NBA stuff - talk Raptors and other teams

[FLIPDADY]

Bosh and company are on a roll!

We're at 26-23 as of tonights game. Bosh season high 41 points.

Keep it goin guys!

[Chuckie]

i saw the end of that game at work.. impressive.

[SIM SIMMA]

Don't know how many times I can say it. Props to Colangelo for putting together a team of people with character. Our team is so friggin deep it's awesome. I regret not renewing my seasons :( I blame it all on VC... damn bastard.

So good to watch these guys... watching live is even better... I was there on Sunday... it rocked.

Don't settle for the Atlantic... go for the EAST.

:)

[Broli]

even i am stoked on the raptors!

gotta get out and see a game!

[Mazda-Baaa]

YEA YEA Raptors !!! Big Raps fan here !!! I'm so excited cuz I got tickets to the Raps/Lakers game on Friday. GO RAPTORS GO !!!

[Chuckie]

tm3 raptors game meet anyone?
set up some carpooling to get down there maybe?

[S.F.W.]

that's a good idea Chuckie! I would be up for that..

[FLIPDADY]

tm3 raptors game meet anyone?
set up some carpooling to get down there maybe?
There might be a TM3 member that can hook us up. Let you guys know.

[Broli]

i would be in!!!

[RedRaptor]

Raps have been playing some solid cohesive ball lately. But the next two games against the Lakers and Pistons should be a really good measure on just how good this team is. Sam Mitchell hit it on the spot when he said the Raptors "haven't done anything yet". Now that they are on top of the Atlantic, they'll learn to play under the pressure of being a division leader and being hunted instead of playing the role of hunter. Regardless, this season will be a great learning experience for this young team. If the Raps want to go further in the playoffs, they will need a good big man (like a CharlieV) to back up Bosh because Bosh will get doubled/tripled team in the playoffs. We certain have a alot of depth in the point guard and shooting guard/small forward positions.

Let's go Raptors!

[FLIPDADY]

Well put Rob. The next 2 games will definately be a test for our Raps. Good way to finish off the first half of the season though.

Bosh for MVP!

[OakTownBaller]

Got to give all the credit to the Gm Colengelo. He took some guys that I know I sure wouldnt have if I was in his position(namely italia boy with 1st pick) but hey it looks like once again hes gonna make a winner out of a crappy organization. Being a huge ball fan its great to see t.o. on the bball map and I hope things keep going up for the Raps.

[faibs]

bargnani's dunk was so sick

[Skarbro]

Leafs are sort of hot too. Toronto is a fun place to be right now.

[MrJWU]

I've got some discounts for Raptors Tickets... If you all are serious about a TM3 Raptors game I can get the tickets for us!!
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DISCOUNTED RAPTORS TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING GAMES:

> Feb 7 vs. Orlando Magic
> Feb 14 vs. New Jersey Nets
> Feb 23 vs. Indiana Pacers
> Mar 2 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
> Mar 7 vs. Memphis Grizzlies
> Mar 11 vs. Seattle Supersonics
> Mar 14 vs. New York Knicks
> Mar 16 vs. Houston Rockets
> Mar 21 vs. Orlando Magic
> Mar 23 vs. Denver Nuggets
> Apr 1 vs. Charlotte Bobcats
> Apr 8 vs. Chicago Bulls
> Apr 13 vs. Detroit Pistons
> April 15 vs. New York Knicks
> Apr 18 vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Baseline Prime: $140 tickets for $112 (20% discount)
Endzone: $82 tickets for $68 (17% discount)
Balcony Prime: $57 tickets for $46 (19% discount)
Balcony: $39 tickets for $31 (20% discount)

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After talking to the rep for the Raptors, he says we should stay away from the Houston and Denver game as they are pretty much sold out. All the rest of the games are pretty open and he said he would reserve a section for all of us (say about 20-30 seats). We can finalize an exact number once we get some committment from TM3 members.

Let me know what you guys/girls want to do!

Jason

[cyberscorpi0]

"MrJWU" is the Man! and also CB4.

[MrJWU]

"MrJWU" is the Man! and also CB4.

lol... you should all chant "M-V-P"... for me that is :p

[FLIPDADY]

Yo J you never mentioned that b4 bro!

[MrJWU]

haha sorry dude, no one ever asked!

let's swap parts for raps tickets =P


Yo J you never mentioned that b4 bro!

[S.F.W.]

Let's go see the Knicks. Almost a guaranteed win, and hopefully Isiah will be around for us to mock!

[Kevin@nextmod]

I'm in! Lets go for the baseline seats.

[Broli]

i would rather go balcony prime, i am not sure we will have 20+ people willing to pay 112 bones???

[S.F.W.]

I also like the Balcony prime

[Chuckie]

I would like a seat where it does not involve having to use binoculars pls.
no other requests though.

[justin]

The missus and I would be down for a Raps-Knicks game. Pricing?

[cyberscorpi0]

Raptors Win! Raptors Win!

Raptors - 96
Lakers - 92

Got scary in the last 2:00 minutes of the game, but Bosh and Parker got it done.

[SIM SIMMA]

Yup.. I caught the first half at a bar... then caught the second half on the radio... I'm at work :(

They beat the Pistons tomorrow and they whole NBA will be talking the Raps! We're already making lots of noise...

[FLIPDADY]

Yeah Parker did an excellent job covering Kobe.

Bring on Detroit!

[SoopaBanana]

Watched the game on TSN. The Raps made it look easy.

Can someone please find the YouTube video of Lamar Odom getting blocked twice in one possession??? Bargnani looks like he was playing volleyball with that block!

[bluntman]

Damn! Good for them! I was hoping to catch the game on TV but I fell asleep at 7:30pm.

[cyberscorpi0]

CB4 did not play with his All Star game tonight. Must be the back-to-back game.

Raptors - 92
Pistons - 98

Referees Sucks!

[SIM SIMMA]

CB4 was off his game, but the game was sloppy on a whole for the Raps. They played Bosh pretty physical and it seemed to knock him off his game. You also have to remember this is the first time they met and the guys on Raps TV made a good point... almost have the team was seeing the Pistons for the first time.

I think the result for the next time around will be different... they will be more prepared... also they may have been a little tired.

Bring on the Bulls... let's bust that streak! Bulls have beaten the Raps 15 in a row...

[Mazda3_06]

I would like a seat where it does not involve having to use binoculars pls.


i sat everywhere in the air Canada center and there is not one bad seat there
i think the best game to go to is against Detroit they have the best players to watch.

[cyberscorpi0]

Raptors - 112
Bulls - 111

CB4 with the game winning Free Throw!

[TheProfessor]

My wife and I were literally on the edge of our sofa in the final five minutes of last nights game. Very good game!

[FLIPDADY]

Yeah man the Bulls battled back. That would have been like 17 straight losses to them.

Tonight's game should be good since Jefferson and Kidd are on the sidelines.

[TheProfessor]

I'd love to watch tonights game but with it being Valentine's I don't think I can swing that one!

Hope the Raps can shut down Wince, he always seems to play amazing against T.O.

[cyberscorpi0]

Another Raptors Win!

Nets - 109
Raps - 120

Wince QUITter SUCKS!

[Kevin@nextmod]

I went to boston pizza with my gf today and was watching the game. Even she got excited. Go Raptors GO....!!!!!!!!

[TheProfessor]

I only got to see the fourth quarter but it looked like it was another great game. Why is Vince laughing and smiling even when 'his' team is down? I'm so glad he's gone.

[BLKOUT]

I love this game!

[cyberscorpi0]

Why is Vince laughing and smiling even when 'his' team is down? I'm so glad he's gone.

During CB4's Free Throw, the Fans are chanting MVP! MVP! MVP!, he (Wince) made a comment "MVP? Oh Come On, Wow!"


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Wince QUITter, alternately booed and serenaded by jeers of "Carter sucks" finished with 17 points on 5-for-15 shooting from the floor.

