Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors season is over after falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-102 in Game 7 of their first round playoff series. In Episode 2102, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the loss, dig into why it really came down the Raptors just not having enough functioning bodies to withstand the Cavs discovering that they could in fact play with some spine, and why the Raptors should be commended...

Zulfi Sheikh recaps Game 7 of the Toronto Raptors 114-102 Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. A gut punch to be sure, after going into the second half tied, the Raptors lost the rope. A 38-19 third quarter sealed their fates. Yet, the process toward nothing may have meant everything. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts...  Locked On NBA League-...

The Toronto Raptors are going back to Cleveland for Game 7 thanks to RJ Barrett's miraculous heroics at the end of overtime and one of the craziest shots in franchise history. In Episode 2101, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob react to Barrett's incredible bounce-in three to seal the 112-110 OT win for a Raptors team that just has no quit, and break down the rest of an absolute thriller. Off the top, t...

Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 112-110 Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs. STAR-J hits one of the biggest shots in Raptors history after a star-studded performance for the Raptors. It was gritty, dramatic and everything Toronto prepared for. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts...  Loc...

The Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers with their season on the line on Friday night in Game 6, but are they dead in the water without Brandon Ingram? In Episode 2100, Sean Woodley and Es Baraheni (The Athletic NBA Daily) to break down what the Raptors will need to do in order to overcome Brandon Ingram's potential absence in Game 6, and what kind of game they'll need from Scottie Bar...

The Toronto Raptors led Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, until they didn't -- was it a missed opportunity, or an encouraging road loss ahead of Friday's Game 6? In Episode 2099, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl discuss whether the Raptors were culpable for their Game 5 loss on the road, or if they simply came up on the wrong end of a whole lot of good fortune going the Cavs way. Maybe a little...

Zulfi Sheikh recaps the Toronto Raptors 125-120 Game 5 loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs. A heartbreaking outcome after fighting tooth and nail until the end. The Raptors ran out of gas in the fourth quarter and couldn't overcome the loss of Brandon Ingram. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts...  Locked On NBA Leag...

The Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a pivotal Game 5 tonight -- and Jamal Shead is a huge reason why the Raptors are in the position they're in. In Episode 2098, Sean Woodley goes solo to answer mailbag questions from you, the freaks! Off the top, Sean digs into why Jamal Shead's incredible impact despite almost zero offensive utility has been the most surprising development of...

Are the Cleveland Cavaliers out of tactical moves to make in the face of the smothering Toronto Raptors defense? In Episode 2097, Sean Woodley and Danny Cunningham (Locked On Cavs) link up to talk about where both the Raptors and Cavs sit as their series shifts back to Cleveland for Game 5 on Wednesday. Off the top, Danny asks Sean about how the Raptors' have been able to take over the series with...

The Toronto Raptors won an ugly, beautiful Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers to tied their first round series 2-2 heading back to Cleveland for Game 5 on Wednesday. In Episode 2096, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob break down how the Raptors' grinded their way to the win despite a miserable shooting game as a team, discuss Darko Rajakovic proving to be a big time playoff coach, and much more from...

Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 93-89 Game 4 win vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday. The Raptors overcome a HORRID offensive performance thanks to some defensive heroics. As gritty a win as they come to tie the series. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts...  Locked On NBA League-Wide: Ev...

The Toronto Raptors are alive and kicking after a 126-104 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3, thanks to Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamison Battle. In Episode 2095, Sean Woodley and Joe Wolfond dissect how the Raptors' picked apart the Cavaliers offense while managing to finally slow down Donovan Mitchell and James Harden on the defensive end. Off the top, they cha...

Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 126-104 Game 3 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett TAKE OVER in the second half, while Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamison Battle support with equally special efforts. The Raptors' first playoff win in four years! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have controlled their first round series with the Toronto Raptors so far, but do they have any vulnerabilities that the Raptors can exploit as the series shifts back to Toronto? In Episode 2094, Sean catches up with old friend Justin Rowan (The Chase Down) for a chat about the state of the Cavs fan psyche, where the team remains vulnerable even after the team got off to a s...

The Toronto Raptors are down 2-0 to the Cleveland Cavaliers with the series shifting to Toronto for Game 3 on Thursday -- what have we liked, and not like about their two performances so far? In Episode 2093, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl run through the good bits, the bad bits, and the things they're keeping an eye on for the rest of the series as the Raptors look to do the improbable and turn th...

The Toronto Raptors looked much improved compared to Game 1 in their 115-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, but while they played better, they weren't better enough. In Episode 2092, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob break down how the Raptors' showed signs of life in Game 2, why turnover trouble undid most of that good, Brandon Ingram's brutal outing and much more. Off the top, they chat a...

Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors Game 2 115-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs. Brandon Ingram's seven points on 3-of-15 shooting underscored a night the Raptors accomplished so much but still couldn't overcome the talent gap up top. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts...  Locked On NBA Lea...

The Toronto Raptors fell 126-113 in Game 1 of their first round series vs. the Cleveland Cavalaiers, and they simply need to find a way to slow down Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. In Episode 2091, Sean Woodley digs into what went wrong for the Raptors in Game 1, and how they can adjust going into Monday night's Game 2. Off the top, Sean digs into the Raptors' issues containing James Harden and...

Zulfi Sheikh, Duane Notice and Sean Woodley recap the Toronto Raptors 126-113 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. After the hard-fought first half, the Raptors lost the thread in the third quarter. Outscored 36-22 in the third and falling victim to the Cavaliers' preferred style of play proved too much to overcome. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms  🎧 ht...

What are the biggest questions facing the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers in their first round playoff series? In Episode 2090, Sean Woodley links up with Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs to run through the biggest questions facing each team as they head into the playoffs, the swings players that could alter the course of the series, and their predictions. Off the top, Sean grills Danny...

The Toronto Raptors are underdogs in their first round playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but are there any matchup advantages they can press? In Episode 2089, Sean Woodley and Joe Wolfond do a deep dive into all the tactical items of note when it comes to the Raptors-Cavs matchup. Off the top, they chat about what it would mean for Toronto's chances of an upset if Immanuel Quickley isn'...

With the Toronto Raptors set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs, it's time for another round of What's More Likely?! In Episode 2088, Sean Woodley and Katie run through three What's More Likely? scenarios ahead of the Raptors series with the Cavs. Off the top, is it more like the Toronto Raptors have a player average more than 25 points a game in this series, OR to have zero pl...

Who will win the 2021 Draft Class duel between Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley in the Toronto Raptors first round series with the Cleveland Cavaliers? In Episode 2087, Sean Woodley goes solo for a bonus mailbag edition of the show! Barnes vs. Mobley, who has the edge? Which deep bench guys on the Raptors are the most likely to swing a series? What should the expectations be for Collin Murray-Boyles...

The Toronto Raptors are underdogs in their first round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that doesn't mean we can't put an optimistic spin on the matchup. In Episode 2086, Sean Woodley is joined by stand-up comic and die-hard Raptors fan Andrew Ivimey to outline the Optimist's Guide to the Raptors first round playoff series. Off the top, they chat about the areas of the Raptors-Cavs matc...

The Toronto Raptors are the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference and will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs! In Episode 2085, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob to talk about the Raptors' locking up the fifth-place after handling the Brooklyn Nets while the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic (LOL) both lost on Sunday, their reflections on the Raptors' return to rele...