Immanuel Quickley is questionable (illness) and Jamison Battle is doubtful (ankle sprain) for tomorrow against the Celtics. RJ Barrett remains out.

It can both be true that the Raptors are struggling to find a consistent offensive rhythm without RJ and that the 5th game in 7 nights has taken a toll tonight. No excuses, just reality. This team needs to be healthy to be good.

Based on Elo ratings (more accurate measure of current performance compared to FIFA), we're looking at: 25 - Canada 13 - Switzerland 89 - Qatar 18 - Italy / 40 - Wales / 64 N. Ireland / 68 Bosnia + Herzegovina

"These are the teams in Pot 1" and the first team shown is Canada 🥲

Canada is officially in Group B, Mexico in Group A, and USA in Group D. They are all Pot 1 teams which means they can't be drawn alongside Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Can't be drawn with other CONCACAF nations either.

Ochai Agbaji has been ruled out for tonight's game due to personal reasons. Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett were already ruled out previously. Luka Doncic won't play as he's in Slovenia for the birth of his 2nd child.

Scottie Barnes has been named East Defensive Player of the Month for October/November. Barnes recorded 64 stocks (steals + blocks) which tied for most in the NBA and was the only player in the league with 30+ steals and 30+ blocks.

ICYMI

It wasn't going to be all peaches and cream for the Raptors. Latest Raptors in 7 looks at: - Offensive struggles with RJ injured - CMB impactful against Knicks - Ja'Kobe's defence - A big litmus test on the way over the next 5 games raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-fa...

RJ Barrett is confirmed out for tomorrow's game against the Blazers. He's due to have his right knee re-evaluated Wednesday, Raptors host the Lakers Thursday and the Hornets Friday.

It wasn't going to be all peaches and cream for the Raptors. Latest Raptors in 7 looks at: - Offensive struggles with RJ injured - CMB impactful against Knicks - Ja'Kobe's defence - A big litmus test on the way over the next 5 games raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-fa...

Big challenge ahead for the Raptors as the updated schedule has 7 games in 11 days Nov. 29 @ Hornets Nov. 30 @ Knicks Dec. 2 vs. Blazers Dec. 4 vs. Lakers Dec. 5 vs. Hornets Dec. 7 vs. Celtics Dec. 9 vs. Knicks (Cup) Definitely helps that Dec. 2-9 is all at home.

League confirms the Raptors will host the Knicks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 8:30pm ET. The entire NBA Cup knockout stage is available on Amazon Prime.

The Raptors will host the Knicks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The Magic will host the Heat in the other East QF. Games will be Dec. 9 and 10th.

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social joined me to talk about the Raptors -- you guessed it -- winning a basketball game against the Cavs. 🏀BI's big night 🏀Crunch time defense & the 2 PG lineup 😍 🏀Gradey Dink? And when will this streak end?! youtu.be/YUnpTaUHWdc

ICYMI, latest Raptors in 7 looks at - Raptors crunch time defence - IQ/Shead lineups wreaking havoc - BI ready to empty the clip when asked - Scottie continuing to be Mr. Impact - Give Darko his flowers raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/the-raptor...

Final 3:30 of 2nd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-4 Final 5:40 of 3rd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-7 Final 4:30 of 4th Q, Raps outscored Cavs 7-0 IQ+Shead lineups to close 2nd and 4th. Scottie joined Ingram + bench to end 3rd 37-11 over crucial stretches in a game the Raptors won by 11

Latest Raptors in 7 - Ja'Kobe making an impact - Gradey doing non-shooting things - Mamu's bounce back - PG perfection raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-st...

Raptors get outscored by 1 in the second quarter, miss out on a chance to really lay down the hammer after going up 47-33. Wizards bench has outscored the Raps bench 29-15, Gradey scoreless while Tre Johnson has been good with 12 on 4-of-5 shooting

lmao mamu, that's borderline shaqtin

Ah, RJ's banker was just after the shot clock buzzer

RJ's time to shine

such a settled, composed nature to scottie's jumper this season

Mamu did a whole lot of running to nowhere getting back there

the activity to result ratio on that last offensive possession was WILD

Lol teammates got love for BI after he gets the steal and snares the loose ball on the floor to get the Raptors out on the break

Raps jump out 11-2 and this looks like it could be a long night for the Wizards

Like the defensive synergy there. Jak gets beat off the bounce, Quick helps and Jak is able to recover for the contest, Ingram comes in for the board

With most of FIFA World Cup qualifying done, here's my latest for Yahoo on everything you need to know on what Canada's picture looks like ahead of the draw on Dec. 5: ca.news.yahoo.com/fifa-mens-wo...