[sp3GT]

Carter's horrible now and he's a dirt bag. CB4's way better then him now.
The nets might even trade him or Kidd.
I'm so glad that the raptors beat them.
Raptors are 29-24 going into the break, thats pretty impressive.

[SIM SIMMA]

Yes the more and more I watch Vince the more I hate him.

Good win for the Raps even though the Nets were depleted we showed who was the better and deeper team.


[Begin Carter rant]
I saw that thing that Carter did when the fans were cheering MVP. Carter is just bitter that we NEVER cheered that about him and the talk of MVP has NEVER involved Carter on either the Raps or the Nets. He is just a spoiled athlete with god given talent. He has no heart and that is where him and Bosh differ. Bosh is NOT a quitter and will never want to give up.

For those of you who watched the game on TV, i'm not sure if you caught the story Chuck and Leo were talking about... When Carter was still on the Raps and nearing his departure the Raps were losing and he was going back to thew bench where Bosh was already. Carter threw the towel at Bosh and said, "Don't worry, it's almost over" They said Bosh didn't appear to be amused by that "playful" act. Just typical Carter.

Just watching his play and his overall attitude now makes me mad to think how he just packed it up and shut it down for the season on the Raps. Comments like "I don't dunk anymore" BS. He will always be known as a baby and he's a poor sport. Did anyone catch what the look he gave MoPete when he was trying to get the crowd even more pumped? I wanted to jump into my TV and give Carter a slap or two. The last thing that made me mad about Carter was how he would not give the Raptors props for turning it around and being one of the hottest and most talked about teams in the NBA. He's probably secretly wishing he stuck around had he had known that Colangelo would be coming into town. He kept saying next question to the media... dumbass. One more thing.... the rumours are that Carter and/or Kidd will be traded. Let's hope it's Carter and he goes somewhere he does not want to go. Anywhere BUT Orlando... i would love to see him whine some more.
[\end rant]

Anyway... Raps are flying high going into the allstar break!

[cyberscorpi0]

For those of you who watched the game on TV, i'm not sure if you caught the story Chuck and Leo were talking about... When Carter was still on the Raps and nearing his departure the Raps were losing and he was going back to thew bench where Bosh was already. Carter threw the towel at Bosh and said, "Don't worry, it's almost over" They said Bosh didn't appear to be amused by that "playful" act. Just typical Carter.

Bosh also said "I'm not gonna let this game bring me down, I'll keep fighting till the end" to Carter (apparently).

[TheProfessor]

I'd love it if Carter got trades to some looser US city with a franchise that is in the midst of 'rebuilding'.

I think the thing that the Raps really have going for them right now is that they are all gelling so well with one another. They're always passing the ball, being unselfish (almost to a fault), and they all want it.

It's a very refreshing change. Can't wait till the second half starts.

[SIM SIMMA]

Yes it will be sweet sweet victory for Raps fans when/if Carter gets traded to somewhere he absolutely does not want to go.

Raps have such good chemistry now it's exciting to see and watch. They all look like they are having fun and genuinely like playing in Toronto and with one another.

Been a Raps fan even when they stunk up the joint... this is so good to see.

[SoopaBanana]

Jobes I hear ya: saw that moment when Carter snickered at MoPete. Yesterday's game made me realize just how bad of a sportsmanship he has. Lawrence Frank's comment after the game about TO fans booing Carter? It's not that the audience is childish, it's the fact that Carter disappoints Toronto fans so much that we still feel ashamed for once being his fans.

On the sidenote: I just want to say that we're very lucky that our gf's actually allowed us to watch the game on Valentine's Day...

[faibs]

On the sidenote: I just want to say that we're very lucky that our gf's actually allowed us to watch the game on Valentine's Day...

ahmen

[SIM SIMMA]

lol... my wife didn't "let" me...

we both agree vday is overhyped and a total marketing holiday... she knows i'm a huge raps fan so i watched it guilt free... then we watched Lost together at 10. haha...

in regards to Lawrence Frank's comments... we boo Carter because he quit on us... simple as that. Him quitting forced management to trade his sorry ass for next to nothing.

Carter sucks! Raps rule and have such a bright future!

[faibs]

then we watched Lost together at 10. haha...



hahah us too

[JMAK74]

lol... my wife didn't "let" me...

we both agree vday is overhyped and a total marketing holiday...

Completely off topic - they now have all this anti-valentine stuff you can get - which in a couple of years, we're gonna be complaining how anti-valentine is overhyped and total marketing...

Go Raptors Go!

[BLKOUT]

Does anyone think the Raps will not make the playoffs?

I am pretty confident they will at least squeeze into the playoffs in 7/8th place.

[cyberscorpi0]

Does anyone think the Raps will not make the playoffs?

I am pretty confident they will at least squeeze into the playoffs in 7/8th place.

Healthy Raps will definitely make it.

Injured Raps probably in the 9th or 10th place.

CB4 did 11 pts and 7 Rebs last night.

Is the Slam Dunk competition becoming boring every year? Or is it just me . . . . .

[TheProfessor]

It's not just you, I found everything this week-end to be boring. I was hoping for more from Bosh during the all star game, but I guess when you consider who his teammates were 11 points isn't so bad.

[cyberscorpi0]

It's not just you, I found everything this week-end to be boring. I was hoping for more from Bosh during the all star game, but I guess when you consider who his teammates were 11 points isn't so bad.

It's the Kobe Bryant show.

Should be a good game this Wednesday night against "The King".

[-RJ3-]

Been a Raps fan even when they stunk up the joint... this is so good to see.

Your a true Raptor fan indeed Jobes... Personally I lost interest with the team for such a long time, but hearing all this hype I wouldn't blame fans joining up the hype. Im impressed with Chris Bosch.... From being a bench warmer to now a superstar... I wonder how the team would be if Keon Clark was still in the team... After he was let go, that is when I lost interest with the raptors. They did not give him a chance, nor more playing time.. Lenny Wilkins, that a$$

[mazidane]

Your a true Raptor fan indeed Jobes... Personally I lost interest with the team for such a long time, but hearing all this hype I wouldn't blame fans joining up the hype. Im impressed with Chris Bosch.... From being a bench warmer to now a superstar... I wonder how the team would be if Keon Clark was still in the team... After he was let go, that is when I lost interest with the raptors. They did not give him a chance, nor more playing time.. Lenny Wilkins, that a$$

Same here, followed them for the longest time since the Damon Stoudamire days then lost interest after the whole Vince saga......

Even though I don't follow them as closely now, its good to see them doing well now with the new setup, looks like Collangelo has the team moving in the right direction.

Anyone know if TO is going to host the All Star game anytime soon? How do they even decide who gets it?

[OakTownBaller]

If the Raptors stay healthy I wouldn't be shocked to see themend up in 1st in the East as it is such a weak conference as we see in the all-star game last night as well as there are 5 teams in the west that have better records than the 1st place pistons in the east. That is just sad but back to Raptors they have found that way to win the close games that they have always lost in the last 10 or so years and that makes me think this team couldend up first. Hopefully they show up to play Friday against the Pacers as I am sitting courtside and want to see a great game when paying this muchfor tickets. LOL

[SIM SIMMA]

I'm a a big Raps fan... but more so just a bball fan. I like to watch good games and it helps when it's your home team :)

Keon Clark was an athletic centre type player who might have done well had he stuck with the Raps... but instead he wanted more money and left to sit on the bench in Sacremento... oh well.

The new team is great and Colangelo is putting together something exciting. IT has brought back some old fans and brought in some new fans which is great for NBA in Toronto.

In regards to the all star weekend... yes the whole event was a yawner.. I enjoy watching the older ones when it was Jordan vs Wilkins... and the last dunk competition of recent years that was good i unfortunately have to say was when Carter won it.

