Keerthika Uthayakumar
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Two years ago tonight, the Pistons lost their 13th game in a row, part of a franchise-worst 28-game losing streak.
Tonight, they won their 13th game in a row, tied for the longest win streak in franchise history.
Tonight, they won their 13th game in a row, tied for the longest win streak in franchise history.
November 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Two years ago tonight, the Pistons lost their 13th game in a row, part of a franchise-worst 28-game losing streak.
Tonight, they won their 13th game in a row, tied for the longest win streak in franchise history.
Tonight, they won their 13th game in a row, tied for the longest win streak in franchise history.
The night's not over yet but the Toronto Raptors are FOURTH in clutch defensive rating this season.
They were bottom-five in clutch defence in each of the last 2 seasons!!
They were bottom-five in clutch defence in each of the last 2 seasons!!
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The night's not over yet but the Toronto Raptors are FOURTH in clutch defensive rating this season.
They were bottom-five in clutch defence in each of the last 2 seasons!!
They were bottom-five in clutch defence in each of the last 2 seasons!!
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Jamal Shead over the last 3 games: 26 assists and 2 turnovers in 64 minutes. The Raptors are +47 with him on the floor, +4 without him.
He may just be the NBA’s most efficient playmaker.
He may just be the NBA’s most efficient playmaker.
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Jamal Shead over the last 3 games: 26 assists and 2 turnovers in 64 minutes. The Raptors are +47 with him on the floor, +4 without him.
He may just be the NBA’s most efficient playmaker.
He may just be the NBA’s most efficient playmaker.
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What’s the highlight of Brandon Ingram’s season so far?
“Darko coming into the locker room yelling. That’s not just one day, it’s everyday.”
“For me, that’s the best part about being here, our coach is present every single day.”
“Darko coming into the locker room yelling. That’s not just one day, it’s everyday.”
“For me, that’s the best part about being here, our coach is present every single day.”
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
What’s the highlight of Brandon Ingram’s season so far?
“Darko coming into the locker room yelling. That’s not just one day, it’s everyday.”
“For me, that’s the best part about being here, our coach is present every single day.”
“Darko coming into the locker room yelling. That’s not just one day, it’s everyday.”
“For me, that’s the best part about being here, our coach is present every single day.”
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Ingram: “Everybody’s bought in. Everybody on the team is selfless. We just want to win. Whatever it takes. Nobody has an ego.”
Does he remember the last time he was on a team that won 12 of 13 games?
“S***, high school?”
Does he remember the last time he was on a team that won 12 of 13 games?
“S***, high school?”
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Ingram: “Everybody’s bought in. Everybody on the team is selfless. We just want to win. Whatever it takes. Nobody has an ego.”
Does he remember the last time he was on a team that won 12 of 13 games?
“S***, high school?”
Does he remember the last time he was on a team that won 12 of 13 games?
“S***, high school?”
Raptors went +14 in 9 minutes with Quickley & Shead on court together tonight.
Over their 8-game win streak, Raptors have outscored opponents by 37 points in 43 minutes with the two on court together.
Over their 8-game win streak, Raptors have outscored opponents by 37 points in 43 minutes with the two on court together.
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Raptors went +14 in 9 minutes with Quickley & Shead on court together tonight.
Over their 8-game win streak, Raptors have outscored opponents by 37 points in 43 minutes with the two on court together.
Over their 8-game win streak, Raptors have outscored opponents by 37 points in 43 minutes with the two on court together.
Scottie Barnes tonight:
18 points
11 rebounds
6 assists
It's his 87th career double-double, passing Damon Stoudamire for 7th in Raptors franchise history.
18 points
11 rebounds
6 assists
It's his 87th career double-double, passing Damon Stoudamire for 7th in Raptors franchise history.
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Scottie Barnes tonight:
18 points
11 rebounds
6 assists
It's his 87th career double-double, passing Damon Stoudamire for 7th in Raptors franchise history.
18 points
11 rebounds
6 assists
It's his 87th career double-double, passing Damon Stoudamire for 7th in Raptors franchise history.
Last night, Raptors held outscored the Nets 15-7 in the last 5 minutes, holding them to 3-for-10 from the field.
They outscored the Cavs 7-0 over the last 4:37 tonight, holding them to 0-for-5 from the field.
They outscored the Cavs 7-0 over the last 4:37 tonight, holding them to 0-for-5 from the field.
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Last night, Raptors held outscored the Nets 15-7 in the last 5 minutes, holding them to 3-for-10 from the field.
They outscored the Cavs 7-0 over the last 4:37 tonight, holding them to 0-for-5 from the field.
They outscored the Cavs 7-0 over the last 4:37 tonight, holding them to 0-for-5 from the field.
Last night, Raptors held outscored the Nets 15-7 in the last 5 minutes, holding them to 3-for-10 from the field.
Tonight, Toronto held the Cavs to 0 points on 0-for-5 shooting over the last 4:37.
