The Toronto Raptors win-streak continues. In this episode, Mike Bossetti and Matt Stocco discuss the recent stretch of games and the big Jimmy Butler trade.
The latest episode of the Raptors Rapture podcast continues as Mike Bossetti and Matt Stocco discuss the recent 6-0 trip (up to the New York Knicks win), the upcoming schedule, and how the big Jimmy Butler trade to the Philadelphia 76ers affects the Toronto Raptors.
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Jimmy Butler has been traded!
It finally happened! The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their drama over the weekend by sending Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers for a package that included Robert Covington and Dario Saric.
This is an interesting move for the 76ers, as they have dramatically re-shaped their team by bringing in another star. However, they might have given up one too many role players.
Additionally, this also changes the Eastern Conference, as a team who might have been on the outside looking in on the elite teams, is suddenly right back in the conversation.
The recent 6-0 Stretch
The Raptors are rolling! After suffering a tough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Raptors have rolled on to another 6-0 stretch.
The wins have been impressive, and include the first sweep of a Western Conference road trip in franchise history. During this time the Raptors took down the 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Sacramento Kings, and New York Knicks.
The guys dive into the games, and what trends they might be seeing from the team.
The upcoming slate
The Raptors are heading into a slate of games against some higher quality opponents, topped off with round 2 against the Boston Celtics. The guys discuss the match-ups against the New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons (and Dwane Casey’s return to Scotiabank Arena) and the aforementioned Celtics game.