Collin Murray-Boyles is doubtful to play tonight with a right MCL sprain

The Scottie Barnes block party has been a fun one so far You can read more about it at Raptors in 7: raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/the-raptor...

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social and I broke down a really fun and highlight-filled win over the Hornets! 🏀That crunch time defense... whew🚫 🏀Brandon Ingram is very much here 🏀A plea to the teens to move on from LaMelo Ball Plus so much more! youtu.be/bTTv6hamzGA

What a fun win last night! Wrote about a Raptors team that is pushing us to recalibrate expectations - Can this team flirt with 50 wins? - Barnes' constant energy and intensity - Ingram getting more explosive And more at Raptors in 7! open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...

Down to 10 men in just the 6th minute against Ecuador Thursday night, the #CanMNT showed the resilience that can rally a nation. On how head coach Jesse Marsch wants Canada to get behind his team and how the Blue Jays inspired them along the way: ca.news.yahoo.com/canada-mens-...

Canada men's soccer team getting in a practice ahead of the Ecuador match on Thursday. Jesse Marsch urging his squad to be sharp early with "play fast but don't rush" a consistent theme.

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social joined me to sniff some stuff out from the first 10 Raptors games. What's real, what's not & what are we still unsure on? 🏀The East: jumbled all year? 🏀Better days ahead for the starters 🏀Is the offense legit? youtu.be/K6b7n3TxiFs

Latest Raptors in 7 - Showing offensive resilience on the road - Scottie pushing the pace - IQ getting going - CMB's defensive reel - Darko searching for options without Jak open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...

For @SportcastingNBA, wrote about the Lakers and Suns' defensive success against Victor Wembanyama, how De'Aaron Fox will help, and how Wemby and the Spurs will be better for it long term: www.sportscasting.com/news/how-pho...

If you like well written Raptors observations give Vivek's substack a go!

New From The Logo! @vivekmjacob.bsky.social & coach John Bennett join me in the studio to talk Ja drama in Memphis, how real Chicago's 6-1 start is, how concerned we should be about Orlando, and why Draymond Green's hypocritical "new media" is a SHAM: youtu.be/VNCFppkedV4?...

Put together 8 observations on the Raptors through the opening eight games: - Stressing too early about IQ - Centre depth house of cards - Ingram bringing the right offensive hierarchy - Scottie playing to his strengths And more! open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where I'm joined by @vivekmjacob.bsky.social to play What's More Likely: This Team Can't Miss Edition. 🏀IQ finishes at 40+% 3FG OR Scottie finishes under 32% 🏀RJ: 65+% at the rim OR 75+% at the line? 🏀Top-5 eFG% OR Bottom-5 eFG% allowed? youtu.be/Q8fmWMW6nW4

I gotta get better at posting both on Twitter and Blue Sky lol. ICYMI, On a Blue Jays team that lost in heartbreaking fashion that will sting for some time, but not before giving fans memories they've yearned to have for 32 years. For Yahoo Canada: ca.news.yahoo.com/world-series...

Great insights into how the Blue Jays are overcoming adversity.

Rafa Nadal used to say the key to his resiliency was learning to enjoy suffering. It's a quote I thought of a lot after the Blue Jays lost in 18 games, and a big reason why I think they won Game 4. Wrote about it in my latest for Yahoo Canada: ca.news.yahoo.com/world-series...

Icymi, my Game 1 story on a Blue Jays team that doesn't see a Goliath in front of them and is intent on showing why they deserve this stage: ca.news.yahoo.com/world-series...

Icymi, my Game 1 story on a Blue Jays team that doesn't see a Goliath in front of them and is intent on showing why they deserve this stage: ca.news.yahoo.com/world-series...

Gonna plug my pregame story on the comeback kings one last time, next one will be up tomorrow am

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the LA Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 of the World Series - NINE run 6th inning led by Barger Grand Slam - Kirk tremendous 3-3 night with a walk and HR - Varsho big 2 run homer to tie it early - Yesavage battles without splitter for 4 innings - Pen comes thru

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