Tonight, Toronto held the Cavs to 0 points on 0-for-5 shooting over the last 4:37.
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Last night, Raptors held outscored the Nets 15-7 in the last 5 minutes, holding them to 3-for-10 from the field.
Tonight, Toronto held the Cavs to 0 points on 0-for-5 shooting over the last 4:37.
Tonight, Toronto held the Cavs to 0 points on 0-for-5 shooting over the last 4:37.
Raptors win their 8th straight, their longest win streak since February 2022.
They've won 6 straight at home for the first time since March 2023.
They've won 6 straight at home for the first time since March 2023.
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Raptors win their 8th straight, their longest win streak since February 2022.
They've won 6 straight at home for the first time since March 2023.
They've won 6 straight at home for the first time since March 2023.
Immanuel Quickley & Jamal Shead have played 34 minutes on court together over the last 7 games.
Raptors are +23 in those minutes!!
They have a 35.9 net rating over the last 7 games, third-best of any Raptors 2-man unit with at least 25 minutes (small sample).
Raptors are +23 in those minutes!!
They have a 35.9 net rating over the last 7 games, third-best of any Raptors 2-man unit with at least 25 minutes (small sample).
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Immanuel Quickley & Jamal Shead have played 34 minutes on court together over the last 7 games.
Raptors are +23 in those minutes!!
They have a 35.9 net rating over the last 7 games, third-best of any Raptors 2-man unit with at least 25 minutes (small sample).
Raptors are +23 in those minutes!!
They have a 35.9 net rating over the last 7 games, third-best of any Raptors 2-man unit with at least 25 minutes (small sample).
Fun fact: Jamal Shead is leading the NBA with 95 assists off the bench this season.
He has a 4.75 assist to turnover ratio, second-best among all players!
He has a 4.75 assist to turnover ratio, second-best among all players!
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Fun fact: Jamal Shead is leading the NBA with 95 assists off the bench this season.
He has a 4.75 assist to turnover ratio, second-best among all players!
He has a 4.75 assist to turnover ratio, second-best among all players!
Hello, good morning, the Raptors have the best halfcourt offensive rating in the NBA.
Hello, good morning, the Raptors have the third-best halfcourt offence in the NBA.
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Hello, good morning, the Raptors have the best halfcourt offensive rating in the NBA.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has only played in 3 of 12 fourth quarters this month.
He's averaging 31.3 points on 70.3 TS% in 31 minutes a game in November.
He's averaging 31.3 points on 70.3 TS% in 31 minutes a game in November.
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has only played in 3 of 12 fourth quarters this month.
He's averaging 31.3 points on 70.3 TS% in 31 minutes a game in November.
He's averaging 31.3 points on 70.3 TS% in 31 minutes a game in November.
Immanuel Quickley in the first 45 minutes tonight:
7 points on 2-for-9 FG & 1-for-4 from three
In the last 3 minutes:
6 points, 2-for-2 from three
7 points on 2-for-9 FG & 1-for-4 from three
In the last 3 minutes:
6 points, 2-for-2 from three
November 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Immanuel Quickley in the first 45 minutes tonight:
7 points on 2-for-9 FG & 1-for-4 from three
In the last 3 minutes:
6 points, 2-for-2 from three
7 points on 2-for-9 FG & 1-for-4 from three
In the last 3 minutes:
6 points, 2-for-2 from three
Raptors are now 5-2 in clutch games this season, after going 10-22 in the clutch last season.
They outscored the Nets 15-7 in the last 5 minutes tonight, holding them to 3-for-10 from the field & 1-for-5 from three.
They outscored the Nets 15-7 in the last 5 minutes tonight, holding them to 3-for-10 from the field & 1-for-5 from three.
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Raptors are now 5-2 in clutch games this season, after going 10-22 in the clutch last season.
They outscored the Nets 15-7 in the last 5 minutes tonight, holding them to 3-for-10 from the field & 1-for-5 from three.
They outscored the Nets 15-7 in the last 5 minutes tonight, holding them to 3-for-10 from the field & 1-for-5 from three.
Raptors win 7 straight for the first time since February 2022 & 5 straight at home for the first time since March 2023.
Toronto is at least 3 games over .500 at home for the first time since the end of the 2022-23 season, when they were 24-17.
Toronto is at least 3 games over .500 at home for the first time since the end of the 2022-23 season, when they were 24-17.
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Raptors win 7 straight for the first time since February 2022 & 5 straight at home for the first time since March 2023.
Toronto is at least 3 games over .500 at home for the first time since the end of the 2022-23 season, when they were 24-17.
Toronto is at least 3 games over .500 at home for the first time since the end of the 2022-23 season, when they were 24-17.
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New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @keerthikau.bsky.social joined me to talk about some early season Raptors stats making us say "WHOA!"
🏀Incredible offense, on the team & player level
🏀Starters maybe a wagon?
