The Raptors Show

Amit Mann recaps Toronto’s loss in their opening NBA Cup game to the Orlando Magic despite Scottie Barnes scoring a career-high 41 points. The Magic made adjustments from the previous meeting and got hot three while the Raptors struggled to execute down the stretch.
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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Orlando Magic broadcaster Jeff Turner to discuss the challenges of facing the same team in back-to-back games, whether the Magic can rebound from their blowout loss to Toronto, and how Orlando can crack the Raptors' elite defence. They also dive into the NBA Cup implications, the impact of the Magic's injuries, and Turner's memories from the 1984 Olympics and his playing career. Later, Mychal Thompson (25:54) joins the show to break down the Lakers' strong start, Luka Dončić and JJ Redick's influence, the state of the team without LeBron James, his expectations for the Raptors, and a preview of Sunday's Raptors-Lakers matchup.
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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors’ impressive win over the Magic, highlighting the defensive effort that fueled the victory and Scottie Barnes’ strong response after being held scoreless in his previous game. They also assess RJ Barrett’s standout performance and discuss whether concerns are warranted over Jakob Poeltl’s slow start to the season. Later, Fred Katz (24:09) joins the show to examine the state of the Knicks, what's behind their sluggish opening stretch, and whether expectations following last season's success are contributing to their early-season struggles.
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Amit Mann breaks down the Toronto Raptors’ 129-99 win over the Orlando Magic, including Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett leading the way, Toronto getting back to its defensive and transition identity, and strong bench contributions from Jamal Shead and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner open today's show alongside Kendra Douglas (06:04), Magic host and reporter, ahead of tonight's clash against the Raptors. She shares how the first week of the season has gone in Orlando under new head coach Sean Sweeney, and highlights Jase Richardson's development and Wendell Carter Jr.'s play. Later, Alvin Williams (24:00), Sportsnet analyst and former Raptor, joins to discuss how the Raptors will manage without Kawhi Leonard, the string of early season injuries around the league, Toronto's foul trouble to start the year, early concerns from three-point range, Jamal Shead's slow start to the season, and more!
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