I think they need to change it up somehow... what about a game of HORSE? That could have potential to be fun to watch because it would involve shots and dunks and just crazy stuff.... hmmmm... other than that... the game itself is and has always been called a "glorified pickup game" It's gets old after awhile when it's TO, dunk, TO 3 pt shot, TO, dunk etc.

The Raptors should make it into the playoffs. Stay hungry and stay healthy and they can and will surprise a lot of people.

[SoopaBanana]

This is just a summary of Sirius NBA channel's comment this morning:

1. Get Donald Trump to lay down the new, winner takes all prize of $1 million
2. Watch Kobe, LeBron, and Wince go for the dunk contest

Too much star power on the judging bench.

[cyberscorpi0]

The Trade Deadline is this Thursday.

Jason Kidd is rumored to be traded to Lakers before the deadline.

Jamal Magloire & Pau Gasol also in the trade talks.

Wince wants to Play in Orlando, hope he gets traded to a losing team instead.

[sp3GT]

Kidd might go to Golden State instead, LA doens't have a good enough offer.
I hope Vince gets traded to a crap team too.

[TheProfessor]

Vince loves it in Florida so I would want him to be traded anywhere but there. Will the Nets deal both Kidd and Wince?

[cyberscorpi0]

Vince loves it in Florida so I would want him to be traded anywhere but there. Will the Nets deal both Kidd and Wince?

From the NEW YORK TIMES newspaper:

"EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Feb. 19 — The Nets are more serious than ever about trading their star point guard, Jason Kidd, by Thursday’s trading deadline, several Eastern Conference officials said Monday.

The Los Angeles Lakers are the front-runners, but their offer of young players, expiring contracts and a draft pick is probably not enough to get a deal done.

But according to three officials in the Eastern Conference who spoke on the condition of anonymity because no deal had been completed, the Nets have been trying to involve at least one other team in the deal.

The Nets may also be hoping that other teams interested in Kidd will counter the Lakers’ offer with a better one.

Possible offers from the Lakers could include centers Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown as well as point guard Jordan Farmar. The Lakers have been unwilling to trade forward Lamar Odom, their No. 2 player behind the All-Star Kobe Bryant, or Andrew Bynum, their young center.

Ultimately, the Nets’ decision comes down to this: If they take that first big step toward rebuilding by trading Kidd, can they stay competitive after the breakup of a team that once had lofty expectations?

Trading Kidd, who is to make $40 million over the next two seasons, would probably lead to the end of Vince Carter’s time with the Nets as well. Carter, who is owed more than $16.3 million next season, can opt out of the final year of his contract at the end of the season. There is already a widespread belief that he will do that, regardless of what happens with Kidd.

And if Carter is gone, then keeping Kidd could stall the growth process as the team approaches its move to Brooklyn.

Kidd and Carter returned to practice Monday night from their All-Star weekend activities, each saying that he was unaffected by the trade talk and that he was eager for Thursday’s deadline to pass.

According to one Eastern Conference official, the Nets’ owner, Bruce C. Ratner, was concerned about the negative publicity surrounding Kidd’s contentious divorce from his wife, Joumana. But Ratner is said to be close to Kidd. He also has an affinity for Carter, who helped rescue the Nets two seasons ago in the wake of the franchise’s letting go of Kenyon Martin.

With the Nets expected to move to Brooklyn as early as the 2009-10 season, this could be the time for them to start rebuilding. Even without Kidd and Carter, they have a solid young core in small forward Richard Jefferson, center Nenad Krstic and the rookie point guard Marcus Williams. Those three may be able to bridge the gap and keep the Nets competitive until the move.

“I think it could happen,” a conference official said of the Nets’ trading Kidd. “It seems to make some sense right now if they don’t feel like they can get to where they want to get to.”

[MajesticBlueNTO]

I'm a a big Raps fan... but more so just a bball fan. I like to watch good games and it helps when it's your home team :)

Keon Clark was an athletic centre type player who might have done well had he stuck with the Raps... but instead he wanted more money and left to sit on the bench in Sacremento... oh well.




keon wanted to stay with the raps...however, him and Wince didn't get along (something about keon challenging Wince's work ethic) and, when Wince cried to management, keon was the odd man out. keon had said that he would've taken less money to stay with the raps.

[BLKOUT]

I loved how Keon played. I was disappointed that the Raps got rid of him, but that is how the biz works.

I always thought Keon could have been a decent role player for the Raps.

[-RJ3-]

I loved how Keon played. I was disappointed that the Raps got rid of him, but that is how the biz works.

I always thought Keon could have been a decent role player for the Raps.


That is why I don't follow the raps anymore....But seeing how they improved so well, who knows. I hope Clark comes back, but seeing how they let him go, I doubt it.

[SIM SIMMA]

keon wanted to stay with the raps...however, him and Wince didn't get along (something about keon challenging Wince's work ethic) and, when Wince cried to management, keon was the odd man out. keon had said that he would've taken less money to stay with the raps.


I didn't know that.. figures Wince would do something like that. He's been called out so many times by teammates and even other NBA players questioning his work ethic... he's soft... a big baby and karma should hopefully come around and give him a swift boot to the head.

[TheProfessor]

Yeah I didn't know that about Keon either.......just another reason to dislike Carter.

[SIM SIMMA]

That is why I don't follow the raps anymore....But seeing how they improved so well, who knows. I hope Clark comes back, but seeing how they let him go, I doubt it.

Keon isn't even in the NBA anymore unless I am wrong. He's probably playing overseas if anything... if not he's just another possible "could have been"

By now even if he wanted to come back to the Raps we wouldn't need him. Our foundation is put in place....

[OakTownBaller]

Well Big game tonight for the Raptors; a win puts them 1 game behind the Cavs and in great postion for the stretch run cause we hold most tie-break situations against Eastern Conference teams. Its great to finally see this team moving ahead now that we finally are over the whole Vince Carter trade (ie. no more people still under the salary cap from the trade). Well Go Raps Go and hope you pull it out tonight.

[TheProfessor]

Wow, last nights game was tough to swallow. We had it and just got sloppy near the end.

[Kevin@nextmod]

i saw 5 mins of it and they were actually doing well at the 4th quarter and they were leading by 3. I guess they went down hill after?

[cyberscorpi0]

Too much dribbling (TJ) and CB4 looks tired.

-That's why the Raps lost the game-

[TheProfessor]

Too much dribbling (TJ) and CB4 looks tired.

-That's why the Raps lost the game-

That is exactly right.....I don't know what TJ was doing. CB4 looked drained the entire second half.

[sp3GT]

Losing by only 1 point to Lebron isn't bad, but it's a tough lost. Cleveland might get Bibby in a trade today.

[cyberscorpi0]

Is Fred Jones traded to Portland for Juan Dixon?

[rsquared]

Is Fred Jones traded to Portland for Juan Dixon?

Yes, it's official!

It's on Raptors.com

Raptors Acquire Juan Dixon in Exchange for Fred Jones



(February 21, 2007) -- The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have acquired guard Juan Dixon from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for guard-forward Fred Jones.

Dixon, 6-foot-3, 165 pounds, averaged career highs of 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 25.3 minutes last season with the Blazers. He led Portland in scoring 14 times, including a season-best 28 points on two occasions. He posted double-figure totals in 48 contests, topping 20-plus points 13 times.

Dixon has averaged 8.9 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 22.6 minutes in 55 games this season. He has scored in double figures in 24 outings, with a season high of 21 points at Denver on February 2 and versus Sacramento on January 12.

A first-round selection (17th overall) by the Washington Wizards in 2002, Dixon has appeared in 307 career regular season games, averaging 9.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 20.7 minutes. He averaged 11.4 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 10 postseason contests with the Wizards in 2005. He spent his first three seasons with Washington before signing with Portland as a free agent August 4, 2005.

