The Lakers’ reserves outscored the Raptors 13-2 in the first quarter and 31-6 in the first half to help Los Angeles to a 44-41 halftime lead. The Raptors would go on a lengthy run to build a lead, then the Lakers would go small to counter with a burst of scoring of their own. But now we have to reflect and do some more serious work.Sure, let’s watch this last Bubble game for Toronto and then close the book on what has been the longest NBA regular season... ever.Five thoughts on last night: Raptors 125, 76ers 121A hilariously entertaining finish turned an otherwise meaningless game into an affair to remember. Jay Onrait and Dan O'Toole bring you their weekly podcast.James Duthie is joined by TSN staffers Lester McLean, Sean 'Puffy' Cameron and a special guest each episode to chat sports and just about anything else.Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger, two of the biggest names in the game join forces for The Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast.TSN's Gino Reda gives listeners the latest news and insights to the personalities of Canada's game.TSN's Bob Weeks and Jamie Reidel bring you a TSN Golf podcast on the latest news in the world of Golf.

I've been saying we got 8 guys I really like and 3 guys are missing. The barrier-breaking impact Wayne Embry has had on the NBA . Nets beat Kings, clinch playoff spot. "Boy, Nurse might be liking a few more guys on his squad after this game.The Raptors started out hesitant and looked out of sorts, falling behind early. New, 20 comments. Reality: Considering the whole picture for the RaptorsIt was a pretty solid week for the Raptors, with three wins in the Bubble, including an exciting unlikely comeback. Coach Nurse has no filter.Hugs all around for Nick Nurse after he won his coaching challenge Although there were smiles going around afterward, the game started getting a little chippy with players jawing back and forth after whistles.

Toronto’s lead got as small as four with two minutes to play.But then Nurse reinserted the starters and they used the spark from the bench to close out the fourth with a couple of breakaway baskets that sealed the game for the Raptors. Yet, the Lakers looked timid at times too, with LeBron seemingly looking for assists over points. Lowry hit 5-of-9 3-pointers and 8-of-16 shots from the floor. The Raptors, the NBA’s reigning NBA champions, kept their winning streak alive against the Lakers. And for a bit of comedy, Nurse finally won his first coaching challenge by reversing a foul called on Siakam as LeBron barreled towards the basket. Total team effort from the Raptors stuns the Lakers, 113-104. Reuters 02 August, 2020 11:33 IST Kyle Lowry had 33 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 107-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday at The Arena near Orlando. Total team effort from the Raptors stuns the Lakers, 113-104Raptors unleash the Stanimal, defeat the Nuggets 117-109For Toronto’s final game of the extended 2019-20 regular season, we have to ask: who needs Kawhi when you’ve got Stanley Johnson? The Toronto Raptors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-92 in a NBA game on Saturday at The Arena near Orlando. - Twitter . {{ The Raptors have three, count ‘em three, weekday afternoon games against the Brooklyn Nets next week.Bubble vs. Nurse literally celebrated with hugs to his coaching staff as Lowry raised his arms gleefully. But whatever Nurse said to the Raptors in the locker room, please liquify it and shoot it straight into my veins. The Raptors mostly trailed the Lakers in other significant categories, especially points in the paint, with LA up on the Raptors 22 to eight thanks to efforts from Going into the half, the Lakers held a 60-51 lead with their bench outscoring the Raptors’ reserves by 13 points. Toronto’s bench unit came alive along with the team’s defense to spark a second half run that halted the Lakers’ seven-game winning streak.Nurse: "We all didn't think we were very deep at all a couple weeks ago. This is their chance.

But LeBron and Davis weren’t going to go quietly. They’ve won 11-straight games against the Lakers.

All in all, the Raptors held the Lakers to only 18 points in that frame, and by its end the game was tied at 78.To start the fourth, the Toronto bench continued to show life and Nurse stuck with them for the majority. As a result, the Raptors somehow built their largest lead of the game — 12 points. Celtics hand Raptors first loss of restart in potential playoff preview.

So I'm gonna have to start liking a few more guys here pretty quickly.

Now we just have to wonder if this is an aberration or a sign of things to come while Lowry and At the end, the formerly thin Raptors bench scored 43 total points with 38 coming from the Until then, the Raptors can relish in the grit and resiliency they showed tonight against a quality opponent. The Raptors started the third quarter with blistering defense and started gaining steam on the Lakers with — of all things — their bench unit. Overall, it was a heroic effort from the entire team, and one of the more fun regular season games we’ve seen in awhile. Raptors win over Lakers, use spotlight for social justice. Of course, this made sense given the new starting lineup and absence of Lowry.

Here’s more on Toronto’s victory over Denver.Afternoon delight: The Raptors’ first-round playoff schedule is hereClear your schedules! Kuzma had nine points and Alex Caruso seven. It was LeBron, notching another triple-double on the season, who made numerous plays with dribble-drives and finding open players on the wing that got LA back into it. Raptors win over Lakers, use spotlight for social justice. Source The Globe and Mail. The Raps’ opening game of the NBA restart was filled with powerful messages against anti-Black racism and it provided a glimpse at a possible Finals matchup. Despite the slow start with some turnovers, the Raptors somehow only trailed by a point after the first quarter courtesy of folk hero, At the end of the first quarter, the Raptors had ten bench points to the Lakers’ four, which would be a sign of things to come.