Toronto Raptors
NBA's northern franchise
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association, based in Toronto, Ontario—the only NBA franchise located in Canada.
Founded in 1995, the team won its first championship in 2019.
The name references the popularity of dinosaurs following the film Jurassic Park, and fans often simply call them the Raps.
Their home games are played at Scotiabank Arena.
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- 2019Final pre-pandemic year
- rosterList of members
- draftPreliminary version of text
Leak in drops
- alley-oopAerial pass-to-dunk play
- reboundReturn after deflection
- slam dunkForceful basket from above
- free throwUncontested penalty basket attempt
crossover · assist · layup · three-pointer · jump shot · screen · turnover · fast break
Canada's most populous province
- CN TowerToronto's iconic observation structure
- DrakeAdult male duck
- maple leafDistinctive lobed tree foliage
- poutineGravy-soaked fries with curds
Tim Hortons · loonie · toque · GTA · Jurassic Park · ACC · Bay Street · Queen Street
Vince Carter
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- 2019Final pre-pandemic year
- rosterList of members
draft · playoffs · jersey · fans · arena · bench · coach · owner
dribble
Leak in drops
free throw · crossover · assist · layup · three-pointer · jump shot · screen · turnover · fast break · zone defense
Ontario
Canada's most populous province
- CN TowerToronto's iconic observation structure
- DrakeAdult male duck
- maple leafDistinctive lobed tree foliage
poutine · Tim Hortons · loonie · toque · GTA · Jurassic Park · ACC · Bay Street · Queen Street · Lake Ontario
Velociraptor
Fast predatory dinosaur genus
- clawCurved animal nail
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
- JurassicDinosaur-dominated geological period
prehistoric · fossil · theropod · Cretaceous · carnivore · extinct · mascot · logo · feathered · swift
parade
Ceremonial public procession
triumph · victory · champions · dynasty · historic · underdog · comeback · clutch · legacy
- Canadamaple leaf, maple syrup, hockey, beaver, Ottawa
- Canadian Sportshockey, curling, lacrosse, NHL, CFL
- Expansion TeamsAnaheim Ducks, Arizona Diamondbacks, Carolina Panthers, Colorado Rockies, Florida Panthers
Toronto RaptorsLos Angeles Lakers
Professional basketball franchise, California
Boston Celtics · New York Knicks · Chicago Bulls · Philadelphia 76ers · Milwaukee Bucks
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