Dixon was named first-team All-American by Associated Press after leading Maryland to the 2002 NCAA Championship. He was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Final Four and 2002 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year. He finished his collegiate career as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 2,269 points.

Jones joined the Raptors as a free agent July 26, 2006 following four seasons with the Indiana Pacers. He averaged 7.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 22.3 minutes in 39 games in a Raptors uniform.

The Raptors are in first place in the Atlantic Division with a 29-25 mark. They play host to the Indiana Pacers on Friday at Air Canada Centre. Game time is 7 p.m.

[BLKOUT]

Juan Dixon is a decent player. I also thought that Fred Jones was decent as well. Let's see what this guy can do for the Raps.

[S.F.W.]

Fred Jones wasn't fitting with the raps. Dixon has only has next year left on his contract vs. Jones, who had 2 more.
Besides, raps have plenty of forwards, depth at guard is good to have.

[TheProfessor]

Another strong win tonight, they still haven't lost back to back games in 2007!

[OakTownBaller]

Great game last night!!!! Raptors were in control from the first tip, its great to see them dominate a lower seed playoff team like that just makes they case stronger that they are actually a legit team in the East...Watch out all other teams. Was even better to see this win sitting courtside..WOOT

[FLIPDADY]

Great game last night!!!! Was even better to see this win sitting courtside..WOOT
How much did those seats cost?

[cyberscorpi0]

One more Win (against Bobcats) for the Raps!

Next stop, SPURS. . . . . . .

[OakTownBaller]

Courtside seats are 389.00 ticket price but thank god I got them given to me!

[Caz]

Courtside seats are 389.00 ticket price but thank god I got them given to me!

What row were you in? $389 sounds really low for court side. I am not doubting you were there, just curious if the price could have gone down. I sat first row on the floor 3 times with my wifes old work (sportsnet) and each time the pair of seats was worth over a thousand bucks. The first time LeBron came to town the seats were $720 each. The price does vary with the row you are in and the team they are playing. I even sat beside Vince's wife and the Dude that won the first Canadian idol.

I used to be a season ticket holder (3rd row blues $625 for the whole season) until Vince's 3rd season, when he completed his transformation to Wince Quitter.

It is great to see the francise turn it around so quick. Bosh is a perfect fit for the city. I am really excited to see some playoff ball again. Remembers the 5 game series agianst the Knicks. Best games I ever went to, the crowd was so into game, the chants started 15 minutes before tip-off.

[OakTownBaller]

I was in the 3 row of the courtside in the corner under the net. That was the listed ticket price but they are also seasons tickets which sometimes has different prices then the actual ones you get at say ticketmaster or raptors.com, but I like the inquire into the price and if you ever get those other tickets agian let me know as I will buy them from you in a second it was great to sit 3row but DAMN 1st row I would pay almost anything to experience once.

[Caz]

Will do man, they are much harder to come by now as my wife is with rogers publishing now, although see still has connections with sportsnet. I sat in the owners box at the rogers center, right behind the penalty box at the ACC and home plate rogers centre and a few boxes for the leafs and Raps. And court side was by far my best sports experience. After you sit there you won't want to sit any where else.

[OakTownBaller]

This is so true. Although there are very few bad seats in the ACC the closer the better for watching ball as you really get to appriecate what these guys can do and there size.

[cyberscorpi0]

Wow! Last nights game (vs. SPURS) sucks. No energy whatsoever.

Hopefully, it's a different scenario tomorrow night (vs. T-Mac).

[SIM SIMMA]

Totally outplayed... it was painful to watch the Spurs go to work on them. I hope PArker is not out too long.

It honestly shows that although the Raps have improved so much they still are a young team and have a lot of room to grow. We'll get there sooner than later for sure!

Also shows how dominant the Western conference can be.

[cyberscorpi0]

Bring Out the Salami & Cheese Baby, This game is Over!!!

Awesome job by the Bench (Humphries) tonight against T-mac & the Rockets.

"IL MAGO" keeps getting better & better.

Raptors Win! Raptors Win!

[sp3GT]

NICE win for the raps. Vince and Larry Brown might move together to the Bobcats.

[TheProfessor]

Bring Out the Salami & Cheese Baby, This game is Over!!!

Awesome job by the Bench (Humphries) tonight against T-mac & the Rockets.

"IL MAGO" keeps getting better & better.

Raptors Win! Raptors Win!

I could seriously hear Chuck reciting that entire post in my head!!!

What a month, finished at 9-3 :bana2

[rsquared]

Great win last night! Only a month and a half left....................of REGULAR season bball! I can't wait for the Raps to be back in the playoffs!

[webb70]

The team really seems to be firing on all cylinders right now. Its been years since they have played this good for any stretch of time.

Go RAPS!

[cyberscorpi0]

I can sum up the overall game tonight (against Bucks) in 2 words "Turn" "Over".

This is very uncharacteristic for the Raps game.

[Kevin@nextmod]

They totally sucked today. Too much ball passing.

[TheProfessor]

Wow, that was a pretty crappy game. So many problems, turn overs, no defense, Bosh not getting too many looks, and IMO TJ hogging the ball trying to prove a point to his old team.

[SIM SIMMA]

Yeah it was very uncharacteristic of them.. 19 or more turnovers is pretty bad for any team. The Raps usually take care of the ball. The Raps for some reason did not go to Bosh when they should have because it's a quite simple formula... you establish Bosh and then he'll draw double teams and then he can kick it out.

Oh well... hope they can bounce back tonight against the Cavs without Il Mago. Bosh always has a tendency to bounce back with a good game when he has a subpar game.

Go Raps.

[cyberscorpi0]

I didn't expect the Raps to lose back to back game. The only positive thing about last night was NETS losing in OT.

We really need Parker & Bargnani badly.

[cyberscorpi0]

Even with the 3 game loosing streak, I still think we can make the Playoffs.

I just hope tomorrows game will be different from the past 3.

Go Raps Go!

[Timmy]

Looked a little sluggish and frustrated after they started to trail tonight. Just got demolished on the boards.

Not expecting much tomorrow since Memphis will be pretty fresh, hopefully the team will be able to bounce back.

[TheProfessor]

I really hope they get out of this little slump, you can see it on their faces. I just bought tickets to the game on April 1st so I'd like to see them turn it around and get on a bit of a hot streak!

[sp3GT]

The Raptors are in need of a win, it's good that New Jersey has also lost their last 3 so raps are still 1st in the Atlantic.

[cyberscorpi0]

3 game losing streak over!

Chuck brought the "Salami & Cheese" out early in the 4th quarter.

It feels good to be in the "W" again.

Go Raps Go!

[TheProfessor]

If the Raps had lost last night to Memphis I would've started to worry.

[rsquared]

Good win last night! Started off scary and ended scary too though. Griz started of 10-0 and ended the game with an 18-0 run. Raptors didn't score in the final 6 minutes. Oh well, a win is a win :)

[SIM SIMMA]

I think Parker should be back for Sundays game.... if that is the case let's see if the old chemistry is brought back....

We have 2 games VS the Knicks that will really help with our standings so we need to beat them both times.

[cyberscorpi0]

Wow! That game (vs Sonics) was Awesome!!!

Ray Allen was good, but TJ Ford was better.

Go Raps Go!

[SIM SIMMA]

PArker being back was awesome... the chemistry was just back to the old ways... it was great

TJ stepped it up and how about Bargnani with that huge 4 point play?

OH YEAH

[cyberscorpi0]

how about Bargnani with that huge 4 point play?

OH YEAH
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/cyberscorpi0/Bargnani.jpg

[mit-gee-mui]

I actually saw the one today.

Well, I saw some of it.
Fell asleep in the 3rd quarter. Woke up, heard the last 5 mins or so. Then heard them go into overtime. And then didn't watch the end.

Seemed fully heart-wrenching though.

[sp3GT]

I watched the full game live, I sat upper bowl. Very good game.

