Strictly Hoops: With a 2-0 lead for the Nuggets, is the Denver-Phoenix series over?

By Jordan Ketler May 3, 2023 26 mins read 644 Views

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Strictly Hoops: With a 2-0 lead for the Nuggets, is the Denver-Phoenix series over?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has the Raptors been in existence?

The Toronto Raptors are an NBA franchise located in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors joined NBA in 1995 as an expansion club, alongside the Vancouver Grizzlies. The Raptors are the only Canadian-based NBA basketball team.

Toronto Raptors: The Raptors play their home games in Scotiabank Arena. The arena is also used by the Maple Leafs, the city's NHL team. The Raptors have appeared in the NBA playoffs 13 times since their founding, most recently in 2021, where they lost in 6 games to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.

1999-2000 saw the Raptors make their first playoff appearance. They were swept by New York Knicks their division rivals in the first round.

There were not many fans and the team was not exciting. There was not much to be excited about and nothing to cheer for. The team finally decided to change their image after years of mediocrity and made every effort to appeal to the public.

The team hired an agency to create a marketing strategy that would bring them national fame in 2001. Their slogan was "Hear Us Roar!"

They used the slogan because the team was in financial trouble at the time and wanted to make sure that everyone knew that they were selling out. All they had to do was create a catchy phrase with a great logo. This is where agency's creative genius shines. They combined the phrase "hear us roar" with another popular saying, "never say die." This became Toronto Raptors’ official motto.

How many Toronto Raptors were home to all-stars?

Vince Carter (Vince Carter), Antonio Davis, DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry are all Raptors All-Stars. Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Fred VanVleet, DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard are also Raptors All Stars. Apart from Davis and VanVleet they all have made it to other NBA teams like Leonard.

What are the five most successful Raptors per-game scorers throughout Raptors' history?

Kawhi Leonard leads the team in scoring with 26.6 points per games. Vince Carter has 23.4 points per game and Mike James has 20.3, Chris Bosh has 20.2, Chris Bosh 20.3, and DeMar DeRozan has 19.7 points per round.

Statistics

By 2018, estimated the Raptors were worth $1.4 billion, 12th in the NBA. (en.wikipedia.org)
By 2018, estimated the Raptors were worth $1.4 billion, 12th in the NBA. (en.wikipedia.org)
This improved during the 2006–07 regular season to an average of 18,258 fans (13th in the league), 92.2 percent capacity at the Air Canada Centre. (en.wikipedia.org)
This improved during the 2006–07 regular season to an average of 18,258 fans (13th in the league), 92.2 percent capacity at the Air Canada Centre. (en.wikipedia.org)
After Thomas attempted to execute a letter of intent with Slaight to purchase the team failed, he resigned from his position in November and sold his 9 percent stake in the team to Slaight. (en.wikipedia.org)

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How To

Best time to catch a Toronto Raptors' game

Toronto Raptors' games take place between October and April on weekdays. Weekends are often reserved in advance for concerts and festivals.

It's best to book tickets well in advance because they tend to sell out quickly.

Wednesday is the most common day to attend a Toronto Raptors team game. Because many fans arrive early to see pregame warmups, this is a popular day to attend a Toronto Raptors game.

After the game, fans head over to Nathan Phillips Square, next door to the ACC. They stay there through the end.

A Toronto Raptor game at 8 pm is the best time. The stadium is empty before midnight, but fans return to celebrate their team's win.

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