Everything from previews, recaps, stats and strategies, podcasts, and even a few history lessons — it’s all here in our HQ for the Raptors vs. Magic opening round series of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Get caught up!
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2019 NBA Playoffs: Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Round 1 HQ
Here’s the home for everything you need to know about the Raptors’ opening round series against the Orlando Magic in the 2019 NBA Playoffs.
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April 19, 2019
Raptors overcome the Magic in Game 3, 98-93
Through a loose whistle and a tough night for Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors found a way to win and take back home court advantage in their first round series.
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April 19, 2019
Raptors vs. Magic Game 3 Thread: Updates, TV info, and more
The Raptors looked strong in Game 2, but now they head to the Magic Kingdom for the first playoff game in Orlando in seven years. How will Toronto fare? Let’s watch.
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April 19, 2019
Forgotten Raptors Playoffs: Jason Kapono earns his contract in 2008
It was the most forgettable Raptors playoff series of all, but Jason Kapono had a postseason to remember (for himself, at least).
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April 19, 2019
Tactical Issues: How will the Raptors and Magic adjust in Game 3?
The Raptors punched back in Game 2, and the Magic are going back home to regroup. How will the Magic adjust after Game 2, and what can the Raptors do better?
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April 19, 2019
Three Questions from the Raptors ahead of Game 3 vs. the Orlando Magic
Ahead of Game 3, we spoke to the Orlando Pinstriped Post to understand the mindset of a Magic fan in these trying times.
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April 19, 2019
Raptors head to Orlando for crucial Game 3: Preview, start time, and more
The Raptors head to Orlando for the Magic’s first playoff game at home since 2012. It will be raucous. Can the Raptors handle the pressure and keep the momentum going? We’ll find out.
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April 18, 2019
Forgotten Raptors Playoffs: Antonio Davis dominates the Knicks in 2001
In April of 2001, the Raptors won their first-ever playoff series — but they wouldn’t have done it without Antonio Davis
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April 18, 2019
Kawhi and Gasol are the dads the Raptors have been searching for
Kawhi Leonard and Marc Gasol provide the kind of adult energy the Raptors have been searching for in the playoffs for years. In Game 2, the value of the team’s two new fatherly souls was on display.
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April 18, 2019
Game 2 Analysis: Toronto’s offense goes wild behind Lowry and Kawhi
The Raptors bounced back in a big way in their Game 2 showdown with the Orlando Magic. How did things go that much better for Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard? Let’s delve into some numbers.
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April 17, 2019
Toronto Temperature: The equation for the Raptors always equals KL squared
After a disappointing Game 1, Kawhi turned in an all-time Raptors playoff performance and Lowry bounced back. After Game 2, the temperature is much hotter in Toronto
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April 17, 2019
Game 2 Turning Point: Lowry scores his first point of the series
You’ve heard about Kawhi Leonard’s insane outing in Game 2 vs the Magic by now. But it was Kyle Lowry (and the crowd) that turned the game on its head in the opening moments.
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April 17, 2019
Listen to That’s A Rap #14: Post-Game 2 vs. Magic Reaction
Raptors even the series. Lowry bounces back. Vucevic was shut down again. But, most importantly, Playoff Kawhi has arrived!
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April 17, 2019
Five thoughts on last night, Game 2: Raptors 111, Magic 82
The Raptors were all business, and the Magic never stood a chance in Game 2.
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April 16, 2019
Raptors smash the Magic in Game 2, 111-82
Kawhi and Lowry teamed up to turn the Raptors series around against the Magic with a 111-82 Game 2 win. The pair combined for 59 points, and Orlando had no answer.
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April 16, 2019
Raptors vs. Magic Game 2 Thread: Updates, TV info, and more
Down 0-1 once again in an opening round series, the Raptors look to set the record straight in Game 2 vs. the Orlando Magic. Let’s watch.
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April 16, 2019
Tactical Issues: How will the Raptors and Magic adjust in Game 2?
Did the Magic steal the game by making the right adjustment, or was it a by-product of the Raptors’ moves? Let’s take a look at some of the strategies that the Magic and the Raptors executed in game 1.
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April 16, 2019
Three Questions from the Raptors ahead of Game 2 vs. the Orlando Magic
With an unfortunate Game 1 in the books, we speak to the Orlando Pinstriped Post again about what to expect heading into Game 2 in Toronto.
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April 16, 2019
Raptors look for more in Game 2 vs. the Magic: Preview, start time, and more
After falling on their home court, the Raptors look to avoid travelling to Orlando down 0-2 in their first round series of the 2019 NBA Playoffs.
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April 15, 2019
Forgotten Raptors Playoffs: Morris Peterson gets the nod against Philly in 2001
Vince vs. Iverson? Sure, but do you remember the Morris Peterson vs. Aaron McKie matchup that swung Game 7?
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April 15, 2019
Game 1 Analysis: What did the Raptors do wrong?
Is this really going to happen to Toronto again in the playoffs? We dive into some of the numbers to assess what exactly happened to the Raptors in their 104-101 loss to the Magic in Game 1.
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April 15, 2019
Maybe it always has to be this way for the Raptors in the playoffs
After a perplexing Game 1 loss that saw D.J. Augustin outplay Kyle Lowry, we have to ask: is this how it’s always going to be in Toronto?
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April 14, 2019
Game 1 Turning Point: Kawhi and Gasol miss the switch, give up game-winner
The Raptors looked to be in control mid way through the fourth thanks to an 11-4 run, but some bench problems and a defensive mixup on the winning shot granted the Magic a huge confidence boost.
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April 14, 2019
Listen to That’s A Rap #13: Post-Game 1 vs. Magic Reaction
The Rap crew get together to react to Toronto’s deflating Game 1 loss to the Magic. It’s time to listen to the first Playoff Edition of That’s A Rap.
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April 14, 2019
Five thoughts on last night’s Game 1: Magic 104, Raptors 101
I can’t believe we’re right back here again, talking about Game 1 struggles.
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April 13, 2019
Raptors blow Game 1, lose to the Magic 104-101
Thanks to the heroics of the Magic’s D.J. Augustin, the Raptors are right back where they started: down one game in a first round playoff series.