[Caz]

How did they let Ray Allen have 2 really clean looks at the end of regulation? I guess it showed how far this team has come, that they bounced back after it being tied up and going to OT like that.

[rsquared]

The Raps really need to work on their defense, their rebounding especially. They may get away with it now, but this will burn them come playoff time. Hopefully this serves as a wakeup call to get their rebounding act together.

[sp3GT]

Raps will prob need some time to learn how to rebound, their big man are still very inexperienced.
On a side note, New York has quietly creeped up the standings, they're second now. Jersey's lost last 5. haha

[cyberscorpi0]

Newyork currently (as of 03/12/07) in the 8th position. I would rather have Knicks in the Final spot than Nets.

If the Playoffs are to start today, we will be up against Chicago. That's better than playing Miami, currently in the 6th spot with 6 game winning streak on their shoulder.

With Washington losing their last 3 games, we can be as high as number 3 in the standings.

19 more B-Ball to Play including tonights game vs BUCKS. Go Raps Go!

[S.F.W.]

If Miami is playing without Wade, I'd rather face them, than the Bulls. Bulls have so many weapons, and Ben Wallace is a rebounding machine.

[SIM SIMMA]

Raps looked like the team they should be... they came out on fire! TJ took it to his team big time... and the best is when he dunked the ball on the breakaway :)

Rebounding was 100% better, but they still had some lapses which was a little bit of a concern.. but the way I look at it... no one gave the Raps a chance to make it to the playoffs yet alone win their division. I'm just happy that the Raps have turned it around. The biggest difference with this years team is at time they bend but they do not break... they seem to hold their composure and can regroup.

BIG props have to go to Colangelo. Even getting rid of Jones and replacing him with Dixon has worked out! There is no one else that should be in the running for Exec of the year...

Tomorrows game against the Knicks will be a big game... as well as Sundays game against them.... division foe... gotta take them both... then we'll slowly pull away even more in the Atlantic.

[cyberscorpi0]

OH MY BOSH! had 25 Points & 10 Rebounds for another great game last night!

3 Game Winning Streak Baby!

WOOOOOHOOOOO!
http://heim.ifi.uio.no/~berges/woohoo.gif

[TheProfessor]

The first half was amazing, near perfect IMO. I was a bit nervous in the second half as the Bucks slowly chipped away at the 20 point lead. Still though, as Jobes said above, they bent but never broke. At one point in the second half the entire second unit was out and we were still playing pretty damn good ball!

Onions baby!

[cyberscorpi0]

The Little Engine got everybody happy by passing the BALL!

TJ Ford is my Best Player tonight! 14 Points and 18 Assists!

Hope Calderon is OK and ready for Yao and The Rocket

[Whos ur dadd]

The Little Engine got everybody happy by passing the BALL!

TJ Ford is my Best Player tonight! 14 Points and 18 Assists!

Hope Calderon is OK and ready for Yao and The Rocket

Didn't TJ have 18 and 18?

[TheProfessor]

Oh man, when Parker went down I was so sure that was it for him. I couldn't believe seeing him hopping around like ten minutes later near the court. It was nice to see Dixon get some point guard action last night.

[rsquared]

Oh man, when Parker went down I was so sure that was it for him. I couldn't believe seeing him hopping around like ten minutes later near the court.

Same here, it sucked the air right out of the ACC. I cringed when they showed the replay on the big screen, looked painful. What a warrior though, the anti-Vince!

[TheProfessor]

What a warrior though, the anti-Vince!

LOL, nice :chuckle

[cyberscorpi0]

Didn't TJ have 18 and 18?

Thank you for the correction.

T.Ford
min = 38:15
fgm-a = 5-12
3pm-a = 0-0
ftm-a = 8-8
off = 1
def = 3
tot = 4
ast = 18
pf = 3
st = 2
to = 4
bs = 0
pts = 18

[cyberscorpi0]

What the Hell is going on with Mo P?

[TheProfessor]

Yeah, he not playing nearly as much as he used to, and I think that its getting to him when he is on the court. Don't see quite as many MP3's as I used to. It's too bad because I really like the guy and he's been with the Raps for sooooo long.

[cyberscorpi0]

He's a streaky player. 1 MP3 download from downtown Belleville will snap the bad spell. Hope he gets playing time (defensively) against T-Mac.

[SIM SIMMA]

Great game last night...

PArker is as you have said a true warrior... seeing him back on the sideline jumping around getting loose was awesome... you hear them play the Rocky music?

Mopete is a true Rap... I would hate to see him go but the thing is Mitchell has the luxury right now to go with whoever is playing the best... he also tries to put people on that matchup the best with the people on the floor...

If Dixon wasn't as successful as he has been Mo I think would have more time... but right now Mo seems a touch annoyed... you could see it in his face... he's not known to complain but you can tell he's not happy.

Let's see how we do tomorrow with the Rockets... Yao is back... and he's been on a tear... let's see if Rasho and company can contain him.

[bluntman]

Too bad about last night...114/100. Just a small hiccup on the road to the playoffs.

[cyberscorpi0]

Too bad about last night...114/100. Just a small hiccup on the road to the playoffs.

The game was over after the first quarter. I was expecting Mo P to step up last night (defensively). He's long time over due. Maybe he'll wake up tomorrow against New York. They also need to work on their FREE THROW. Hopefully, Calderon & Parker will be part of the lineup.

[TheProfessor]

They missed nine free throws.....if they had made those it would have been a totally different game. They didn't play 'their' game last night, and that's why they lost.

[cyberscorpi0]

So, let's fast forward to early 3rd quarter. Ref called 4th foul to Curry (I said, this game is over - Chuck bring out the Onions). But, I forgot Starbury is still playing. He basically just brought his "A" game and next thing you know Raps cruising with major TURNOVER.

Wow, I did not expect Raps to lose this winnable game!

[SIM SIMMA]

End the skid tonight... take down the Magic.

They need to take advantage of the fact that both the Nets and Knicks lost last night.

[cyberscorpi0]

Bad News for the Raps. Andrea Bargnani, the potential Rookie of the year underwent successful appendectomy surgery. Recovery from an appendectomy varies. No timetable has been set for his return.

He might be out Indefinitely :(

[SIM SIMMA]

Hopefully he is not out indefinitely... I figure a month...

Raps are playing well so far...

keep it up!

[TheProfessor]

They just said during the game right now that they expect Andrea to be out for the remainder of the regular season. It sucks that all these injuries are coming at once and during the final stretch. Hopefully Calderone and Parker can get back soon.

[Kevin@nextmod]

Chris Bosh, lazy pass, runs, blocks, throws, wrist band, technical foul....Awesome play
Go Raptors Go!

[SIM SIMMA]

They just said during the game right now that they expect Andrea to be out for the remainder of the regular season. It sucks that all these injuries are coming at once and during the final stretch. Hopefully Calderone and Parker can get back soon.

Raps played a decent game undermanned...

Prof when did they say that? I've been watching the whole game... everytime they give an update they flash the expected to be out: 2-4 weeks... Actually yeah 2-4 weeks is the remainder of the reg season more or less :) As long as he's back for our playoff run.

Magic number is 9! woot!

[Chuckie]

Raptors win!
37-31 now.. w00t..
still sits 4th in the conference..

now if we don't go on a losing streak or anything
i don't think holding onto the first in the atlantic is hard to do.

playoff ball for sure!

[cyberscorpi0]

Two Big THUMBS UP! for the Raps tonight.

Even with 3 Major players not in the game, we came up with the "W".

I thought Toronto is bad in the Free Throw Department, but the Magics are far worst.

[sp3GT]

The free throws really made a difference I think, since the Raptors only won by 7. But yah, it's good they're finally winning again.

[TheProfessor]

They needed a win after that performance against New York on Sunday.

[Arwork]

No matter what, it's just nice to see the Raptors ahead of Carter's team by few games hehe.

