as declared in thestar
Let's make Raptors pre-season an all-Canadian affair
Let's make Raptors pre-season an all-Canadian affair
And, yeah, there was some pithy boilerplate clichés being spoken but even in private they were genuinely touched by the crazy support and it meant something to them.It was interesting hanging on the periphery of scrums on game days in both Vancouver and Calgary and listening to Dwane and players talk about being in Canadian cities and what it means to them.They do truly like being around Canadian fans and performing for them, the fans turn out in droves for one-off exhibitions and that's a bit surprising to me and, yes, I can see a day when there are three or four games across the country.But having just come off the road to Vancouver and Calgary, I can say this:No, we're not out in L.A. with the HOTH, because it simply didn't make sense travel- or deadline-wise and with no TV of tonight's epic pretend game, not sure what we'll have here tomorrow.
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Nuggets offence shows promise in 108-106 pre-season win over Raptors in Calgary
Nuggets offence shows promise in 108-106 pre-season win over Raptors in Calgary
Denver Nuggets' Gary Harris, left, takes the ball to the basket as Toronto Raptors' Bruno Caboclo, looks on during first half NBA pre-season basketball action in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Oct. 3, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntoshCALGARY - There were signs the Denver Nuggets could get the scoring boost they sorely need in a 108-106 pre-season win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday.Denver ranked in the bottom third of NBA teams in field-goal percentage last season (44.2) and missed the playoffs for the third straight season with a 33-49 record.The Nuggets not only spread offence liberally through the lineup Monday, but three players drafted this year with improved scoring in mind were composed contributors in the fourth quarter.
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Raptors lock arms during anthems ahead of pre-season game against Warriors
Raptors lock arms during anthems ahead of pre-season game against Warriors
True to their word, the Toronto Raptors took a stand on Saturday by locking arms during the national anthems prior to a pre-season game against the Golden State Warriors.Players and staff stood arm in arm during both the "Star-Spangled Banner" and "O Canada" at Rogers Arena, with some bowing their heads.The Raptors said earlier this week that they planned to join the growing chorus of professional athletes speaking out against police brutality and racial injustice in the United States."We wanted to show solidarity," said Raptors guard Kyle Lowry.
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