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 24, 2018
The Raptors cannot revert, even when the pressure’s on
Toronto was taking Washington’s best punch. Then, frustratingly, they reverted to their old selves.
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April 24, 2018
The Raptors went away from the lineups that worked, and it cost them Game 4
The Raptors let a hot streak by the Wizards get them out of the lineup rotations that work. And it cost them Game 4 down the stretch.
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April 23, 2018
Watch: Delon, DeRozan, and Dwane reflect on Game 4
The Raptors gave one away down the stretch in Washington, and now they have to talk about it. Here are some of the Raps discussing what happened, and what comes next.
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April 23, 2018
Game 4 Turning Point: Bradley Beal fouls out, and the Raptors fall apart
With Beal was forced off the court, it should have been a better time for Toronto. Instead, they got outscored down the stretch, gave up their lead, and lost Game 4.
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April 23, 2018
Five Thoughts on Last Night’s Game 4: Wizards 106, Raptors 98
The Toronto Raptors blew a golden chance to take a 3-1 series lead, and the Washington Wizards—after a 106-98 win—are heading back to Toronto confident they can win this series.
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April 23, 2018
Watch: Raptors react to a “missed opportunity” in Washington after Game 4
Toronto was in control for most of Game 4 against the Wizards, until, suddenly, they weren’t. And now we have to watch their crestfallen reactions.
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April 22, 2018
Wizards beat Raptors in wild Game 4, 106-98
There were plenty of opportunities for Toronto, but small mistakes added up, and their first round series is tied.
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April 22, 2018
Raptors vs. Wizards Game 4 Thread: VanVleet injury update, plus TV info, lineups and more
The shoulder injury to Fred VanVleet is worse than previously thought, as the Raptors prepare for Game 4 against Washington.
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April 22, 2018
Which tactical adjustments will we see from the Raptors and Wizards in Game 4?
Scott Brooks made the right adjustments in Game 3. But what were they, and what can Dwane Casey and the Raptors do now?
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April 22, 2018
The Raptors bench unit needs confidence to beat Washington
A common line through the first three games is bench struggles. To win on the road, the Raptors’ subs need to have more conviction.
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April 22, 2018
Raptors look to bounce back in Game 4 vs. Wizards: Preview, start time, and more
After a sloppy loss on Friday, the Raptors aim to take a commanding 3-1 series lead before heading back to Toronto.
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April 21, 2018
Watch: “Game 4 is Game 7”, and other quotes from Raptors practice
The Raptors aren’t pressing the panic button, but are preaching more effort for Game 4.
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April 21, 2018
After a disastrous Game 3, it’s time to kill the DeRozan plus bench lineup
When DeMar DeRozan shares the court with Delon Wright and the bench, the Raptors typically look terrible. Why has Casey continued to go with them to finish the first quarter?
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April 21, 2018
Game 3 Turning Point: Raptors lose the lead after bench unit enters the game
Before a 12-2 Washington run to end the first quarter, things were looking more like Game 2. After the bench entered, things quickly went downhill for Toronto.
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April 21, 2018
Five Thoughts on Last Night’s Game 3: Wizards 122, Raptors 103
The Washington Wizards easily dispatched a sloppy Toronto Raptors team, 122-103, to get back into the series. We’ve got five thoughts on the outcome.
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April 21, 2018
Watch: Raptors answer questions about Game 3 blowout
If you’re something of a Raptors masochist, gaze upon the sad faces of Toronto’s squad after a Game 3 defeat in Washington.
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April 21, 2018
HQ Overtime Podcast: Stars, turnovers, and bench struggles from Game 3
We talked about a sloppy Game 3 by the Raptors on our post-game podcast.
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April 20, 2018
Wizards roll to Game 3 win over Raptors, 122-103
Washington takes advantage of a sloppy offensive game by the Raptors, Toronto now leads series 2-1.
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April 20, 2018
Raptors vs. Wizards Game 3 Thread: Brooks’ starters the same, plus other updates, TV info, and more
After alluding to changes after Game 2, it’s the same Wizards starters as Toronto tries to go up 3-0.
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April 20, 2018
Watch: DeRozan and Raptors expect a hungry Wizards squad tonight in D.C.
There’s an overwhelming belief that the Washington Wizards will throw a different look onto the court tonight. DeRozan, Lowry and Casey offer thoughts on the possible adjustments.
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April 20, 2018
Which tactical adjustments will we see from the Raptors and Wizards in Game 3?
It’s all about adjustments in the playoffs. So let’s take a look at some of the moves the Raptors and Wizards have made, and predict whether we’ll see them again in the series.
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April 20, 2018
The Wizards are already out of moves to make against the Raptors
Scott Brooks has one obvious move left to make against the Raptors. But it too is not going to work.
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April 20, 2018
Raps travel to D.C. looking to bury the Wizards in Game 3: Preview, start time and more
After a pair of fairly comfortable wins in Toronto, the Raps head into enemy territory trying to put the Wizards in a 3-0 hole
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April 19, 2018
Watch: Ahead of Game 3, Jonas talks post match-ups, Casey prepares for the road, and more
Before the Raptors head to Washington, Jonas Valanciunas talks about matching up with a big or small, and Jakob Poeltl really wants to see his mom. Fred VanVleet meanwhile remains day-to-day.
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April 19, 2018
After two playoff games, this is a different DeMar DeRozan
After years of playoff misfortunes, DeMar DeRozan is playing on a different level, and looks ready to carry his Raptors team to a championship.