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Argh. Then oh! Then ahh.
You won’t see many more beautiful games than the New York Knicks 123-121 overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors. If intensity tastes savory, this game was a blooming onion of blood, sweat and tears. Literally: Julius Randle caught a nose bleed in the first half, the players and referees sweated and I know I wasn’t alone in crying metaphorically. Intensity tastes like appetite: the Knicks have been winning and with each win our lust for more grows. Should that lust grow up to be 6-foot-8, odds are it will end up playing for the Raptors, the Canadian team that’s taken Canadian Marshall McLuhan’s “the medium is the message” literally with their medium-sized roster. Tonight, medium was plenty.
The Knicks led the whole second half until this one bit near the end when they didn’t. Missed free throws from Randle and Jalen Brunson cost the Knicks dearly in regulation, though without those misses we wouldn’t have gotten a new contender for RJ Barrett’s career higlight, one that tied the game in the final second. There is beauty in life sprung free just barely from death’s clutches.
RJ DROPS THE HAMMER
VOTE ➡️ https://t.co/9CMyb0dyMO pic.twitter.com/Y0YvlsgJyv
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 16, 2023
So the game to overtime and yada yada yada, Brunson had a chance to tie it or win it at the buzzer and missed a good look from deep. The Knicks lost a game that hurt more than usual because of how badly both teams fought for it. Like, the Raptors are generally pretty inoffensive among NBA teams, yet by the end of the game they all seemed like dicks, especially Scottie Barnes, who’s probably my favorite Raptor. There’s some blooming onion for you. Recap to follow.
By: MMiranda
Title: Raptors 123, Knicks 121 (OT): Scenes from a playoff loss in the regular season
Sourced From: www.postingandtoasting.com/2023/1/16/23557954/raptors-123-knicks-121-ot-scenes-from-a-playoff-loss-in-the-regular-season
Published Date: 01-17-2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the Raptors been in existence?
Toronto Raptors is an NBA basketball franchise. The Raptors joined NBA in 1995 as an expansion club, alongside the Vancouver Grizzlies. The Raptors were the only Canadian-based NBA team when the Grizzlies moved from Vancouver to Memphis in 2001-02.
The Raptors, based in Toronto, play their home games at Scotiabank Arena. The arena is also used by the Maple Leafs, the city's NHL team. Since their foundation, the Raptors were in the NBA playoffs 13 more times. The most recent was in 2021 where they lost 6 to the Philadelphia 76ers.
1999-2000 saw the Raptors make their first playoff appearance. They were defeated by the New York Knicks, division rivals, in the first round.
There were not many fans and the team was not exciting. There wasn't anything to root for, nor was there anyone who cared. After years and years of failure, the team decided it was time to change. They went to great lengths to appeal to the masses.
The team hired an advertising agency to help them create a national marketing strategy in 2001. The team came up with a slogan called "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. They needed a catchy slogan and a great logo. This is where the creative genius of the agency shines through. They combined the expression "hear us roar" and another popular saying, "never die." This became Toronto Raptors’ official motto.
What does "We The North” mean?
The Toronto Raptors' anthem is "We The North", also known under the name We The North Nation. It was created by Drake and Noah Shebib (producer).
Drake wrote the song while staying at his friend's apartment in Toronto. He recorded Take Care with KanyeWest, another artist. Drake decided to create lyrics about his hometown, while he was there. Drake wanted it to be universally applicable. The song is about unity. Pride. Hope.
Drake began working on the melody to We The North in London, when he was filming the video for "Nice For What". The instrumental version of the song was recorded in one take.
Drake was working on the lyrics, and 40 came up the chorus. Drake heard the hook and asked 40 if he could record it. They collaborated to create the final product.
The official music video for "We The North Anthem" was released on October 5, 2018. It featured Shawn Mendes (Canadian singer-songwriter) performing with Drake and others.
What was the Toronto Raptors first season?
