Doug Smith
@smithraptorsbeat.bsky.social
Been chronicling the zaniness of the Raptors and NBA for nigh on three decades now. Survived everything, too
Hornets 94, Toronto 75 with 6:45 left.
You know what the Raptors need?
A rainout
IYKYK
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLMx...
You know what the Raptors need?
A rainout
IYKYK
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLMx...
Bull Durham "I can get us a rainout"
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December 6, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Hornets 94, Toronto 75 with 6:45 left.
You know what the Raptors need?
A rainout
IYKYK
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLMx...
You know what the Raptors need?
A rainout
IYKYK
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLMx...
Raptors sort of within striking distance except for the fact they aren't playing particularly well at all
Hornets 78, Raptors 70 after 3
Hornets 78, Raptors 70 after 3
December 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Raptors sort of within striking distance except for the fact they aren't playing particularly well at all
Hornets 78, Raptors 70 after 3
Hornets 78, Raptors 70 after 3
LaMelo Ball has some left ankle issues and his night is over, as our friends at Raptors media relations tell us
December 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
LaMelo Ball has some left ankle issues and his night is over, as our friends at Raptors media relations tell us
There's signs of life as the Raptors get back within 5 with more than half of the third quarter to go
December 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
There's signs of life as the Raptors get back within 5 with more than half of the third quarter to go
Shead will start second quarter over Walter
December 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Shead will start second quarter over Walter
"Unwatchable" comes quickly to mind.
Hornets up 53-42 on Raptors at halftime
Hornets up 53-42 on Raptors at halftime
December 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM
"Unwatchable" comes quickly to mind.
Hornets up 53-42 on Raptors at halftime
Hornets up 53-42 on Raptors at halftime
13-0 run, Hornets up 2, Raptors haven't scored in about 131 minutes, give or take
December 6, 2025 at 1:37 AM
13-0 run, Hornets up 2, Raptors haven't scored in about 131 minutes, give or take
The Raptors deciding they don't have to move the ball side to side on offence is a peculiar strategy
December 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The Raptors deciding they don't have to move the ball side to side on offence is a peculiar strategy
Raptors survive 6 of their own turnovers by forcing the Hornets to make 5.
Toronto up 24-18 after a quarter. The buzz and intensity of Raptors-Lakers last night here is, shockingly, absent
Toronto up 24-18 after a quarter. The buzz and intensity of Raptors-Lakers last night here is, shockingly, absent
December 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Raptors survive 6 of their own turnovers by forcing the Hornets to make 5.
Toronto up 24-18 after a quarter. The buzz and intensity of Raptors-Lakers last night here is, shockingly, absent
Toronto up 24-18 after a quarter. The buzz and intensity of Raptors-Lakers last night here is, shockingly, absent
There's some kind of flashing light hitting the court right at midcourt, Raptor assistant Jama Mahlalela noticed it right away after the tip off and now we're in some holding pattern
December 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
There's some kind of flashing light hitting the court right at midcourt, Raptor assistant Jama Mahlalela noticed it right away after the tip off and now we're in some holding pattern
Barrett (knee) and Agbaji (personal) remain out for the Raptors tonight vs. Charlotte; Walter takes his now usual spot as a starter with the other four usuals.
December 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Barrett (knee) and Agbaji (personal) remain out for the Raptors tonight vs. Charlotte; Walter takes his now usual spot as a starter with the other four usuals.
Never thought Wayne Gretzky would become Canada’s great joke but here we are
December 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Never thought Wayne Gretzky would become Canada’s great joke but here we are
Hey, another sport that guy's not funny in!
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hey, another sport that guy's not funny in!
With a four-game Raptor week, the Canadian men playing, a day-long soccer draw (over-minus of 3.5 Groups of Death) and a baseball team spending like drunken sailors, it's been a week. So it's time to load up Ye Olde Mailbag with questions here or at askdoug (at) thestar dot ca.
Ready, set, go!
Ready, set, go!
December 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
With a four-game Raptor week, the Canadian men playing, a day-long soccer draw (over-minus of 3.5 Groups of Death) and a baseball team spending like drunken sailors, it's been a week. So it's time to load up Ye Olde Mailbag with questions here or at askdoug (at) thestar dot ca.
Ready, set, go!
Ready, set, go!
Reaves coming back from a rest, he's gotta be Barnes's guy now, right?
December 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Reaves coming back from a rest, he's gotta be Barnes's guy now, right?
Deep Barnes 3 doesn't go at the buzzer. Lakers 100, Raptors 98 after 3. Fun game, Reaves is crushing it, he's got 36 for LAL,, all five Raptors starters in double figures, Barnes with 21.
If Toronto finds a way to get some pace in the game, they're in good shape
If Toronto finds a way to get some pace in the game, they're in good shape
December 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Deep Barnes 3 doesn't go at the buzzer. Lakers 100, Raptors 98 after 3. Fun game, Reaves is crushing it, he's got 36 for LAL,, all five Raptors starters in double figures, Barnes with 21.
If Toronto finds a way to get some pace in the game, they're in good shape
If Toronto finds a way to get some pace in the game, they're in good shape
They gotta look at this horse-collar foul by Vincent on Mamukelashvili for flagrancy
December 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
They gotta look at this horse-collar foul by Vincent on Mamukelashvili for flagrancy
Ja'Kobe. who's had a wonderful game, hits a 3 and it's 79-79 with 7:23 left in the third
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Ja'Kobe. who's had a wonderful game, hits a 3 and it's 79-79 with 7:23 left in the third
Ingram's tied his season high with 6 assists, by the way.
December 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Ingram's tied his season high with 6 assists, by the way.
The Raptors being eviscerated in the paint.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The Raptors being eviscerated in the paint.
Token resistence insults tokens
Token resistence insults tokens
Raptors up to 8 turnovers and some of them have been gruesome
December 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Raptors up to 8 turnovers and some of them have been gruesome
Jonathan Mogbo back from 905 purgatory, starts second quarter for Toronto
December 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Jonathan Mogbo back from 905 purgatory, starts second quarter for Toronto
Raptors survive bad-shooting start, just down 5 after a quarter. Nice 7-point boost off the bench from Murray-Boyles; Reaves has 8 for Lakers. LeBron 0-5 from the field and scoreless in 9 minutes
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Raptors survive bad-shooting start, just down 5 after a quarter. Nice 7-point boost off the bench from Murray-Boyles; Reaves has 8 for Lakers. LeBron 0-5 from the field and scoreless in 9 minutes
Raptors miss six three-pointers in less than six minutes off the tip.
Down 7 at the point.
Down 7 at the point.
December 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Raptors miss six three-pointers in less than six minutes off the tip.
Down 7 at the point.
Down 7 at the point.