[Caz]

I know it would have to be in the second or third round, but it would be sweet if they played the Nets in the playoffs. The crowd at the ACC would be insane if we snet Vince to the golf course.

[cyberscorpi0]

Mo P. (23 pts) and Garbo (22 pts) made a Big difference on tonights game. After the 1st half, the game was already over!

Go Raps Go!

[sp3GT]

Huge win for Raps but unfortunately another injury. Good to see bench players step up when the time is needed.

[cyberscorpi0]

RAPTORS Moving UP in the Eastern Conference!

WooooooHoooooooo!

as of 03/25/07
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/cyberscorpi0/Standings.jpg

[SIM SIMMA]

HOLY CRAP that was bad... Garbo's gone for sure... this sucks! Hope it isn't super serious although it looked really really bad...

:(

[cyberscorpi0]

Wow! Such an ugly game against Boston. What's even worst is Garbo's injury. Hopefully, it's not that serious.

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

yeah they played flat all throughout the game...ouch! with garbo, looks serious, bad landing!

[RedRaptor]

Wow! Such an ugly game against Boston. What's even worst is Garbo's injury. Hopefully, it's not that serious.

Looks like his leg is broken badly. Ugly game. The Raps always manage to have on ugly game a week. Last week it was against the Knicks. Great teams find a way to come up with the win and its obvious the Raptors aren't there yet (not that we can expect them to be).

[SIM SIMMA]

RedRaptor... so true... but what fans have to remember was this was a rebuilding year. No one thought or even gave them a chance for doing as well as they have done.

I'm just happy the franchise is on the up and up. Playoffs this year will be a bonus to an excellent season. Bosh will get his first taste of the playoffs and will be hungrier for it next season.

Let's see some other players step up now that 2 intergral players have been lost. Let's also hope Bargs can heal quickly and well.

[TheProfessor]

When I saw Garbo lying on the floor screaming like that I could seriously feel his pain. Wow, and what sucks even more for the guy is his wife was probably getting her hair done in Toronto and not even watching the game (she hates basketball if you can believe it).

I think the biggest problem last night was they just couldn't find their rhythm, they weren't passing and committed too many turnovers.

Is it just me or are the following certainties when watching a Raps game:

1) Garbajosa will travel at least twice and step out of bounds at least once per game
2) TJ Ford while playing great for the most part will also commit the biggest number of turn overs, and usually pretty stupid ones
3) Some Raptor player will go down with an ankle/foot/leg injury

[cyberscorpi0]

Garbo's Injury (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrggrC7tKYA)

[SIM SIMMA]

When I saw Garbo lying on the floor screaming like that I could seriously feel his pain. Wow, and what sucks even more for the guy is his wife was probably getting her hair done in Toronto and not even watching the game (she hates basketball if you can believe it).

I think the biggest problem last night was they just couldn't find their rhythm, they weren't passing and committed too many turnovers.

Is it just me or are the following certainties when watching a Raps game:

1) Garbajosa will travel at least twice and step out of bounds at least once per game
2) TJ Ford while playing great for the most part will also commit the biggest number of turn overs, and usually pretty stupid ones
3) Some Raptor player will go down with an ankle/foot/leg injury


1) Garbo will travel or step out of bounds yes true.... so does Mo if he plays :)
2) TJ Ford will likely go into overdrive and turn over the ball but he will not always have the highest number of TOs. I think one game he had one. Everyone last night was brutal... even Bosh.
3) Hate to admit it but this one is happening too frequently... what the hell?!?!?

[TheProfessor]

Just a thought, but since there seem to be five or six of us who are obviously pretty big Raps fans why don't we try and arrange going to a game together? It may be a bit late for this season but we should definately do it for next year.

[RedRaptor]

I really feel for Garbo. But just watching that replay again, it seems like big man Al Jefferson (probably 300lbs) and Garbo's own weight (225lbs) came down on his leg. Thats over 500lbs on one off balanced leg.

Yes this is a rebuilding year, but the Raps playoff run is in trouble. I guess Luke Jackson is sticking with the club for more than 10 days as the Raps will look to him for perimeter shooting now.

[cyberscorpi0]

Just a thought, but since there seem to be five or six of us who are obviously pretty big Raps fans why don't we try and arrange going to a game together? It may be a bit late for this season but we should definately do it for next year.

As long as the tickets are less than $60 and discounted. I'm In!

BTW, If some of you are Blue Jays fans or want to go to a Baseball game. I can get you 50% discount on a regular priced ticket ;)

[S.F.W.]

I would definitely be up for a group Raptors game. What about a playoff game?

[RedRaptor]

As long as the tickets are less than $60 and discounted. I'm In!

BTW, If some of you are Blue Jays fans or want to go to a Baseball game. I can get you 50% discount on a regular priced ticket ;)

Rogers employee as well eh? Nice. I found that the service charge will make the 50% seem like 25%. Bought some "50%" tickets last year and my friends gave me hell since the scalpers had the same tickets for cheaper right before the game. ;)

I'm a huge Jays fan btw. Let's take down the Yanks and Bosox this year.

[cyberscorpi0]

Rogers employee as well eh? Nice. I found that the service charge will make the 50% seem like 25%. Bought some "50%" tickets last year and my friends gave me hell since the scalpers had the same tickets for cheaper right before the game. ;)

I'm a huge Jays fan btw. Let's take down the Yanks and Bosox this year.

Thanks for the Heads Up. I don't normally buy tickets due to we get them FREE some times.

Wells, Thomas & Glaus will take us to the promise land . . . . . . . . . I hope.

[rinse]

I've never heard a grown man scream like that

Awful.

[sp3GT]

I would definitely be up for a group Raptors game. What about a playoff game?

I'd be interested in a playoff game, depending on price though.

[rsquared]

If any of you are ever at a game come and say hi to me in the Sprite Zone. Would love to get you guys discounted tix but I don't even get any.

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

-Against Miami..........nice come back from the last game they had!!! thats balancing scoring...enjoyed watching it!...

[cyberscorpi0]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/cyberscorpi0/rebound.jpg
was the game story.



and He is my best player of the Game tonight.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/cyberscorpi0/KrisHump.jpg



Mo P's Free Throw was crazy. Should have been spectacular if it went in!

[TheProfessor]

That free throw was nuts.....if it had gone in the crowd would've gotten so damn loud!

Awesome game, everyone chipped in to help fill the void of Jorge and Andrea.

[SIM SIMMA]

Great win... again playing Raps ball... going back to the basics. Sharing the ball and hard nosed hussle.

Humps was a beast.... :) That rejection was pretty sick too.

I'm happy...

[Kevin@nextmod]

shit...missed another game....jobes...you're gonna have to remind me on msn.

[SIM SIMMA]

lol... for sure man.. next time...

it's clockwork for me...

[rsquared]

:bana2

Man I really hope we get homecourt for the playoffs, it makes such a big difference!

[TheProfessor]

Who would've thought that the Raps would be sitting in 3rd!

[majic]

that's like 6 better than the leafs :D

[SIM SIMMA]

did you use a calculator to figure that one out?

[majic]

spreadsheet ;)

[Caz]

Nice effort by the time last night, they really put the game in Boston behind them.

[sp3GT]

:bana2

Man I really hope we get homecourt for the playoffs, it makes such a big difference!


Yah homecourt is a huge difference, has anyone seen this:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-lebronshouse&prov=ap&type=lgns

[cyberscorpi0]

IL Mago showing good signs!

from Raptors Insider

TORONTO (CP) Toronto Raptors rookie Andrea Bargnani is back on the court.

Although the seven-foot Italian isn't yet ready for game action, he shot around and did some light cardio Thursday, eight days after undergoing an emergency appendectomy.

He expects to start full-contact practices in a week and hopes to get back into games shortly thereafter, in plenty of time for the playoffs.

``I want to get in shape again,'' Bargnani told reporters after his workout.

