The Toronto Raptors used to be known as the "1-and-out" playoff team. In the first 7 playoff appearances, the Raptors lost the first playoff round in 6 of those playoffs. Last year was the first time that happened to Toronto since 2015.
The team had a few bad breaks and the Philadelphia 76ers played really well in that playoff series. Hoping this season leads to a stronger and more meaningful NBA playoffs experience.
Difficult to believe this is only the second year for Scottie Barnes. There was a lot to like in seeing Barnes on the court in his rookie year and the potential of more to come in his second season.
Barnes should form an everyday lineup with Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, and Pascal Siakam.
Key bench players include Precious Achiuwa, Khem Birch, Chris Boucher, Otto Porter Jr., and Thaddeus Young.
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Rogers Sportsnet and TSN split the Toronto Raptors games. Matt Devlin, who got in some extra work this summer calling Toronto Blue Jays games on Rogers Sportsnet, calls Raptors games on both outlets. Jack Armstrong is the TSN analyst while Alvin Williams is the lead analyst on Rogers Sportsnet. Amy Audibert is the sideline reporter for Sportsnet while Kayla Grey has those duties on TSN.
The Sportsnet studio features host Brad Fay alongside Sherman Hamilton and Danielle Michaud. The TSN studio has host Kate Beirness, with analysts Leo Rautins, Sam Mitchell, and Kia Nurse.
Paul Jones calls the Raptors games on TSN 1050 with Jevohn Shepherd and on FAN 590 with Eric Smith. Jonah from YYZ Sports Media reported that the Raptors radio crews won't go on road trips.
ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV have national NBA games. The Raptors slipped in presence south of the 49th parallel but have more telecasts this season.
December 27 LA Clippers, 7:30p (NBA TV)
January 4 Milwaukee, 7:30p (ESPN)
January 17 @ Milwaukee, 7:30p (TNT)
January 27 @ Golden State, 10p (NBA TV)
March 8 @ LA Clippers, 10p (ESPN)
March 10 @ LA Lakers, 10:30p (NBA TV)
March 14 Denver, 7:30p (NBA TV)
March 19 @ Milwaukee, 8p (NBA TV)
March 28 Miami, 7:30p (TNT)
All times Eastern. Schedule subject to change.
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The Toronto Raptors will open the 2022-23 campaign at home against Cleveland tonight. The final game will be April 9 at home against Milwaukee.
Toronto Raptors playoffs history
| 2022 | Philadelphia | 2-4 |
| 2020 | Boston | 3-4 |
| 2020 | Brooklyn | 4-0 |
| 2019 | Golden State | 4-2 |
| 2019 | Milwaukee | 4-2 |
| 2019 | Philadelphia | 4-3 |
| 2019 | Orlando | 4-1 |
| 2018 | Cleveland | 0-4 |
| 2018 | Washington | 4-2 |
| 2017 | Cleveland | 0-4 |
| 2017 | Milwaukee | 4-2 |
| 2016 | Cleveland | 2-4 |
| 2016 | Miami | 4-3 |
| 2016 | Indiana | 4-3 |
| 2015 | Washington | 0-4 |
| 2014 | Brooklyn | 3-4 |
| 2008 | Orlando | 1-4 |
| 2007 | New Jersey | 2-4 |
| 2002 | Detroit | 2-3 |
| 2001 | Philadelphia | 3-4 |
| 2001 | New York | 3-2 |
| 2000 | New York | 0-3 |
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