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Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic’s ‘psychic’ reaction to RJ Barrett’s game-winner vs. Cavs

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Without Brandon Ingram for Game 6 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Toronto Raptors seemed to be in trouble. Down 3-2 in the series, the Raptors needed to get a win no matter what it cost to avoid seeing their season come to an end at home on Friday night. And for […] The post Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic’s ‘psychic’ reaction to RJ Barrett’s game-winner vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Announce Brandon Ingram Injury Update After Game 5 vs Cavs

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A tight matchup between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers missed Brandon Ingram for a good portion of the matchup. As the Raptors entered the second half of action, they officially ruled out the starting forward for the night. Ingram was dealing with a heel-related issue. After the game, Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković […] The post Raptors Announce Brandon Ingram Injury Update After Game 5 vs Cavs appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes challenged by Darko Rajakovic after heroic Game 4 vs. Cavs

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Not too many fans gave the Toronto Raptors a fighting chance to take their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially after they had gone down 2-0 in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Nonetheless, the Raptors have utilized homecourt advantage to its intended effect. After a barrage late in Game 3 cut the series deficit to […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes challenged by Darko Rajakovic after heroic Game 4 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Raptors’ rookie ‘warrior’ who played X-factor in Game 3 domination of Cavs

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The Toronto Raptors avoided the inescapable playoff hole that is a 3-0 series deficit, as they earned their first win of the 2026 NBA playoffs in a 126-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers to pull within one game in the series, 2-1. Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett combined for 66 points and would most likely […] The post The Raptors’ rookie ‘warrior’ who played X-factor in Game 3 domination of Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Ingram gets hammered for his ugly Game 2 performance

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Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram is taking heat for both his performance in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals and what he said leading up to it. Ingram scored just seven points on 3/15 shooting in Toronto’s 115-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Monday’s game at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Oh. That performance … The post Brandon Ingram gets hammered for his ugly Game 2 performance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raptors’ Darko Rajaković defends Brandon Ingram after rough Game 2 showing

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Following the Toronto Raptors’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their first-round matchup, Brandon Ingram became the center of attention when he pointed out his lack of touches late in their 126-113 defeat. In Game 2, the Raptors definitely made a more concerted effort to find him, only for that gameplan of […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajaković defends Brandon Ingram after rough Game 2 showing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darko Rajakovic Questions Officiating After Game 2 Loss For Toronto Raptors

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic questioned the officiating following his team’s Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.The Raptors dropped Game 2 by a score of 115-105 to the Cavaliers on Monday night at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers now lead 2-0, with the series shifting back to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for […] The post Darko Rajakovic Questions Officiating After Game 2 Loss For Toronto Raptors appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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James Harden’s nasty move has Raptors coach erupting on sidelines

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The Cleveland Cavaliers walked into Game 2 ready to turn loose veteran James Harden. Including Kenny Atkinson creating more open shots for Harden against the Toronto Raptors. Harden indeed regained his shooting touch, but forced Darko Rajakovic to explode during their NBA Playoffs game Monday. The Raptors head coach watched one of his own fall […] The post James Harden’s nasty move has Raptors coach erupting on sidelines appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Ingram gets called out by NBA champions over postgame comments

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The Toronto Raptors didn’t get off to an ideal start against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Poor defense, a lack of cohesion on offense, and high turnovers led to a 126-113 loss. Afterward, Brandon Ingram called out head coach Darko Rajakovic for his strategy. Essentially, he criticized Rajakovic for using […] The post Brandon Ingram gets called out by NBA champions over postgame comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments

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The Toronto Raptors playoff run got off on the wrong foot with Brandon Ingram’s comments about head coach Darko Rajakovic’s game plan after their Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors’ leading scorer wasn’t fond of the coach’s strategy of playing the offense off him instead of through him, which led him to take […] The post Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Ingram reveals major adjustment needed after quiet Game 1 vs. Cavs

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The Toronto Raptors and Brandon Ingram walked in refusing to back down from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ingram especially aimed to silence some critics. Now he and his team must adjust their game plan after taking the 126-113 loss Saturday. Ingram personally vows to become more aggressive in this NBA Playoffs contest, which he shared via […] The post Brandon Ingram reveals major adjustment needed after quiet Game 1 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Not Going to Win Basketball Games’ — Brandon Ingram Throws Raptors HC Darko Rajaković Under Bus After Game 1 Loss

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Brandon Ingram took 9 shots in Game 1 against the Cavs, including just 1 in the second half. He didn't hold back when asked about it postgame.

