Matt Shantz
@shantz.bsky.social
Raptors fan, basketball lover, tea drinker, cyclist. Former writer for Hoops Habit & Raptors Republic.
I apologize in advance for my puns.
I apologize in advance for my puns.
Raptors are entering into a cushier section of their schedule. To date they've only played 3 teams that are currently below .500 (Mavs, Nets, and Grizz).
Their next 10 games includes two against Pacers (1-11), two against Hornets (4-7), and 1 each against Wizards (1-11) and Nets (1-10).
Their next 10 games includes two against Pacers (1-11), two against Hornets (4-7), and 1 each against Wizards (1-11) and Nets (1-10).
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Raptors are entering into a cushier section of their schedule. To date they've only played 3 teams that are currently below .500 (Mavs, Nets, and Grizz).
Their next 10 games includes two against Pacers (1-11), two against Hornets (4-7), and 1 each against Wizards (1-11) and Nets (1-10).
Their next 10 games includes two against Pacers (1-11), two against Hornets (4-7), and 1 each against Wizards (1-11) and Nets (1-10).
Folks...not only was I treated to one of the best sunrises of my biking season, but the moon also cooperated to get in the shot.
A truly magical ride to work this morning.
A truly magical ride to work this morning.
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Folks...not only was I treated to one of the best sunrises of my biking season, but the moon also cooperated to get in the shot.
A truly magical ride to work this morning.
A truly magical ride to work this morning.
Easily the Raptors' best win of the season.
November 14, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Easily the Raptors' best win of the season.
Great response from the Raptors to retake control, and it's on the back of Scottie Barnes setting the tone. An all-around ELITE performance from him tonight.
November 14, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Great response from the Raptors to retake control, and it's on the back of Scottie Barnes setting the tone. An all-around ELITE performance from him tonight.
The Cavs second chance points hurt...but their third chance points are truly painful.
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The Cavs second chance points hurt...but their third chance points are truly painful.
Hard to draw up a worse close to a quarter than what Toronto has done here in the third.
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Hard to draw up a worse close to a quarter than what Toronto has done here in the third.
Brandon Ingram is turning De'Andre Hunter into De'Andre Hunted.
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Brandon Ingram is turning De'Andre Hunter into De'Andre Hunted.
Raptors turned an unwanted Jalen McDaniels into Jamal Shead and Alijah Martin (hat tip to Sasha Vezenkov for the $0 buyout!).
That's a good bit of business.
That's a good bit of business.
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Raptors turned an unwanted Jalen McDaniels into Jamal Shead and Alijah Martin (hat tip to Sasha Vezenkov for the $0 buyout!).
That's a good bit of business.
That's a good bit of business.
Me and Murray-Boyles reals = Moth to Flame.
Collin Murray-Boyles' steals & blocks this season. Watch him the entire time...
-He's locked in. Head on a swivel, very rarely standing still, & if so, he's reading the play.
-Anticipation is superb. Putting out fires, his timing creates turnovers
-Man hands, busy feet + physicality
-He's locked in. Head on a swivel, very rarely standing still, & if so, he's reading the play.
-Anticipation is superb. Putting out fires, his timing creates turnovers
-Man hands, busy feet + physicality
November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Me and Murray-Boyles reals = Moth to Flame.
Aliyah Martin has had some really good moments tonight. He's up to 20 points with 9:25 left in the 4th.
905 are routing the Maine Celtics.
905 are routing the Maine Celtics.
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Aliyah Martin has had some really good moments tonight. He's up to 20 points with 9:25 left in the 4th.
905 are routing the Maine Celtics.
905 are routing the Maine Celtics.
Fun half of Raptors 905 basketball. AJ Lawson cooked, and Chucky Hepburn is a joy to watch defensively.
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Fun half of Raptors 905 basketball. AJ Lawson cooked, and Chucky Hepburn is a joy to watch defensively.
I have no ambition to be an actor, but I would love to be eaten by a dinosaur in a Jurassic Park movie and have that be my only IMDB credit.
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I have no ambition to be an actor, but I would love to be eaten by a dinosaur in a Jurassic Park movie and have that be my only IMDB credit.
Playing the Nets stresses me out a bit. There is no upside to it. If the Raptors demolish them, it's just what they're supposed to do. But if they lose...devastating.
November 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Playing the Nets stresses me out a bit. There is no upside to it. If the Raptors demolish them, it's just what they're supposed to do. But if they lose...devastating.
Brought my son to the indoor playground at the YMCA to kill some time today. He normally only plays here for about 20 minutes, but we are closing in on finishing hour number 2, and I could not be happier.
Dude is having an awesome time, and I'm making progress on my book.
Dude is having an awesome time, and I'm making progress on my book.
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Brought my son to the indoor playground at the YMCA to kill some time today. He normally only plays here for about 20 minutes, but we are closing in on finishing hour number 2, and I could not be happier.
Dude is having an awesome time, and I'm making progress on my book.
Dude is having an awesome time, and I'm making progress on my book.
Embarrassing defensive rebounding down the stretch from the Raptors.
November 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Embarrassing defensive rebounding down the stretch from the Raptors.
Zero concern about being put on a poster if it goes bad, and meets him at the apex.
I love him.
I love him.
November 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Zero concern about being put on a poster if it goes bad, and meets him at the apex.
I love him.
I love him.
Murray-Boyles doubling Embiid for a steal was my offseason fan-fic, and now it is reality.
November 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Murray-Boyles doubling Embiid for a steal was my offseason fan-fic, and now it is reality.
CMB is a menace. And he's our menace.
November 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
CMB is a menace. And he's our menace.
The Raptors being a team that casually drains 3s us good for my soul.
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Raptors being a team that casually drains 3s us good for my soul.
I have always believed that the best teams rise to the pressure of the NBA Cup. And the Raptors have done so.
November 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I have always believed that the best teams rise to the pressure of the NBA Cup. And the Raptors have done so.
This game has too much Sam Mitchell.
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM
This game has too much Sam Mitchell.
Immanuel got out of his shooting slump...Quickley.
November 8, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Immanuel got out of his shooting slump...Quickley.
Battle has barely even touched the ball in the halfcourt, yet Atlanta isn't daring to leave him for even a moment.
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Battle has barely even touched the ball in the halfcourt, yet Atlanta isn't daring to leave him for even a moment.
Feels like on the season Raptors are shooting 70% or better on Shead passes.
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Feels like on the season Raptors are shooting 70% or better on Shead passes.
It's early, but I miss the Hawks playing 1-2 atrocious defenders at all times. Those were good times.
Raptors slapped the Hawks on opening night and spent plenty of time hunting Trae Young and Luke Kennard, both of who will miss tonight's rematch.
November 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
It's early, but I miss the Hawks playing 1-2 atrocious defenders at all times. Those were good times.