Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors fell to  the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics in a pair of heartbreakers over the weekend, made all the more heartbreaking by the fact that the shorthanded Raptors are leaving everything they can on the floor right now with Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and more out of the lineup. In Episode 1750, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down how the Raptors kept touch against both the Pistons and Celtics, and why their best efforts were ultimately undone by the razor thin margins they're operating with before  a look at the Raptors' steady improvements on the defensive end, RJ Barrett's masterful work as a pick-and-roll playmaker and more. Off the top, Sean digs into the Raptors doing all the right things against Boston and Detroit, from their late-game execution, to the performances of Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett and a very exhausted Gradey Dick, only to fall short the way undertalented teams often do. Next, Sean examines the incremental steps the Raptors' defense is taking as a unit, and some of the individual performances helping them level up from league-worst disaster to run-of-the-mill bad, bordering on average. Lastly, Sean runs through The Good (RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl crushing in the pick-and-roll), The Bad (Bruno Fernando's ankle sprain further straining the Raptors' already strained rotation) and The Hmmmm (did the Raptors just outline the blueprint for toppling the Celtics' ruthless math ball?) to close out the show. 

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Introducing Julius Randle's heroics + Thunder's near comeback: A night of NBA drama from Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association.

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Julius Randle's electrifying buzzer-beater led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a dramatic victory over the Phoenix Suns, the Oklahoma City Thunder's late rally against the Dallas Mavericks kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Cleveland Cavaliers continue their undefeated streak, improving to 15-0 with a win over the Charlotte Hornets, and the Detroit Pistons are fun! Tune in as Wes Goldberg and Swipa react to a thrilling Sunday of NBA hoops. 

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The Toronto Raptors have lost five games in a row, are a bottom-3 defensive team, and are still missing Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown and Ja'Kobe Walter due to injury -- but that's OK! In Episode 1749, Sean  Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Locked On NBA Newsletters, Basketball Feelings) for another round of Toxic Positivity Friday on the show, where we put up the blinders to all that bad going on with the team to focus only on the good stuff. They start off by chatting about the hopefulness of things (probably) only looking up from here, as the Raptors' season as started about as roughly as you could have possibly foreseen between the rash of injuries and the 2-10 start against a challenging schedule. Sure things are bad. But they could be the Pelicans! Next, Sean and Katie examine the excellent play of Ochai Agbaji and Gradey Dick, the two bright spots of the season so far. Will their lights out play sustain once the rest of the team's health is restored? Lastly, Sean and Katie get hype for the NBA Cup coming to Toronto on Friday for a game against the Pistons set to be contested on a beautifully purple court. 

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Luka Doncic's late-game defensive lapse cost the Dallas Mavericks a crucial win against the Utah Jazz, allowing an easy game-winning dunk. This surprising upset showcased standout performances from Jordan Clarkson and John Collins, leaving fans questioning the Mavericks' current form.

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How's Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic performing now into his second season on the sidelines? In Episode 1748, Sean Woodley goes solo to field a handful of listener questions about Darko Rajakovic's grade as the Raptors' bench boss so far, the upcoming 2025 Draft (yes, we're there already) and the future of a couple bench pieces on the Raptors with very different long-term outlooks. Off the top, Sean assesses the performance of Rajakovic so far, digs into how he's excelled in the developmental part of his job, and why we're still very much unclear on Darko's acumen as a late-game coach. Is he the type of coach who will need to replaced once the Raptors are competitive? Maybe! But we have no clue just yet. Next, Sean digs into what the ideal player archetype for the Raptors to add in this summer's draft would be based on the state of the team, before tackling a What's More Likely scenario regarding Cooper Flagg. Lastly, Sean discusses the short and longer team plans for Jonathan Mogbo, and whether he'd rather see the Raptors extend Davion Mitchell, or trade him by the deadline. 

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Introducing Game Night: Knicks Lose Heartbreaker, Giannis Goes OFF & Is Wembanyama Next Face Of The League? from Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association.

