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The Raptors Show with Will Lou

Will Lou and Alex Wong talk all things Raptors live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 2pm-3pm ET.

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Latest Episodes:

What to Make Of the Up-And-Down, Always .500 Raptors? Jan 27, 2022

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Alex Wong is joined by TheScore’s Joseph Casciaro to talk about Toronto’s latest disappointing last-second defeat in Chicago, how to manage expectations for a young Raptors team, and what items would belong in a Raptors Museum of Artifacts (00:15). Later, the two brainstorm ways to improve the All-Star Weekend viewing experience (37:45).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Raptors Reaction: Losing Another Close Game Jan 27, 2022

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Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 111-105 loss to the Bulls in Chicago and discuss Toronto's resilience, ability to compete till the end, defensive inconsistencies, Raptors using their size against a much smaller Bulls team, Gary Trent Jr.'s two technical fouls, and how Scottie Barnes performed in his return to the lineup.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

What to Make Of OG Anunoby’s Offensive Progression? Jan 26, 2022

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Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert to discuss Pascal’s playmaking, Gary Trent’s shotmaking, Malachi Flynn’s best game of the season, and the strangest things about the arena experience (00:12). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com assesses OG Anunoby’s improvement on offence this season (33:52).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Raptors Reaction: Siakam & Trent Jr. Backcourt Leads the Way Jan 26, 2022

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Will Lou recaps the Raptors' 125-113 victory over the visiting Hornets and discusses Toronto's offensive execution in the first half. He breaks down getting a boost from the bench with Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton, Pascal Siakam grabbing 12 assists (and a near triple-double) with Fred VanVleet out, and Trent Jr.'s ability to find his shot.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Who Should the Raptors Target at the Trade Deadline? Jan 25, 2022

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Will Lou is joined by the FAN Morning Show's Blake Murphy to discuss Fred VanVleet's minutes, why the Raptors struggle against zone defenses, and if a new starting lineup is required to overcome their recent slow starts (00:05). Later, they recap Yuta Watanabe, Dalano Banton, and Malachi Flynn's performance with the 905 last night, and debate Toronto's trade deadline strategy (29:34).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Inside the (Almost) Comeback of the Century Jan 24, 2022

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Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss their in-person reunion at Scotiabank Arena yesterday to watch the Raptors nearly pull off a historic comeback against the Blazers, and try to explain the many reasons for the team’s inconsistency through 44 games (00:16). Later, the two chat about Jalen Harris, former Raptors bench players they would like to have back, and continue to dive into Will Lou’s 75 favourite animals of all-time in celebration of the NBA’s 75th anniversary season (30:02).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Raptors Reaction: Lack of Focus From the Jump Jan 24, 2022

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Will Lou recaps the Raptors 114-105 loss to the visiting Portland Trailblazers and chats about the slow start in the first half from Toronto, the lack of focus since warm-ups, foul trouble between Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, how they mounted a comeback in the second half, and Dalano Banton's energy coming off the bench.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blood In The Garden with Chris Herring Jan 22, 2022

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Alex Wong is joined by Sports Illustrated senior writer and author of “Blood In The Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks” to chat about his new book and the story behind how Charles Oakley ended up on the Raptors. Later, the two discuss the Raptors season and Gary Trent Jr.’s mohair cardigan before diving into Chris’s favorite 90s NBA rivalries.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Raptors Reaction: Another Dramatic Win vs. Wizards Jan 22, 2022

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Will Lou recaps the Raptors 109-105 victory over the Washington Wizards and touches on the history between the two teams, OG Anunoby's defence on Bradley Beal, Scottie Barnes' response to his performance against the Dallas Mavericks, Fred VanVleet's playmaking when his shot isn't going down and how Gary Trent Jr. played in his return to the lineup.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Fan Question Friday on the Raptors Show! Jan 21, 2022

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Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Faizal Khamisa for a quick round of small talk before the pair dive into Eric Flynn’s recent social media comments about Nick Nurse and the Raptors (06:23). Later, Will and Alex answer your questions regarding new nicknames for the players, if the starting lineup should change, if Dalano Banton can outrun the subway train, what player development means for an organization, and more (32:29)!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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