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Raptors Pursue Second Title After 2019 Championship

9/7/2026

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The Toronto Raptors are targeting a second NBA championship after their 2019 title.
They remained in the title race after a Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in May.
Toronto posted a 113.25 defensive rating, ranking fifth in the NBA last season.
The roster’s versatile lineups, featuring Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and rookie Ja'Kobe Walter, shift among small-ball, four-guard, and multi-position sets.

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Story summary

The Toronto Raptors are targeting a second NBA championship after their 2019 title.
They remained in the title race after a Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in May.
Toronto posted a 113.25 defensive rating, ranking fifth in the NBA last season.
The roster’s versatile lineups, featuring Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and rookie Ja'Kobe Walter, shift among small-ball, four-guard, and multi-position sets.