Bargnani said he was still in some pain, but was improving.

``There is a little (pain), but that's normal,'' he said.

Bargnani's return carries some added urgency with Monday's loss of forward Jorge Garbajosa to a season-ending ankle injury. But all-star forward Chris Bosh said Bargnani should pace himself as he works to return to the lineup.

``I know he's dying to play right now, but ... (seeing) him slowly coming back is a good sign for us,'' Bosh said.

[TheProfessor]

That's great news!

[SIM SIMMA]

Who's this Bargnani guy?

Is he any good?

[Timmy]

OMG, I couldn't believe it, what a shot!!! Mo Pete is my hero.

[bluntman]

Nice block by CB4 in overtime!

[iconicrocket]

Can't believe that shot went it. Good game.

[rsquared]

Best game of the year.

Mo's shot was unbelievable!!!!!!!

TJ was wicked

Bosh was clutch in OT

Got lucky Jose didn't get called for that travel in OT, but it was our night, I'll take the W :bana2

[sp3GT]

Best game of the year.

Mo's shot was unbelievable!!!!!!!

TJ was wicked

Bosh was clutch in OT

Got lucky Jose didn't get called for that travel in OT, but it was our night, I'll take the W :bana2

+1 on Bosh being clutch in OT. Raps are getting closer and closer to locking down a playoff spot.

[cyberscorpi0]

Wanna see the MP3 Download?

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http://www.nba.com/media/video/FiveStar_70_070330.jpg (http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/nba/nbacom/5star/peterson_m_070330.asx)

[mit-gee-mui]

That game was intense!

The last 13 seconds of the original game were like the longest ever.

And that shot, my men were laughing their heads off when it went in.:whoa
The looks on both coaches' faces were PRICELESS! :loco And to think, the guy only played for 1 minute during the entire game!

(Yes, my men encourage me to watch b-ball games from time to time. As if I wasn't already manly enough..... pfffft!)

[SIM SIMMA]

It's too bad people could not see the game if they didn't have Raps TV.

I missed the second half but watched the replay at 1:30AM :)

[cyberscorpi0]

It's too bad people could not see the game if they didn't have Raps TV.

I missed the second half but watched the replay at 1:30AM :)
Unfortunately, the next game (vs. Bobcats on Sunday) is on RTV again :(

[TheProfessor]

I watched the replay also as we were out but holy cow what a game. It had all the intensity of a playoff game and the Raps proved they can hold their own!

[SIM SIMMA]

Unfortunately, the next game (vs. Bobcats on Sunday) is on RTV again :(

I can watch it ;)

When i bought my TV awhile ago i got the free HD for a year from Rogers... just enough to get me hooked on my HD channels. One of those main channels was RAPS TV. Being a big fan it is good to be able to see all their games... but on top of that I catch a lot of other NBA games on it as well so it's worth the extra money to me :)

[TheProfessor]

Yeah, I subscribe to Raps TV too, it's worth it IMO and has the wife's approval as she likes to watch with me.

Don't need to watch it on TV tomorrow though since I'll be at the game :D

[cyberscorpi0]

Don't need to watch it on TV tomorrow though since I'll be at the game :D
I'm Jealous. I haven't gone to a single Raptors game this year.http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/indifferent/indifferent0001.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[TheProfessor]

I'm actually pretty excited for the game today, I bought four tickets so that I could take my two older brothers and my father, all of which have never been to a Raptors game. They've all been die hard Leafs fans but I've been slowly bringing them over to basketball. Hope it doesn't turn out to be a yawner.

[cyberscorpi0]

I'm actually pretty excited for the game today, I bought four tickets so that I could take my two older brothers and my father, all of which have never been to a Raptors game. They've all been die hard Leafs fans but I've been slowly bringing them over to basketball. Hope it doesn't turn out to be a yawner.

Raps tends to relax when playing against below .500 teams. But then again, Bobcats won 2 games in a row.

Hopefully it's a difference story this afternoon and better yet an addition converted Leafs fans to Raps fans http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/winking/winking0070.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

Enjoy the fun and exciting game Bro!

[SIM SIMMA]

As long as the Raps play with some urgency and realize it's an important game they should be okay.

The magic number is 4. So come on Raps... any combo of wins and losses of the Nets equalling 4 clinches the Atlantic for us!

WOOT

[bluntman]

Clinched!

[SIM SIMMA]

Awesome game. They played once again great team ball. Bosh continued to show his allstar form. The players like Dixon, Humps, Graham, mo etc... all played well and did their part.

Playoff spot clinched... they still want to work to win the Atlantic.. a first for the franchise. They also want homecourt. They will not be happy with just a playoff spot.

Happy for Bosh... happy for the Raps.

[sp3GT]

I think the raps will be able to do it with 9 games left and the nets are 7 wins behind the raps. The East is so bad compared to the west, both New Jersey and Orlando have below 500 records but are in the playoffs.

[TheProfessor]

The game was great, though I was hoping for a little more excitement for my father and brothers. There was tons of crap going on in the stands though, security came to our section at least three times, two times escorting people out. They even told a bunch of huge Raptor fans (a group of about eight 13 year olds who had painted their chests) to put their shirts on or they would be tossed out!

My dad was hilarious, he didn't know about the free pizza at the 100 point mark, so when the Raps were at 93 points and I told him, he got so excited that when the crowd started chanting 'D-Fence' he was chanting 'Pi-Zza'.

It was nice to see Andrea on the bench too, he got a pretty nice cheer from the audience.

[cyberscorpi0]

Clinched!
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_32v.gif Clinched Playoff Berth http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_55.gif

[SoopaBanana]

The East is so bad compared to the west, both New Jersey and Orlando have below 500 records but are in the playoffs.

Denver is just at .500 and Clippers is below 500.

I think at this moment Raps should be wondering whether playing against Miami or Chicago in the playoffs would be better news for them, considering D Wade should be back soon...

[iconicrocket]

I hope the Raptors play Miami early in the playoffs, hate to see them play Miami deep into the playoffs. Since Miami is a playoff team and would be a handful for the Raptors later on.

[cyberscorpi0]

How does "RAPTORS PLAYOFFS MEET" sounds?

As soon as they announce the PLAYOFFS schedule, we can all go to a bar and watch the game.

It will definitely be cheaper than going to ACC.

[sp3GT]

I hope the Raptors play Miami early in the playoffs, hate to see them play Miami deep into the playoffs. Since Miami is a playoff team and would be a handful for the Raptors later on.

Miami has so a lot of playoff experience, playing Miami in first round is not a good thing. I rather see raptors in there longer.

[S.F.W.]

How does "RAPTORS PLAYOFFS MEET" sounds?

As soon as they announce the PLAYOFFS schedule, we can all go to a bar and watch the game.

It will definitely be cheaper than going to ACC.

I'd be up for that.

[Mazda-Baaa]

I'm hoping that we don't play Miami because Shaq is unstoppable in the playoffs. Either way, I got my playoff tickets and I can't wait to see what the atmosphere is going to be like in the ACC. GO RAPS GO !!!

[cyberscorpi0]

Even with Raptors lost tonight (vs Miami); they gave a pretty good fight in the end.

Another great pickup by Colangelo, L. Jackson was great!

That big elbow Welcome from Shaq was not necessaryhttp://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/mad/mad0054.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[TheProfessor]

Luke played really smart, I was quite impressed. That elbow from Shaq was just stupid, there was no need for it whatsoever.

Truth be told I still don't know how they managed to only lose by three when they were shooting 30 somthing percent all game.

[chinsterr]

L.jackson is only in it for the money --- hear me out. Once he gets paid he takes a few years off and returns when the pot runs dry ... not a fan of that. He did, however, play good last night.

[cyberscorpi0]

L.jackson is only in it for the money --- hear me out. Once he gets paid he takes a few years off and returns when the pot runs dry ... not a fan of that. He did, however, play good last night.

