The Mike Roach Show

The Toronto Raptors dominated the Chicago Bulls with a convincing 139-109 victory in the Windy City. In this episode, Mike breaks down the Raptors' strong defensive effort from tip-off to the final buzzer, highlights why Ja'Kobe Walter is poised to be a key piece for Toronto moving forward, praises the defensive improvements from Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, notes Jakob Poeltl's r...

The Toronto Raptors delivered a stunning upset, defeating the Detroit Pistons 119-108 at Scotiabank Arena. In this episode, Mike breaks down a standout performance from Brandon Ingram, who lit it up again with another strong shooting night and a game-high 34 points. Jakob Poeltl exploded for his biggest game of the season, dominating inside. RJ Barrett stepped up once more, delivering on both ends...

The Toronto Raptors staged an electrifying comeback at Scotiabank Arena, rallying from behind to defeat the Phoenix Suns 122-115 and snap their four-game winning streak. In the post-game breakdown, Mike highlights Brandon Ingram's red-hot night, pouring in 36 points to lead the charge. He breaks down Scottie Barnes' massive, game-saving block in the clutch that swung momentum Toronto's...

In this episode, Mike breaks down Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic's performance so far. He dives deep into Darko's offensive schemes, defensive identity, ability to build team chemistry, likability factor, accountability standards, in-game adjustments, and more. Mike also goes in-depth on the heated Dejounte Murray-Jamal Shead incident from the recent Pelicans game—why Murray&#3...

The Raptors suffered a humiliating defeat in New Orleans tonight, falling 122-111 to the Pelicans in yet another disappointing performance. Mike breaks down the team's recurring nightmare: another complete collapse in the fourth quarter, where any hope of a comeback evaporated. There's still no clear offensive plan in sight, leaving the team looking disorganized and predictable. Scottie Ba...

The Toronto Raptors suffered yet another brutal fourth-quarter meltdown, falling 113-99 to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Despite a strong third quarter that kept them in the fight, Toronto came out flat and lifeless to open the fourth, scoring just 16 points while the Rockets pulled away with 27.Mike breaks it down: the Raptors' offense looked shaky and inconsistent—can they really rel...

The Toronto Raptors demolished the Dallas Mavericks 122-92 at Scotiabank Arena in a dominant blowout. In this episode, Mike breaks down Toronto's suffocating defense, RJ Barrett cooking on offense with a season-high 31 points, Jakob Poeltl owning the paint, strong bench contributions, why those little details will be huge moving forward, why we should keep an eye on Daniel Gafford this offseas...

The Toronto Raptors fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a final score of 115-107.In this episode, Mike breaks down the game: the Raptors' solid early start before things unraveled, the ongoing need to shift the team's culture, realistic expectations for this squad moving forward, whether Scottie Barnes is playing with enough aggression, the importance of incorporating more two-man action...

Former Toronto Raptor and longtime Sportsnet NBA analyst Alvin Williams joins The Mike Roach Show for an in-depth Raptors breakdown. They dive into why Toronto struggles against elite teams, the keys to playing a complete 48 minutes, embracing your role from the start, and how crucial strong coaching really is. Then, in a lively NBA roundtable, they debate if the Detroit Pistons are legit contende...

The Toronto Raptors stormed back with a dominant second half to defeat the Washington Wizards 134-125 on the road Saturday night. Mike breaks down Immanuel Quickley's stellar all-around game (27 points, 11 assists), the strong third- and fourth-quarter surges from Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl's return to form in the paint, why the Raptors must sustain full 48-minute efforts...

The Toronto Raptors fought hard and won several key moments, but ultimately fell short in a close battle, losing to the San Antonio Spurs 110-107 at Scotiabank Arena. In his recap, Mike highlights Jakob Poeltl as a major positive for Toronto—coming off the bench (after sitting out the prior game), he delivered a strong performance with solid scoring, rebounding, and defense against his former team...

The Toronto Raptors dropped a tough one at home, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 at Scotiabank Arena. In this episode, Mike breaks down how the Raptors burst out to a strong start in the first quarter but then eased off the gas, allowing OKC to take control with a big second and third quarter run. He dives into the persistent silly mistakes and turnovers that hurt Toronto, the frustra...

