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Raptors defeated by the L.A. Lakers and ex-teammate Marc Gasol
(REUTERS) – The Lakers defeated the Raptors 110-101 Tuesday night in Tampa, Fla. The Lakers bench players dominated the game with Talen Horton-Tucker scoring 17 points and Markieff Morris having 15 points and nine rebounds. The Lakers had lost their 11 previous games with the Raptors. The Raptors were... Read more
Humber students remember their favourite ‘Kobe’ moments
It’s one week later, but students at Humber College are still mourning the tragic death of basketball giant Kobe Bryant. Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna and seven other people, died in a helicopter crash Jan. 26, in California. The news crippled the sports world. Skedline asked students at... Read more
Kobe Bryant: Cultural icon
By Jack Anderson What was it that made us feel so heroic when we said “Kobe!” as we shot an object into a trash can? How did Kobe Bryant become such an icon that we yell his name as we shoot in pickup games, or fool around in the... Read more
Raptors return home to play the Kings
The Toronto Raptors return home after getting a blown out by the Milwaukee Bucks 105-115.  The Kings have been heating up as of late, as they are on a two-game winning streak and are looking to extend their streak tonight.  Kyle Lowry is coming off a hot game against... Read more
REUTERS (FIELD LEVEL MEDIA): Houston superstar James Harden continued his historic streak Wednesday night by scoring a career-high and franchise-record 61 points, but it was Eric Gordon who drained the biggest shot, a 3-pointer with nine seconds left that gave the Rockets the lead for good in a wild... Read more
Why Can’t the Raptors Beat the Bulls?
With the Toronto Raptors losing 109-107 last night to the Chicago Bulls at the Air Canada Centre, that makes nine straight Toronto losses to the Bulls. The last time the Raptors won was December 31, 2013 at the United Centre in Chicago by a score of 85-79. On paper, the... Read more
15 Other Ways to Use Your Courtside Tickets to the All Star Game
If you’ve been thinking about getting a courtside seat to NBA All Star Weekend in Toronto, be prepared to shell out close to $30,000 Canadian. Though the events are guaranteed to make for a memorable experience, Skedline did the math to find out what the average person can buy... Read more
Raptors close it out in Milwaukee
Photo courtesy of Reuters The Toronto Raptors rolled into Milwaukee on Monday to take on the inconsistent Bucks. Entering the game, the Raptors were 3-7 in their last ten and coming off a disappointing loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Raptors guard, Terrance Ross found his groove early in... Read more
Pelicans fly over Raptors
Photo courtesy of Reuters NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (REUTERS) – The Toronto Raptors welcomed the New Orleans Pelicans to town on Sunday afternoon with Raptors shooting guard Demar DeRozan playing in his second game after returning from a groin injury. Heading into the contest, the Raptors were losers in six... Read more