Darko Rajaković Postgame on Resilience, Bench Impact, and Team Connection in Cleveland | The Coach’s Pulse Date: October 31, 2025 Source: Toronto Raptors (YouTube) After a gritty road win in Cleveland, head coach Darko Rajaković praised his team’s resilience, bench energy, and togetherness. The Raptors rallied back from a double-digit deficit to capture a key […]
Not good enough. That’s what Darko Rajaković said. Scottie Barnes said it. But the results still aren’t matching the urgency they keep talking about. The Raptors have now dropped four straight games after a 139-121 defeat to the Rockets, falling to 1-4 on the season in a stretch that has been equal parts disappointing and
Darko Rajaković Postgame on Rebounding Struggles, Second Unit Roles, and Defensive Execution | The Coach’s Pulse Date: October 29, 2025 Source: BASKETMAN (YouTube) Following the Toronto Raptors’ loss to the Houston Rockets, head coach Darko Rajaković spoke with reporters about the team’s rebounding struggles, the impact of missing Jakob Poeltl, and the need for stronger
This one felt off from the start. The Toronto Raptors dropped their third straight game, falling 121–103 to the San Antonio Spurs in a matchup that exposed one of this team’s early flaws: slow starts and inconsistent focus. Against a young, confident Spurs group led by Victor Wembanyama, Toronto found itself chasing from the opening
The Coach’s Pulse: Darko Rajaković on Slow Start, Wembanyama’s Impact, and Barrett’s Growth After Loss to Spurs Date: October 27, 2025 Source: Jump View (YouTube) Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković spoke to reporters following the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He discussed the Raptors’ sluggish start, the impact of Victor Wembanyama, and
This wasn’t supposed to happen.This can’t happen. If there’s one thing the Toronto Raptors were always supposed to bring, it’s effort. That’s their identity. Even when the execution slips or shots don’t fall, the compete level was never meant to waver. But in last night’s 139–129 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, that foundation cracked —
The Coach’s Pulse: Darko Rajaković on Transition Struggles, Barnes’ Breakout, and Sandro’s Spark Date: October 26, 2025 Opponent: Dallas Mavericks After a hard-fought game that slipped away in the third quarter, Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković spoke with the media about what went wrong defensively, Scottie Barnes’ standout performance, and the continued growth of Sandro
It’s hard to be mad at effort — but effort alone doesn’t win in this league. The Raptors gave the Milwaukee Bucks everything they could handle on Friday night, but in the end, Giannis Antetokounmpo reminded everyone why he’s still one of the NBA’s most unstoppable forces. Toronto fell 122–116, a loss that stings more
After an offseason filled with speculation, questions, and uncertainty, the Raptors vs Hawks season opener delivered exactly what Toronto fans needed — belief. The Raptors showed up and made a statement, dominating the Atlanta Hawks 138-118 in a wire-to-wire performance that showcased cohesion, defensive grit, lineup versatility, and, most importantly, a renewed commitment to their
A new Toronto Raptors season is here, and the possibilities feel boundless. For the first time in five years, the Raptors look poised to make a significant impact in what appears to be a weaker Eastern Conference. As we gear up for tonight’s Raptors season opener against the Atlanta Hawks—a matchup sure to test this
