Blake Murphy Sports Writing

Title: Lowry still has a top gear, guarding Giannis, and other takeaways from a failed Raptors comeback in Milwaukee
Date: November 2, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ failed comeback in Milwaukee, specifically Kyle Lowry’s big scoring night and how the Raptors defended Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Title: Giannis and the Bucks will present an important test for Siakam, Anunoby
Date: November 1, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Giannis Antetokounmpo as an early checkpoint for Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby.
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Title: Despite wins, Raptors need to improve bench play to lessen load on Lowry, VanVleet
Date: October 31, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about an underlying concern within the Raptors’ strong start.
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Title: Raptors show defensive upside with grimy throwback victory against Magic
Date: October 29, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ potentially elite defense lifting them to victories while their offense figures things out.
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Title: Raptors 905 roster explainer: Breaking down assignments and two-way players, G League rights and others
Date: October 28, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors 905 roster for 2019-20 and explained the different rules and player types involved for a G League team.
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Title: OG Anunoby’s play in season opener provides snapshot of what Raptors need from his bounce-back year
Date: October 25, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about OG Anunoby’s season opener, which was a snapshot of what the Raptors need from him.
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