The Toronto Raptors delivered a stunning statement win on the road, absolutely annihilating the Milwaukee Bucks 122-94 at Fiserv Forum without their All-Star Scottie Barnes, who was out for personal reasons. Immanuel Quickley was the standout star of the night, pouring in 32 points—including 5-of-11 from deep—while dishing out 9 assists to lead a complete and electric offensive attack. The bench p...

The Toronto Raptors stormed into the Windy City and edged out the Chicago Bulls 110-101 in a gritty road win right after the All-Star break! Mike breaks it down: Toronto stayed aggressive on defense from start to finish, locking in all night. Brandon Ingram kept pouring in buckets (31 points!), Ja'Kobe Walter stepped up huge off the bench with key plays, and Immanuel Quickley clamped down with...

What's up, Raptors Nation! Mike here — tomorrow night we're going LIVE and diving straight into the comments section 🔥In this episode, I'm jumping into what YOU'VE been saying in the comments across the channel. We'll touch on all the hot topics subscribers have been buzzing about — from roster moves and lineup debates to those bold takes on trades and rotations. If you've...

In this episode, host Mike sits down with TSN NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd for an in-depth Toronto Raptors discussion. They cover the key steps the young Raptors squad needs to take to reach the next level, where mental and physical toughness comes from when building a developing team, whether fans sometimes overlook or take RJ Barrett for granted, Brandon Ingram's performance and expectations...

The Detroit Pistons dominated the Toronto Raptors 113-95 heading into the All-Star break. Mike breaks down why Detroit looked like a completely different team—superior physicality, relentless demeanor and attitude—while the shorthanded Pistons still overwhelmed Toronto. He discusses Jakob Poeltl's return from injury (9 points, 6 rebounds in limited minutes), why the Raptors' mindset and ef...

On this episode, Mike dives deep into Toronto Raptors star forward and newly minted All-Star Brandon Ingram. He breaks down Ingram's 2025-26 season—averaging 22.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 3.7 APG in 52 games—highlighting his incredible turnaround from injury-limited play the year before. Mike explores the key pros and cons of Ingram's game, whether he still has major upside at 28, why his scoring...

The Toronto Raptors dominated the Indiana Pacers 122-104 at Scotiabank Arena. In this episode, Mike breaks down the slow start, Darko's fiery halftime adjustments that sparked a massive third-quarter explosion, Scottie Barnes' all-around masterclass on both ends, Trayce Jackson-Davis' impressive double-double debut off the bench, RJ Barrett's aggressive play that helps set everyone...

On this episode, Mike dives into why -purposeful tanking- is so damaging to the NBA, hurting competitiveness, fan engagement, and the league's integrity. He breaks down the dismal playoff histories of serial losers, argues what should happen to executives, coaches, and staff when prolonged losing becomes the strategy (including accountability measures), explains why this issue is especially ur...

On this episode, Mike breaks down the Toronto Raptors' trade deadline acquisition of center Trayce Jackson-Davis from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick (via the Lakers).He dives into TJD's performance this season compared to his earlier years in the league, why GM Bobby Webster pulled the trigger on the deal, the key pros and cons of his game, his overall u...

The Toronto Raptors dominated the revamped Chicago Bulls with a convincing 123-107 victory at home in Toronto. In this recap, Mike breaks down the key factors: the importance of jumping out to a strong start, Brandon Ingram absolutely lighting it up with 33 points, the exciting growth in Ja'Kobe Walter's game, Sandro Mamukelashvili's standout big night off the bench, a wish for more hu...

The Toronto Raptors suffer a gut-wrenching 126-128 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Mike dives into the explosive early pace from both teams, Collin Murray-Boyles shining brighter by attacking the rim with more aggression, the Timberwolves bench providing massive spark off the pine, RJ Barrett's brutal late-game struggles, the key traits that separate a star f...

On this episode, Mike provides a detailed breakdown of Jakob Poeltl ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline. He dives into the pros and cons of his game, reviews his 2025-26 season stats through 21 games (9.7 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 2.1 APG on an elite 69.3% FG), discusses his lingering back injury with no established return timeline, explores what Poeltl brings to the Raptors as a reliable rim protector...

The Toronto Raptors secured a solid 107-100 victory over the Utah Jazz at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Mike highlighted RJ Barrett's strong performance, delivering his best scoring output since returning to the lineup with 21 points. Sandro Mamukelashvili came up big off the bench, contributing 20 points and making a real impact. Immanuel Quickley stood out with smart decision-making and solid...