TORONTO (April 16, 2015) – After recording the winningest season in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors have returned to the NBA PLAYOFFS. TSN is the exclusive home of every game of their playoff run, beginning with the Raptors’ First Round series against the Washington Wizards.
TSN’s exclusive live coverage tips off this Saturday (April 18) at 12 noon ET with a 30-minute pre-game show followed by Game 1: Washington @ Toronto live on TSN and TSN GO. TSN Radio 1050 in Toronto also delivers live coverage of Game 1, beginning with an extensive 90-minute pre-game show at 11 a.m. ET (see below for more details on TSN 1050’s coverage of the Raptors).
Broadcast Schedule
The broadcast schedule for the Toronto Raptors-Washington Wizards series is as follows*:
TSN will announce additional live coverage of the NBA PLAYOFFS in the coming days. The network’s postseason coverage also includes the NBA FINALS. TSN’s entire slate of games from the NBA PLAYOFFS is also available for live streaming and on-demand viewing to TSN subscribers through TSN GO.
Broadcast Team
Calling all Raptors playoff games is the dynamic duo of play-by-play commentator Matt Devlin and game analyst Jack “The Coach” Armstrong. Also on-site for TSN’s coverage of the Raptors are NBA ON TSN host Rod Black alongside analysts Leo Rautins and Morris “Mo Pete” Peterson.
TSN’s own Cabral “Cabbie” Richards joins the network’s home game broadcasts, reporting live from the Ford Fan Zone at Maple Leaf Square to capture fan reaction during pre-game shows. As well, road games feature contributions from former Raptors head coach and current Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Sam Mitchell.
SPORTSCENTRE
Canada’s #1 sports news and information show features updates on the Raptors throughout their playoff run from reporter Matthew Scianitti, as well as daily analysis from the entire NBA ON TSN broadcast team.
SPORTSCENTRE also delivers all the highlights from the Raptors-Wizards series as well as every other matchup throughout the NBA PLAYOFFS.
TSN Radio
TSN Radio 1050 in Toronto features live coverage of Games 1-3 and 5-6 from the Raptors-Wizards series. Calling all games on TSN 1050 are play-by-play commentator Paul Jones and analyst Sherman Hamilton. Throughout the series, TSN 1050 brings fans extended pre-game, halftime, and post-game shows hosted by Jim Tatti and Duane Watson. The station also features reports from TSN 1050 Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg, who continues to follow every Raptors game, both at home and on the road.
TSN Digital
With a focus on the Raptors, TSN Digital platforms cover the NBA PLAYOFFS from every angle to deliver all the latest news, scores, stats, schedules, interviews, and more. TSN Digital platforms also deliver:
BarDown.com
From amazing plays and head-scratching gaffes to memorable GIFs and the best reactions on social media, TSN’s BarDown.com covers the NBA PLAYOFFS from every angle. During all Raptors home games, Bardown goes beyond the court with behind-the-scenes content on TSN’s official Snapchat account.
*Schedule subject to change
**If necessary
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