RAPTORS FAMILY: JALEN BRUNSON TOOK OVER GAME 1| KNICKS VS CAVS RECAP

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RAPTORS FAMILY: JALEN BRUNSON TOOK OVER GAME 1| KNICKS VS CAVS RECAP

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the name of Toronto Raptors mascot?"

The Toronto Raptors are a NBA franchise which was established in 1995. They play at Scotiabank Arena.

Raptor, a huge red dinosaur, is the Raptors' Mascot. Raptor was introduced in 1995 and appears at home games, entertaining fans with his acrobatics and slam dunks. Raptor also appears at community events and charity events throughout Toronto. He was honored with the NBA Mascot of the YEAR award for his years of service to the Raptors. Raptor, a beloved figure around Toronto and in the NBA, is one of the most prominent mascots within professional sports. He is also an internationally recognized symbol of Canada’s basketball fandom.

Many across the country and in cities all over the country agree with Raptor's enthusiasm about his team and its supporters. Raptor was the Raptors' most prominent leader and they won their first NBA championship in 2019. This was a landmark moment for basketball fans in Canada and Toronto. Raptor continues being a source to pride for all Raptors. Raptors pride will continue to be strong as long as he's here. Long live the Raptor. Go, Toronto Raptors!

When did the Raptors defeat the Chicago Bulls in the NBA?

On March 24, 1996, the Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls, who would win the NBA Championship that year. The final score was 109-108. Michael Jordan tried a last-second shot for the Bulls to win the game, but it didn't count as it occurred after the buzzer had sounded.

What was the Raptors first game?

The Raptors vs. New Jersey Nets was their first regular-season match at the SkyDome. 33,306 fans were in attendance to watch Alvin Robertson score the first points in franchise history. The Raptors defeated the Nets 94-79 with contributions from Damon Stoudamire (10 points and 10 assists) and Robertson (30 pts).

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

Kawhi Leonard, who scores 26.6 points per match, is the top scorer for the team, followed by Vince Carter (23.4), Mike James (20.3), Chris Bosh (20.2), and DeMar DeRozan (19.7 points per match).

How did the Raptors win in 2019 the NBA title?

DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors), Jakob Poltl as well as a protected 2019 first round draft pick were traded to the San Antonio Spurs by the Toronto Raptors on July 18, 2018.

On February 7, 2019, Jonas Valanciunas (Raptors) and Delon Wright-C.J. Miles, along with a 2024 second-round selection draft pick to Memphis Grizzlies for Marc Gasol--another multi-All-Star and former defensive player of the year--and signed Jeremy Lin shortly afterwards.

Two big trades by the Toronto Raptors sent shockwaves through NBA. The Raptors first traded DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poltl, and a 2019 first-round draft pick (that was protected) to the San Antonio Spurs. In exchange for those players, they received Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green from the Spurs. They then traded Jonas Valanciunas for Delon Wright, C.J. Miles, along with a 2024 second-round selection to the Memphis Grizzlies, were traded to Marc Gasol--another All-Star and former Defender of the Year. These moves put the Raptors in a great position to compete for an NBA title this season. Let's take a closer glance at each trade.

Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Raptors was risky but a good move. On the one hand, Leonard is a top-5 player in the league when healthy and is coming off of an MVP-caliber season. On the other hand, he only played 9 games last season due to injury, and there are questions about his long-term health. The Raptors decided that the reward outweighed the risk and made the deal. Leonard is healthy so far and has been playing at an All Star level. Leonard is averaging 26 point, 8 rebounds and 3 assists per contest while shooting 49% from 3-point range and 38% from the field. If he is healthy, the Raptors have a chance to win the NBA title this season.

Marc Gasol made a trade for Marc Gasol, but it was a very short-term one. Gasol is well into his 30s and clearly is past his prime. However, he is still a very good player who brings valuable experience to a young Raptors team. He's averaging 15 points per game, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and shoots 45% from the three-point line. The Raptors gave up some young assets in Delon Wright and C.J. Miles was used to acquire Gasol but the Raptors believe his experience will prove valuable in the playoffs.

The Raptors started the season with a 6-0 record. They won their 16th game against Cleveland Cavaliers on November 23rd. This broke their franchise record of 20 consecutive wins. On December 1, they reached 20 wins faster than ever before. Also, after defeating Washington Wizards 140-138 in double overtime on January 13, the Raptors set a franchise record for scoring the most points in franchise history. To avoid further injury, Leonard was rested by the Raptors for more than 20 games. They still managed to secure the 2nd seed East, just behind Milwaukee Bucks.

The Raptors continued to be successful in the playoffs. They beat the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and Milwaukee Bucks to make it to the NBA Finals for first time in their history. Leonard was named Finals Champion and the Raptors took home their first title.

The Toronto Raptors had an extremely successful offseason. It paid off big. The Raptors are well-positioned to be contenders over the next few years, with two All-Stars. They have proven they can take risks and make bold moves when it comes down to building a championship-caliber team. It will be fascinating to see if they can maintain this level of success in the future.

How many all-stars have Toronto Raptors had?

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.

Statistics

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)
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)

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How To

How to get the Toronto Raptors from your location

Toronto Raptors games take place at the Air Canada Centre (ACC), in downtown Toronto, Ontario Canada. You can reach ACC via the TTC subway system. Union Station takes about 30 minutes to get to ACC. Bay Street Station is the closest station to ACC.

Bay street station should be used if Union Station is your destination. From there, follow the signs to ACC. If you arrive at ACC from another direction, please follow the signs to Bay Street station.

Follow signs to the ACC starting at Bay Street Station.

The venue can be accessed by people with disabilities. There are special seating areas for those who require wheelchair access. Sign language interpretation is also available at the ACC.

The ACC does not charge a parking fee. However, street parking is limited.

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