 5, and it paid off
Another lineup we maybe should have expected, the Raptors closeed with Jonas Valanciunas, and other notes on a big Game 5 win.
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April 26, 2018
Game 5 Turning Point: Valanciunas ignites a huge run to seal the victory
After handing Jonas Valanciunas zero 4th quarter minutes in Games 1 to 4, Dwane Casey trusted the big Lithuanian in Game 5 — and JV delivered.
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April 26, 2018
Five Thoughts on Last Night’s Game 5: Raptors 108, Wizards 98
Toronto’s Game 5 mojo remains in place, as the Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards 108-98 in the swing game of their first round series. Here are our thoughts!
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April 26, 2018
Watch: The Raptors celebrate Game 5, and Delon gets his podium game
Powered by the stars, plus Jonas Valanciunas and Delon Wright, the Raptors put it all together down the stretch to win Game 5. Here’s the post-game reaction.
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April 25, 2018
HQ Overtime Podcast: Late run fuels 3-2 series lead for Raptors
We break down an epic DeRozan performance, along with key bench contributions for Toronto.
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April 25, 2018
Raptors rediscover themselves late, win Game 5 vs. the Wizards, 108-98
DeMar DeRozan kept things going for the Raptors, but it was Jonas Valanciunas and Delon Wright that brought the win home in Game 5.
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April 25, 2018
Raptors vs. Wizards Game 5 Thread: Injury Updates, TV info, lineups, and more
Game 5 of Raptors-Wizards goes tonight. Follow along with us here in the game thread.
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April 25, 2018
Who will be the next Raptors folk hero?
With the weight of tonight’s Game 5 comes the potential for unlikely heroes to emerge. Who might be the Raptors’ next playoff legend?
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April 25, 2018
Game 5 is time for the Raptors to dominate (even without Fred VanVleet)
Toronto knew a shelved VanVleet would suck. But nobody could’ve predicted this: another first round series hanging in the balance
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April 25, 2018
Which tactical adjustments will we see from the Raptors and Wizards in Game 5?
Scott Brooks and the Wizards stuck to their game plan while Dwane Casey and the Raptors did not. What could be up for Game 5?
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April 25, 2018
Toronto unites for Game 5 vs. Wizards: Preview, start time, and more
With the series tied at two a piece, the Raptors are looking for a special energy from the home crowd on Wednesday evening in a must-win Game 5 against visiting Washington.
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April 24, 2018
Watch: Masai Ujiri reps Toronto, and the Raptors regroup ahead of Game 5
While the city reels from tragedy, Raptors president Masai Ujiri had some passionate words for Toronto. And yes, the team prepares for Game 5.