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Immanuel Quickley Game 2 injury update after Raptors miss him ‘big time’ in Game 1 vs. Cavs

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Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley missed Game 1 of the Raptors’ first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a hamstring injury. However, Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic noted Quickley is improving and didn’t rule him out for Monday’s Game 2, per Joe Reedy of The Associated Press. Quickley suffered the hamstring injury in […] The post Immanuel Quickley Game 2 injury update after Raptors miss him ‘big time’ in Game 1 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Brandon Ingram fires savage response to ‘idiots on social media’

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The Toronto Raptors return to the NBA Playoffs spotlight for the first time since 2021-2022. Many across the roundball universe believe the No. 4 seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are the far superior team, however. Brandon Ingram isn’t buying into the social media criticism of the fifth-seeded Raptors, though. Ingram put the internet critics on blast Thursday […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram fires savage response to ‘idiots on social media’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darko Rajakovic shows zero fear over Cavs’ home-court advantage

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The Toronto Raptors are coming into their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers without home-court advantage. The Cavs are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and the Raptors are the No. 5 seed. But consider Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic as one who is unmoved by the Cavs’ […] The post Darko Rajakovic shows zero fear over Cavs’ home-court advantage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors make intriguing contract decision right before NBA playoffs

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The Toronto Raptors are converting two-way guard AJ Lawson to an NBA contract ahead of the playoffs. Before hosting the Brooklyn Nets with playoff implications on the line for the Raptors in their regular-season finale, Lawson will be available. Lawson and the Raptors are tied with the Orlando Magic for sixth place in the Eastern […] The post Raptors make intriguing contract decision right before NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors coach succinctly explains embarrassing loss to Kings

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The Toronto Raptors suffered a second straight loss after getting embarrassed by the Sacramento Kings, 123-115, at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. The Raptors fell to 42-34. Their back-to-back defeats were critical, as they are trying to lock a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference and avoid the Play-In Tournament. They are currently in seventh place. […] The post Raptors coach succinctly explains embarrassing loss to Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

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The Toronto Raptors have spent the 2025-26 season rewriting expectations. As the playoffs loom, though, the margin between triumph and collapse has never felt thinner. This once looked like a feel-good resurgence. Now, however, it is morphing into a high-stakes puzzle, where seeding could dictate everything. For a team built on rhythm, ball movement, and […] The post Raptors’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Toronto Raptors Coach Gives Concerning Injury News Before NBA Playoffs

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The 2026 NBA Playoffs are still weeks away, but the Toronto Raptors are facing a notable injury concern before they get there. Heading into the Friday, March 27, matchup between the Raptors and the Pelicans, Immanuel Quickley was ruled out for the third-straight game. The starting guard has been dealing with a foot-related issue, which […] The post Toronto Raptors Coach Gives Concerning Injury News Before NBA Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Raptors coach calls out entire team after Brandon Ingram’s stinker against the Suns

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The Toronto Raptors couldn’t handle the banged-up Phoenix Suns on Sunday, partly because Brandon Ingram had one of those brutal outings. Ingram is averaging 21.6 points on a 47.2% shooting in the 2025-26 NBA season, but he coughed up just 6 points on a 3/10 shooting in 27 minutes in Toronto’s 120-98 loss to the … The post Raptors coach calls out entire team after Brandon Ingram’s stinker against the Suns appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Raptors did the right thing in response to Grayson Allen’s dirty move

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It appears that the Toronto Raptors have learned their lesson.  The Raptors faced heavy backlash, especially from fans, after seemingly forgetting how to stand up for their teammate — guard Jamal Shead, late in their Wednesday loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. Even Toronto head coach … The post Video: Raptors did the right thing in response to Grayson Allen’s dirty move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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