The most UNSERIOUS loss of the season | Toronto Raptors drop to 7th after disaster loss to DeMar DeRozan's Kings

Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors32mApril 2, 2026

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The Toronto Raptors suffered a devastating 123-115 loss to the Sacramento Kings, dropping them to seventh in the Eastern Conference by tiebreaker after a lackluster performance that felt like a 'turd burger' of a game. Host Sean Woodley delivers a scathing critique of the team’s unprofessional effort, particularly highlighting Scotty Barnes’ underwhelming play despite a 10-assist night, and the lack of defensive discipline that allowed DeMar DeRozan and Precious Achua to dominate. The loss is framed as a critical misstep in a tight playoff race, especially given the Raptors’ easy closing schedule and the absence of key players like Brandon Ingram and Emmanuel Quickley. Despite the gloom, Woodley praises Jamal Shedd’s standout performance (16 points, 7 assists, 2 steals, 1 block), as well as the efficient play of Colin Murray Boyles and Sandra Mamekileshvili, lamenting the coaching decision to bench them in the closing minutes. The episode ends with a call to action: the Raptors must win five of their next six games to secure a top-six seed, with the upcoming matchups against the Celtics, Heat, and Grizzlies proving pivotal. While the mood is bleak, the host holds onto hope that the team can rebound from this disaster loss.

Key Takeaways
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The Raptors must win five of their next six games to secure a top-six seed.

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Scotty Barnes’ offensive struggles and lack of impact in a must-win game were a major concern.

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Colin Murray Boyles and Jamal Shedd were the game’s bright spots and should have closed the game.

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The team’s defensive disorganization and lack of discipline were glaring, especially in transition.

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The absence of Brandon Ingram and Emmanuel Quickley has left a critical gap in guard play.

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The Disastrous Loss to the Kings

This one stunk out loud. We will talk about the many ways in which this game stunk out loud.

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6:40
5 min

Scotty Barnes’ Underwhelming Performance

He was a minus 15. The assist streak, that's great. 10 assists. Let's have five, six games in a row where he has 10 plus assists. That's cool. That's like a very fun stat. Doesn't really mean anything if you're losing to the Sacramento Kings.

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11:40
5 min

Defensive Collapse and Lack of Discipline

They were incredibly aggressive at the point of attack early on. And maybe that kind of tamped down as the game went along because they got in some foul trouble and the whistle wasn't terribly friendly. But I thought early on in this game... it felt like the Raptors just were playing as though every possession was you got to force a turnover.

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High-Impact Quotes
It's like the price you got to pay. It's the long tax of winning the championship. It's like the Mets paying Bobby Bonilla for 30 years or whatever. You're just going to be paying DeMar DeRozan back karmically for as long as he is in the NBA, which might be forever.
Sean Woodley26:24
Viral: 90.0
If the Raptors were going to win this game, Jamal Shedd was going to be the reason why.
Sean Woodley19:47
Viral: 88.0
This one stunk out loud. We will talk about the many ways in which this game stunk out loud.
Sean Woodley2:20
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Sean Woodley
Topics Discussed
Raptors Playoff Outlook95%Scotty Barnes Performance90%Defensive Discipline88%Guard Depth and Lineup Strategy85%Late-Game Coaching Decisions82%Revenge Games and DeMar DeRozan80%Front Court Lineup Experimentation75%Team Morale and Momentum70%
People & Brands

Toronto Raptors

other

45xNegative

Sacramento Kings

other

25xPositive

Scotty Barnes

person

22xNegative

DeMar DeRozan

person

18xPositive

Jamal Shedd

person

15xPositive

Colin Murray Boyles

person

14xPositive

Sean Woodley

person

12xNeutral

Precious Achua

person

12xPositive

Jacob Pirtl

person

11xNegative

Sandra Mamekileshvili

person

10xPositive

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