🏀Clutch time, success vs. good defenses & more!
youtu.be/kCQPybRpUr0
🏀Incredible offense, on the team & player level
🏀Starters maybe a wagon?
🏀Clutch time, success vs. good defenses & more!
youtu.be/kCQPybRpUr0
The numbers say the Toronto Raptors are REALLY good | Which early season stats make us say "WHOA!"?
YouTube video by Locked On Raptors
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November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @keerthikau.bsky.social joined me to talk about some early season Raptors stats making us say "WHOA!"
🏀Incredible offense, on the team & player level
🏀Starters maybe a wagon?
🏀Clutch time, success vs. good defenses & more!
youtu.be/kCQPybRpUr0
🏀Incredible offense, on the team & player level
🏀Starters maybe a wagon?
🏀Clutch time, success vs. good defenses & more!
youtu.be/kCQPybRpUr0
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The first spot in the Knockout Rounds could be decided tomorrow 👀
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Emirates NBA Cup Group Play continuing Friday night on Prime and NBA League Pass!
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Emirates NBA Cup Group Play continuing Friday night on Prime and NBA League Pass!
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The first spot in the Knockout Rounds could be decided tomorrow 👀
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Emirates NBA Cup Group Play continuing Friday night on Prime and NBA League Pass!
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Emirates NBA Cup Group Play continuing Friday night on Prime and NBA League Pass!
Some fun facts about the 10-5 Raptors:
- 7th in offence, 3rd in halfcourt offence
- lead the NBA with 21.7 fast break points
- won 9 of 10, 2nd in defence in the last 10
- lead the NBA in avg. speed on defence
- 6th in eFG%
- 1 of 4 teams to rank top-10 in TO rate & opp. TO rate
- 7th in offence, 3rd in halfcourt offence
- lead the NBA with 21.7 fast break points
- won 9 of 10, 2nd in defence in the last 10
- lead the NBA in avg. speed on defence
- 6th in eFG%
- 1 of 4 teams to rank top-10 in TO rate & opp. TO rate
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Some fun facts about the 10-5 Raptors:
- 7th in offence, 3rd in halfcourt offence
- lead the NBA with 21.7 fast break points
- won 9 of 10, 2nd in defence in the last 10
- lead the NBA in avg. speed on defence
- 6th in eFG%
- 1 of 4 teams to rank top-10 in TO rate & opp. TO rate
- 7th in offence, 3rd in halfcourt offence
- lead the NBA with 21.7 fast break points
- won 9 of 10, 2nd in defence in the last 10
- lead the NBA in avg. speed on defence
- 6th in eFG%
- 1 of 4 teams to rank top-10 in TO rate & opp. TO rate
Hello, good morning, the Raptors have the third-best halfcourt offence in the NBA.
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Hello, good morning, the Raptors have the third-best halfcourt offence in the NBA.
Raptors rotations tonight:
- Starters were +10 in 17 minutes tonight, their best differential in any game this season.
- Raptors were +18 in 20 minutes with Barnes, Barrett, Quickley & Poeltl on court.
- Shead/Dick/Mamu/Walter units were +11 in 4.5 minutes
- Starters were +10 in 17 minutes tonight, their best differential in any game this season.
- Raptors were +18 in 20 minutes with Barnes, Barrett, Quickley & Poeltl on court.
- Shead/Dick/Mamu/Walter units were +11 in 4.5 minutes
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Raptors rotations tonight:
- Starters were +10 in 17 minutes tonight, their best differential in any game this season.
- Raptors were +18 in 20 minutes with Barnes, Barrett, Quickley & Poeltl on court.
- Shead/Dick/Mamu/Walter units were +11 in 4.5 minutes
- Starters were +10 in 17 minutes tonight, their best differential in any game this season.
- Raptors were +18 in 20 minutes with Barnes, Barrett, Quickley & Poeltl on court.
- Shead/Dick/Mamu/Walter units were +11 in 4.5 minutes
Raptors outscored the Sixers 12-6 over the last 4:59 tonight, held them to 2-for-7 shooting & 0-for-3 from three.
5 straight wins for the 2nd time in the last 4 seasons.
5 straight wins for the 2nd time in the last 4 seasons.
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Raptors outscored the Sixers 12-6 over the last 4:59 tonight, held them to 2-for-7 shooting & 0-for-3 from three.
5 straight wins for the 2nd time in the last 4 seasons.
5 straight wins for the 2nd time in the last 4 seasons.
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I spoke with Sandro Mamukelashvili about his big chance to carve out an NBA role
Sandro Mamukelashvili ignites Raptors off the bench: ‘He’s good at … every little thing’
In his first shot at regular rotation minutes, the Raptors' utility forward is helping his team soar.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I spoke with Sandro Mamukelashvili about his big chance to carve out an NBA role
These Tuesday night, 11 pm ET games are a crime.
November 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
These Tuesday night, 11 pm ET games are a crime.