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Game Night: Knicks Lose Heartbreaker, Giannis Goes OFF & Is Wembanyama Next Face Of The League?

Hosts Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) and David Ramil (@Locked On Heat) discuss how the New York Knicks suffered a heartbreaking loss at Madison Square Garden despite a big game from Karl Anthony-Towns, Giannis Antetokounmpo dazzles with a 59-point performance, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to an overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama shines with a career-high 50 points, showcasing his versatile scoring against the Washington Wizards.

Explore the Sacramento Kings return to their vintage offensive form, spearheaded by De'Aaron Fox in a decisive win over the Phoenix Suns. The Cleveland Cavaliers continue their historic run, achieving a 13-0 start, a feat accomplished by only six teams in NBA history. Are the Minnesota Timberwolves in trouble after losing two straight to the Portland Trailblazers? Additionally, the Houston Rockets' defensive prowess is on display with Amen Thompson and Tari Eason making a significant impact off the bench.

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The Toronto Raptors lost a rock fight with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night to open up the NBA Cup, falling 99-85 in a game where their identity as a team betrayed them. In Episode 1747, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob to talk about the Toronto Raptors' loss the the Bucks to open the NBA cup, the wretched math that cost the Raptors despite the Bucks having an awful offensive night, and the struggles of RJ Barrett. Next, they chat about Immanuel Quickley getting injured again, and the bigger picture concerns that come with this team still not getting to see the BBQ trio play together. Lastly, Sean and Vivek run through The Good (Gradey Dick, Bruno Fernando's poster on Giannis), The Bad (AJ Green's existence, rim scoring, rookie struggles) and The Hmmm (the Bucks being screwed, NBA Cup-date) to round out the show. 

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Introducing How Steph Curry and Warriors Spoiled Klay Thompson's Return + Joel Embiid Makes Season Debut from Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association.

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Warriors vs Mavericks lived up to the hype for Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area and Joel Embiid made his season debut for the 76ers. Wes Goldberg and Tony East react to a big night of hoops and the first night of the NBA Cup, which included one of the biggest upsets of the season.

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The NBA Cup is here, and the 2-9 Toronto Raptors kick their cup quest off on Tuesday night against the 2-8 Milwaukee Bucks to close out their extended road trip -- do they have a shot at coming out of Eastern Conference Group B ahead of the Bucks, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers? In Episode 1746, Sean Woodley is joined by James Herbert (CBS Sports) to talk about the Cup concept and how it's worked going into year two, the Raptors' chances of competing in Group B in the East, the field they'll be competing against, and how they envision the rest of the groups in the East and West shaking out ahead of the grand conclusion in Vegas next month. Can the Raptors overcome their injury issues and get some results against teams with their own struggles? Who is the favourite to emerge from Group B? Who wins the whole thing? We get into it all on today's show! 

** NOTE - Recorded before the news of Immanuel Quickley's sprained elbow leaving him questionable for Tuesday, as well as Damian Lillard being ruled out with a concussion. 

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Introducing Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & OKC Keep Playing SMALL? Can Donovan Mitchell's Cavs Keep Winning?! from Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association.

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In this episode of Locked on NBA Game Night, hosts Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Camille Davis (@CamilleMonae, Locked On Bucks) dive into the latest NBA action, highlighting the Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive win without any centers, thanks to a career-high performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They also discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' surprising 12-0 start, attributing their success to strategic coaching changes and standout performances from Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.

The episode touches on the struggles of the New Orleans Pelicans amid injuries and the Brooklyn Nets' unexpected position in the standings. Additionally, the hosts explore the Houston Rockets' victory over the Washington Wizards, emphasizing Alperen Şengün's dominant play. The episode wraps up with a lighthearted segment on NBA courts and player antics, offering a comprehensive look at the current NBA landscape.

0:00 Thunder's Small Ball Victory, Sustainable?

5:08 LA Clippers' Surprising Start

8:23 Wembanyama's Performance

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