Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors' 122-120 preseason loss vs. the Knicks as exhibition play continues in the leadup to the regular season. They discuss the defensive performance for the Raptors vs. players like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns - what did Jakob Poeltl look like vs. the Knicks? They also get into RJ Barrett's offensive display, Scottie Barnes's midrange package, and the difficulty in assessing the bench unit with few minutes to judge before the season begins. Afterwards, Nate Duncan (23:00) stops by to chat with Blake on the Raptors defensive potential, how the addition of Kawhi Leonard will change Toronto on both sides of the ball, how both the cap and the team's current salary structure might help or hinder their ability to improve the roster via trade, and the biggest threats in an improved Eastern Conference.

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Toronto Raptors forward Christian Koloko sits down with Will Lou to talk about singing Backstreet Boys at the team’s Halloween party, earning the trust of the coaching staff, the Caleb Martin incident, guarding Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid, if he expects to play in the G-League this season, and more.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner kick off The Raptors Show with a full preview of the Eastern Conference, focusing on where the Raptors fit into the mix and why Matt believes Toronto has a path to the top of the East. They also discuss whether the New York Knicks are poised for a step back and if Giannis Antetokounmpo can elevate the Miami Heat into true contender status. Later, the guys continue their Eastern Conference breakdown, examining the Cleveland Cavaliers (30:25), the rising Detroit Pistons, and whether the Atlanta Hawks could emerge as a sleeper team this season.

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