The Mike Roach Show

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...

The Toronto Raptors appeared poised for victory after dominating the third quarter, but they completely blew it in a frustrating 120-130 loss to the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center in Orlando. In this episode, Mike dives into how Scottie Barnes continues to elevate the team's overall success without forcing his scoring, the persistent issue of passing up clean looks in favor of contested three...

The New York Knicks dominated the Toronto Raptors with a convincing 119-92 victory on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Mike broke down the game, highlighting how the Knicks displayed a level of physical toughness and grit that the Raptors simply couldn't match all evening. New York exploded in the third quarter, catching fire offensively to blow the game open with a massive run...

In this episode of The Mike Roach Show, Mike dives deep into all things RJ Barrett. He breaks down RJ's performance this season, including from a basic statistical lens—highlighting his scoring, efficiency, rebounding, playmaking, and more—while unpacking the biggest strengths in his game and the key areas still holding him back. Mike also explores why trade rumors continue to swirl around the...

The Toronto Raptors delivered a stunning upset, shocking the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder with a hard-fought 103-101 victory on the road. In his breakdown, Mike highlighted the team's rock-solid defensive effort that held OKC in check during key moments, while Immanuel Quickley put on an absolute 3-point clinic, dropping 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge. Scottie Barnes step...

Raptors CRUSH the Blazers 110-98 in Portland! 🔥 RJ Barrett makes his return to the lineup, Gradey Dick stays consistent with buckets over his last 10 games, Scottie Barnes locks in with an elite defensive masterclass, Brandon Ingram stays ice-cold under pressure, and Immanuel Quickley keeps displaying smarter decisions. All that + more in tonight's recap with Mike Roach.🔔 Don't forget to...

The Toronto Raptors dug deep and clawed out a solid road win over the Sacramento Kings, prevailing 122-109 in Sacramento. Mike breaks down how the Raptors jumped out to a strong early lead despite playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Fresh off setting a new franchise record with an explosive 145-point outburst against the Golden State Warriors the previous night (January 20), Toronto sho...

The legendary Toronto Raptors play-by-play broadcaster Jack Armstrong joins the podcast. He and Mike reminisce about Mike's first experience shadowing Jack while covering the NBA Draft together. They dive into why staying true to your authentic self matters so much in life, plus a deep discussion on all things Raptors. The conversation covers RJ Barrett's heart, grit, and toughness; Scotti...

Immanuel Quickley erupted for a career-high-tying 40 points (on an efficient 11-of-13 shooting, including 7-of-8 from three) and added 10 assists, leading the Toronto Raptors to a dominant 145-127 road victory over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in Oakland. In this breakdown, Mike highlights:- Quickley's smart shot selection and aggressive attacks on the paint, which helped him domi...

The Toronto Raptors were thoroughly dominated by Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers, falling 110-93 in a tough road loss at Crypto.com Arena. In the post-game breakdown, Mike highlights how Luka Dončić elevated his play after a quieter first quarter, taking over and helping the Lakers pull away. DeAndre Ayton faced virtually no resistance inside, going a perfect 10-for-10 from the field en rou...