The Toronto Raptors lost 21 games in their first season. The 1995-1996 Toronto Raptors' inaugural season in the National Basketball Association was the first season for the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors were among two expansion teams that joined the league in 1995, alongside the Vancouver Grizzlies. It was also the first NBA season playing outside of the United States.
All-Star point guard and former Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas became the team's General Manager. He helped with the draft, which yielded Damon Stoudamire, who would go on to win Rookie of the Year. In separate trades, they also acquired Tracy Murray as well as Oliver Miller. Thomas introduced a new primary logo featuring a dinosaur playing basketball, and pinstripe uniforms that featured the logo on their jerseys. The Raptors added purple to their color scheme.
Brendan Malone became the Raptors head coach on November 3. They beat the New Jersey Nets at SkyDome to win their debut. But they lost the next seven games.
Murray was second on the team for scoring, with an average of 16.2 points per contest. He also led the team by scoring 151 three-point field goal attempts during that season. Miller provided the team with 12.9 points, 7 .4 rebounds, 1 .4 steals, and 1 .9 blocks per game, and Robertson contributed 9 .3 points, 4 .4 rebounds, four assists and two steals per game off the bench.
Despite having one of the worst records in the league, attendance was very good, as they averaged over 17283 fans per game at SkyDome (now Rogers Centre).
Who owns the Toronto Raptors?
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) owns the team. MLSE also owns Toronto FC's NHL team, Toronto FC's MLS team, and the Toronto Argonauts CFL team.
What was your favorite year with the Raptors?
The 2019 championship season was the Toronto Raptors' greatest year. It was a thrilling, memorable season for Toronto Raptors. The Raptors won their first NBA Championship in franchise history. The team posted a 58-24 record during the regular season, with Kawhi Leonard named Finals MVP. They beat the Golden State Warriors in six games and took home the title.
The Toronto Raptors made a change in 2013 when they replaced Bryan Colangelo (then general manager) with Masai Ujiri. This was a major change for the franchise, and would lead to a new era that would see them one of the most successful teams in the NBA.
Under Ujiri, the Raptors enjoyed a resurgence, reaching the playoffs in 2014 for the first time since 2008. They have won five Division titles since then. Their most successful regular season was in 2018. Ujiri made a risky trade for Kawhi Leonard that resulted in DeMar DeRozan being traded to the San Antonio Spurs.
The Raptors had an amazing 2019, winning their first conference championship and reaching the NBA finals for a record-breaking second time. In six games, they defeated the Golden State Warriors.
Ujiri's tenure with the Raptors has been a resounding success, and he should be credited with changing the team's fortunes. The Raptors are now among the best in the NBA and look poised for greatness for the future.
The 2019 championship season, which was undoubtedly the best in Raptors history, will be a lasting memory.
Ujiri should and will continue to be focused on building a winning culture which supports the players and staff as we move forward. This team's future is bright if they continue to strive for excellence. The 2019 Toronto Raptors championship season set the standard. Now it's up for Ujiri to build on that success with his team.
What number of all-stars has Toronto Raptors had?
Vince Carter and Antonio Davis are the Raptors' eight All-Stars. These players, with the exception of VanVleet and Davis, have all been part of an impressive All-Star team.
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)
- 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)
- As predicted by analysts, the team easily secured a berth in the 2001 NBA playoffs with a franchise-high 47 wins. (en.wikipedia.org)
- By 2018, estimated the Raptors were worth $1.4 billion, 12th in the NBA. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
basketball-reference.com
bleacherreport.com
globalnews.ca
raptorshq.com
How To
When is the best time to see a Toronto Raptors team play?
Toronto Raptors' games take place between October and April on weekdays. Weekends are often reserved by other events such as concerts and festivals.
You should book tickets in advance as they sell quickly.
Wednesday is the most crowded day to go to a Toronto Raptors' game. Many fans show up early for pregame warmups.
Fans will then move to Nathan Phillips Square right next to the ACC. They stay there until the end of the game.
The best time to visit a Toronto Raptor game is after 8 pm. Fans can leave the stadium at any time before midnight and return to the stadium to celebrate the team’s victory.
