Balling In The 6ix

What. A. Series. We do our typical dramatic recaps of Games 5 and 6 against the Boston Celtics before analysing a massive Game 7 for Toronto and Nick Nurse. It could be the last time we see these boys play together. We also look at: :: Why Miami Heat will be tougher to face for either Boston or Toronto than the Milwaukee Bucks :: OG at the five - is the Raps' future small ball? :: The importance o...

Vural and KJ round up and analyse Games 3 and 4 of the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Eastern Conference Semi-Finals before tonight's Game 5. We talk: :: OG in the clutch :: Kyle Lowry proves, once again, he doesn't choke in the play-offs :: The Raptors' starters heavy minutes Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

2-0 down to Boston. Wow. But fear not - KJ and Vural are here to inject some optimism into all Toronto Raptors' fans. We talk: :: How Lowry and VanVleet going 3-19 from three, while Smart hits FIVE triples in the fourth, is just unnatural. :: Siakam as a no.1 option. :: Why Matty Thomas needs to get back into the rotation. Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

We were meant to be discussing the Toronto Raptors-Boston Celtics matchup - but instead, we look at the ramifications of a monumental night in the NBA. Each podcast host put their views forward separately; they do not necessarily endorse the others, and are putting their own views forward, not of the organisations they may work for. Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

KJ and Vural concisely break down the latest two rounds of games from every NBA playoff series, including: :: Norman Powell's remarkable consistency - and how the Toronto Raptors are taking care of business on both ends of the floor. :: Why the Raptors' bench mob is back! :: How Luka Doncic is outshining Paul George - badly. :: Nicola Jokic's failure to lead the Nuggets in their series against the...

KJ and Vural talk through a pulsating opening round of playoff fixtures, which saw shock upsets by the Magic and the Blazers, while Toronto took care of business. We spoke about: :: Whether the Bucks need a Vucevic stopper :: Toronto's third-quarter woes :: Why the Heat-Pacers series will go the distance and much more. RESULTS Denver Nuggets 135 Utah Jazz 125 Toronto Raptors 134 Brooklyn Nets 110...

Another day, another W for the Toronto Raptors. KJ and Vural discuss a gorgeous 3-0 week for Nick Nurse's troops, including - :: How OG and Siakam shut down LeBron James and Anthony Davis. :: Steady Freddy's elite form in the bubble. :: Why Toronto fans shouldn't be worried about letting leads slip in the third quarter. Follow on Hotmic for live commentary of selected Raptors' games - download it...

PREDICTIONS TIME.  That's right, KJ and Vural submit their full bracket predictions for the NBA playoffs. There's still some regular season to go, but the Magic and the Trail Blazers/Grizzlies should take the 8th seed - and we predict every single matchup from there. Tweet us your own playoff prediction brackets by filling in your custom one here: https://www.printyourbrackets.com/images/fill...

The NBA is back - albeit in the strange form - and that means KJ and Vural can finally record together in a socially distanced manner. We talk: :: The Raptors' chances of repeating their 2019 NBA Final heroics :: How games will be different in Disneyland :: Who will end up making the playoffs from both the Eastern and Western Conference. Look out for a bumper predictions podcast next week! Make su...

We welcome back two medical experts - including your co-host Vural - to talk through the recoveries of some of the league's finest after falling foul to injury. With a particular focus on Derrick Rose and other stars who have suffered long-term injury, this is the second part of a three-part special on injuries. Qualifications - Vural Ergisi: Medical Sciences Degree, Cambridge University Mehmet Er...

We welcome two medical experts - including your co-host Vural - to talk through some of the league's most odd, gruesome and fascinating injuries. With a particular focus on Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant and Joel Embiid, this is the first part of a three-part special on injuries. Qualifications -  Vural Ergisi: Medical Sciences Degree, Cambridge University Mehmet Ergisi: studying Medicine at Imperi...

AT 27, Malcolm Miller is still languishing on the end of the Raptors' bench. He's seen the likes of Fred VanVleet and Chris Boucher carve out roles in a winning side, but he's struggling to get minutes on the court, despite being serviceable when he does appear. So who is Malcolm Miller? We look at his full career - from high school to the NBA - and analyse where the fringe Toronto player is at. F...

RELIVE the monumental 2019 NBA Finals as the Toronto Raptors win their FIRST NBA Championship. In just 30 minutes, Vural and KJ take you through all the thrills and spills of the series, interjected with some of the best commentary Matty D and the gang had to offer. Make sure you follow us on Twitter: @BallingInThe6ix and on Hotmic - download it for free at hotmic.io using the code 'BALLING754'. C...

This was the Toronto Raptors' second conference finals - and did they deliver. Four straight victories after going down 2-0 to the Milwaukee Bucks set up an epic showdown with the Golden State Warriors. KJ and Vural hammer home the magic of the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals with analysis of all the performances, tactics and eventual results. With commentary from your favourite broadcasters as wel...

Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce....GAME, SERIES, TORONTO HAS WON. Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers was special and etched Kawhi Leonard into all of our hearts. But there was also six other pulsating games in the series - and we help you relive every single one. With credit to TSN, Ximo Pierto and others for commentary. Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

What better time to replay the Toronto Raptors' amazing Championship run? We replay memorable commentary and give our take on the Eastern Conference First Round matchup against the Orlando Magic. From Matty D and Jack Armstrong's unmissable commentary to KJ and Vural's hard-hitting analysis, the episode will take you through reams of nostalgia as the Raptors made their way to the Eastern Conferenc...

Give us some guidance, Mr Silver! KJ is OUT with coronavirus this week, so Vural gets to live the dream and host his own episode. He talks the future of the 2019-20 NBA season. Follow us on Twitter: @BallingInThe6ix

Balling in the 6ix will continue to provide content during these dark days. This time, we take a deep dive into the story of Chris Boucher! Follow us on Twitter: @BallingInThe6ix

We clinched playoffs - and we did it in style. The Toronto Raptors completed a FOUR game West Coast winning streak with a stylish victory over the Utah Jazz. We talk Norman Powell, Patrick McCaw and the Bucks taking 3 Ls! Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

L L L but then the Raptors bounced back against the Phoenix Suns! We take a look at the losses to the Bucks, the Nuggets and the mighty Hornets. At least we have (LONDON, UK BORN) OG Anunoby! Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

All-Star Season is over - but it was a good one, for a change. We talk Adam Silver's reforms, why Giannis picked Kyle Lowry AND Pascal Siakam in his team and the efficient 15-game winning streak.

We just playing! KJ and Vural break down the All Star votes - who missed out, and who doesn't deserve to be there? We also talk the most significant trades that went down - and who was the overall winner! P.S We kept Masai in Toronto!

KJ and Vural discuss the Toronto Raptors' 11 (ELEVEN) game winning streak, Nick Nurse going to the All-Star Game and Kobe Bryant's FULL legacy. Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

CARMELO ANTHONY sinks his second winner against the Toronto Raptors - 10 years after the last one, with a replica shot. But the Raptors bounced back with a heroic OT win against the Hornets. Before that, wins against Brooklyn and Cleveland sandwiched a strange loss to Miami. We talk ALL OF THEM at lightning speed, before Vural gives us a breakdown of Oshae Brissett's career. Follow us on Twitter @...

We discuss two pulsating Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics games. We also talk: - Oshae Brisett bursting onto the scene. - Patrick McCaw as a point guard? Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix and ask any questions you want analysed!