Where is that information based on? He looks like a decent individual. But then again, "You cannot judge a book by its cover".

[chinsterr]

....trust me ... hahah

[SoopaBanana]

How does "RAPTORS PLAYOFFS MEET" sounds?

As soon as they announce the PLAYOFFS schedule, we can all go to a bar and watch the game.

It will definitely be cheaper than going to ACC.

Great idea. Who's starting the roll call thread?

[TheProfessor]

Depending on date and place I'm in. I've also stated my preference as to location of said meet.

1) The Prof (central)

[S.F.W.]

1) The Prof (central)
2) S.F.W. (central)

[SoopaBanana]

1) The Prof (central)
2) S.F.W. (central)
3) Soopa

Where's central again?

Then again, who cares. I'm down!

[Kevin@nextmod]

RAPTORS WIN!! RAPTORS WIN!! RAPTORS WIN!!

1) The Prof (central)
2) S.F.W. (central)
3) Soopa
4) Pearly

[cyberscorpi0]

RAPTORS WIN!! RAPTORS WIN!! RAPTORS WIN!!
Joey brought his A game tonight. 5 - 8 Field Goal, 3 - 4 in the Rainbow country and 6 - 6 Free Throw Shooting!http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/cool/cool0012.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)


1) The Prof (central)
2) S.F.W. (central)
3) Soopa
4) Pearly
5) cyberscorpi0

[TheProfessor]

Glad to see the Raps gave Luke another 10-day, based on his performance in the last game I'd say he's deserved it.

T.J. Ford is starting to irritate me. I know he's a skilled player, but he just turns the ball over so much and has a serious selfish side to him. When Jose is running point there seems to be more sharing of the ball which as we all know is the key to the Raps success thus far.

[S.F.W.]

TJ has his ups and downs. Given this is really only his second year in the league, I'm willing to have some patience.
That said, when the raps are on a 4 on 2, and pulls up for a 20ft. jump shot..that annoyed the hell out me.
Oh, and what was Juan Dixon doing, jacking up a 3, when we have a 1 point lead with 40 seconds left. Take it to the rim, get the guaranteed 2, and maybe 3.

[chinsterr]

1) The Prof (central)
2) S.F.W. (central)
3) Soopa
4) Pearly
5) cyberscorpi0
6) Chinsterr (depending on location)

[TheProfessor]

Okay, so it looks like a pretty decent list already. Where is a good central(ish) type of place to go?

[bluntman]

Hooters

j/k

My cousin took his brother-in-law and a bunch of us to the new Hooters in Whitby to watch the Leaf game last Saturday. Suffice it to say that I felt like a dirty old man after we left.

[TheProfessor]

Yeah, I 'had' to go to Hooters last year and I just didn't feel right afterwards. The wings were pretty good though.

[SIM SIMMA]

Hooters

j/k

My cousin took his brother-in-law and a bunch of us to the new Hooters in Whitby to watch the Leaf game last Saturday. Suffice it to say that I felt like a dirty old man after we left.

LOL...

that's down the street from our office... we've been there a few times........ too many ;)

Prof I hear you on TJ... but he has a lot of upside... so you have to just be patient. We have the luxury of bringing in two types of PGs into the game at any point. Depending on matchups Mitchell will decide what is best. You have to admit... although he is selfish at times... he still can dish the ball. His type of PG skills is the type where he will try to beat the team with speed and penetration and then dish... he still had a good amount of assists. At the same time sometimes he is too fast for his own good... he'll mature and get better... he only has upside. He is a major foundation piece for the Raps. Good win for the Raps... let's close this one out soon. 76ers first and then how sweet would it be to clinch the Atlantic at home vs the Bulls?

Oh and I'd be in for the meet as well depending on location...

1) The Prof (central)
2) S.F.W. (central)
3) Soopa
4) Pearly
5) cyberscorpi0
6) Chinsterr (depending on location)
7) Jobes (central)

[TheProfessor]

Jobes, no doubt TJ has skill, and you're right that he should only improve as he matures, but it's just frustrating to see him turn the ball over, and on the very next possession he'll do it again as if not learning.

[SIM SIMMA]

Yeah but then he'll make a good play... so it's just cutting down on the TOs... the thing that the Raps can do is have him benched to take it down a notch and let him know that if he doesn't play well Calderon can step in.

Bottom line... we have great pieces in place... and Colangelo is a god.

[TheProfessor]

Bottom line... we have great pieces in place... and Colangelo is a god.

No doubt.

[BLKOUT]

Colangelo is the best thing to happen for the Raptors!

They need another decent rebounder.

[rsquared]

Raps magic number is 2 for the Division title :bana2

I'd be up for watching a game with everyone provided it's an away game (and depending on the date/location) as I'll be working the home games.

[chinsterr]

and Colangelo is a god.

He looks more mafia to me :P

[rsquared]

This just in: Arenas is out 2-3 months! No Arenas or Butler for Washington, they are done!! Would be nice to get the 3rd seed and meet them in the 1st round. BUT... it's possible NJ overtakes them for the 6th seed. Imagine a Raptors/Nets 1st round matchup. The ACC would explode!!

[BLKOUT]

to match up against NJ in the first round would be some very intersting ball.

[cyberscorpi0]

Imagine a Raptors/Nets 1st round matchup. The ACC would explode!!

I would love to see that match-up. But would rather see Raptors advanced to the 2nd round. Therefore, I hope Washington can maintain their position in the conference (6).

[TheProfessor]

Agreed, my wish right now would be to see Washington first round, beat them and gain some confidence, then go on to a team like New Jersey (if they're still in it).

[SoopaBanana]

So... we still haven't set a location...

How about somewhere inside the 14 - Kennedy - 401 - Leslie area?

[SIM SIMMA]

Raptors started out slow tonight... looked a little flat... but they came out like the true Raps in the second half.

The Nets lost tonight...

RAPS WIN THE ATLANTIC!!

WOOT.

[cyberscorpi0]

ATLANTIC DIVISION CHAMPS BABY!!!

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/cyberscorpi0/Raps.jpg

[TheProfessor]

What a season, I'm so happy for the Raps! I just hope the team can keep it together during the playoffs.

On a side note, anyone else note that the Raps turned things around when Ford cut his lip and had to leave the game thus bringing in my man Jose?

[SIM SIMMA]

Yes he did come in and they started moving the ball around better... TJ has been holding onto the ball and dribbling too much lately... but again how fortunate are we to have two good guards on our team?

Some teams don't even have one... we are fortunate to be able to sit one down and have another one come in and QB the team.

[TheProfessor]

Yeah, I'm very happy we have two PG's in our line-up, I just wish TJ would be a little less greedy with the ball. He's very predictable in that he always wants to do things on his own.

[cyberscorpi0]

When TJ got injured in the past then Jose stepped up and did a great job in the point; You can see TJ's mixed reaction on his face. He was really eager to play Ball.

I don't know if he's trying to prove something. But every time he shoots or dribble the ball, I hold my breath and if the ball goes IN or no TURNOVER in his presence; gives me a sign of relief.

I'm not Anti-Ford nor Pro-Ford, I just want him to play "Intelligent B-Ball".

GO RAPS GO!

[cyberscorpi0]

Don't you just hate those late whistle from the freakin referees? That brings me to MO P's ejection of the game. I know it was a hard foul, but that is definitely not a flagrant foul.

And how about Juan Buzzer beater 3 point shot. http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0024.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

Good game for Parkerville with career high 27 points!

[SIM SIMMA]

Great game.

Awesome to see Graham playing well.

[TheProfessor]

The ejection of Mo Pete was brutal, and now they're saying he may be suspended for one game......wtf!?!? The officiating in last nights game was terrible for both sides IMO, though the Raps definately got the worst of it in the first half.

Anybody else pissed that TSN didn't air the beginning of the game so that they could show the end of the Islanders Devils hockey game?