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Hot Gary Trent Jr.’s Raptors end Hawks’ streak |  NBA
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Hot Gary Trent Jr.’s Raptors end Hawks’ streak | NBA

Despite the fatigue linked to their recent marathon ended in triple overtime in Miami, the Raptors have found the resources to continue on the floor of the Hawks. The latter, who remained on a series of seven consecutive successes, were deprived of Trae Young, on the sidelines due to shoulder pain. His absence did not prevent Atlanta from staying in touch with the Raptors throughout this hotly contested meeting. Taking advantage of a De'Andre Hunter – Kevin Huerter tandem in form, Atlanta even took the lead at the break (57-48) after a controlled second quarter. The locals had a lot more trouble containing the Canadian attack in the third act (15-32 in favor of the Raptors), like a Gary Trent Jr. on fire behind the 3-point line. He scored an award-winning shot at the buzzer to ...
Goran Dragic on track to leave the Raptors |  NBA
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Goran Dragic on track to leave the Raptors | NBA

« I don't think bringing Goran Dragic back is part of the plan, even though we have fewer players. I don't think it's topical. » A few weeks ago, Nick Nurse himself hinted that the Slovenian could be on the way out. A feeling confirmed today by the Toronto Star depending on who he is almost certain that the point guard will be involved in a trade by the February 10 transfer deadline. The Canadian daily does not mention the names of the interested teams but the Canadian franchise would have several transfer tracks in mind. We imagine that a package of big teams, including the Mavs of Luka Doncic, would like to secure the services of the 35-year-old player, who was still shooting 13 points and 4 assists with the Heat last season. Especially since he has a contract expiring at ...
A very poor start to the game sinks the Raptors
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A very poor start to the game sinks the Raptors

Dominated at the start of the game, the Toronto Raptors recovered without however being able to return to the score and they lost the flag 114 to 105 against the Portland Trail Blazers, Sunday evening, at Scotiabank Arena. Head coach Nick Nurse's squad trailed by 34 points after two quarters. With 1 minute and 24 seconds left in the game, the Queen City club came within four points of their rivals, but was unable to finish the job. The visitors never trailed in this duel. Pascal Siakam led the charge into the Raptors camp. The 27-year-old Cameroonian had 28 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Fred VanVleet scored 19 points. For his part, Montrealer Chris Boucher was used for 24 minutes. He had 11 points and nine rebounds. For the Trail Blazers, Nassir...