The Mike Roach Show

Savanna Hamilton—basketball broadcaster, host and reporter for CBC, and co-host of the Cinderella Stories podcast—joins The Mike Roach Show to dive into all things Toronto Tempo. The conversation highlights the addition of Kiki Rice, the team’s sixth overall draft pick, and explores why the leadership of Teresa Resch and Monica Wright Rogers is exactly what the organization needs to succeed. Beyon...

Tonight on the post-game show, I'll break down the Toronto Raptors taking on the Brooklyn Nets in the final game of the regular season at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference at 45-36, controlling their own destiny for a guaranteed playoff spot, while the Nets are at the bottom of the East at 20-61 with nothing left to play for. I'll discuss where the Ra...

In today’s Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks post-game video, I break down everything from the final score and key moments to a full game analysis, player performances, stats, box score, and what this matchup means for the Raptors’ playoff hopes. We dive into the turning points at Madison Square Garden, who stepped up for Toronto, where they struggled, and how the Raptors performed in critical ca...

In this post-game breakdown of the Toronto Raptors versus the Miami Heat, I dive deep into the full game recap, key moments, and standout player performances while analyzing the advanced stats and official box score. We’ll examine what this matchup means for the Raptors playoff positioning and seeding implications as the season winds down, along with coaching decisions, tactical adjustments, and c...

In tonight’s Eastern Conference matchup, the Toronto Raptors faced the Miami Heat at Scotiabank Arena. In this post-game breakdown, we recap the key moments, analyze the Raptors’ offensive and defensive execution, highlight standout player performances, and review the full box score and advanced stats. With playoff positioning on the line, we also break down exactly what the result means for Toron...

With just a handful of games left in the regular season, Toronto is battling to secure a top-6 seed and avoid the Play-In Tournament. A strong finish could lock in an outright playoff berth, while a slip risks dropping them into the 7-8 Play-In spot against the likes of the Charlotte Hornets. The Celtics, already locked into a high seed as one of the East's top teams, are playing for momentum...

The Raptors sit in the No. 7 spot and are battling to hold or improve their seeding as the regular season winds down. A win on the road would be crucial for maintaining position in the tight Eastern playoff race and avoiding a tougher play-in scenario, especially after a recent loss to Sacramento. The Grizzlies, already eliminated from playoff contention with one of the league's poorer records...

The Raptors sit in the No. 6 seed with a chance to solidify their playoff positioning and avoid slipping into the play-in tournament. A win would help maintain separation from the 7th-seeded 76ers while keeping pressure on higher seeds. Toronto is coming off a dominant home win over Orlando but dropped their most recent road game in Detroit. The Kings, one of the league's worst teams this seas...

The Raptors are riding a two-game winning streak, including a dominant 139-87 blowout of Orlando, and sit firmly in the No. 5 spot. A strong finish could help them lock in a top-6 seed and avoid the play-in tournament, with a potential first-round matchup against the 4th-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers looming. The Pistons, who have already clinched a playoff berth and are battling for the East's t...

Tonight's matchup: Toronto Raptors (41-32, 5th in the Eastern Conference) host the Orlando Magic (39-34, 8th/9th in the East).The Raptors, fresh off a 119-106 win over New Orleans, sit in the No. 5 spot and are fighting to secure a top-6 seed and avoid the play-in tournament. A victory would widen their cushion over the Magic (who trail by about two games) and other chasers like the Heat, whil...

On this episode, Mike delivers his in-depth analysis of Scottie Barnes. He breaks down Barnes’ performance this season, reviews his career stats and progression over the years, highlights the pros and cons of his game, and discusses what needs to change for him to take the next step. He also explores what adjustments Scottie should make moving forward with his gameplay, along with how the Raptors’...

The Toronto Raptors hosted the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at Scotiabank Arena in a crucial late-season matchup. In this full post-game reaction, we break down everything you need to know: key moments from all four quarters, standout performances, coaching adjustments, and what this result means moving forward. We dive deep into the Raptors’ offensive and defensive execution, player rotations, an...

The Toronto Raptors (40-31) took on the Los Angeles Clippers (36-36) tonight at the Intuit Dome in a cross-conference matchup with major playoff implications! In this video, I break down everything from the opening tip to the final buzzer: key moments, standout performances, coaching adjustments, and what this result means for both teams' postseason hopes. Key TakeawaysWhat does this win/loss...

The Toronto Raptors took on the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center tonight! Who stepped up big, who struggled, and what does this mean for both teams moving forward? In this video we break down:- Full game recap & key moments- Standout performances from both sides- Coaching decisions and X-factors- Injury updates and impact on the rotation- What this result means for the Raptors’ playoff push (or t...

The Toronto Raptors dropped a road game to the Phoenix Suns tonight at Footprint Center. The Suns built an early lead and never looked back, pulling away decisively behind strong shooting and defensive pressure that stifled Toronto's offense. The Raptors struggled to find rhythm and couldn't mount a serious comeback. Phoenix secured a comfortable home win, while Toronto looks to bounce bac...

Raptors fell to the Denver Nuggets 121-115 in a tough, hard-fought battle. Mike breaks down the key highlights: The Raptors showed great physicality and competitiveness throughout the game. Ja'Kobe Walter delivered another strong performance off the bench, providing a spark. Scottie Barnes held his own defensively against Nikola Jokić in a challenging matchup. Immanuel Quickley played with poi...

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...