I know, its still early to preview the East, since many free agents still remain unsigned and there is still talk of some teams looking to make some major moves (ie/ McGrady to Detroit etc).  However, with the start of summer league action underway, all of the major unrestricted free agents signed, and the Raps all capped-out, its time to look forward to the fall - to get a sense of where this team fits (as it is constructed right now). Continue Reading

Given two deals on the table, which one would you pull the trigger on:

Scenario 1:
Send TJ to Charlotte for Gerald Wallace.

Scenario 2:
Send TJ, Rasho, Baston and a draft pick to Indiana for Jermaine O’Neal and a pick (worse then the one we sent them). Continue Reading

So the word is Garbo is on the way out. No real surprise here, I mean, the writing has been on the wall since the season began, and MLSE launched that lawsuit against Spain. What kills me though, is that instead of packaging him with a couple of the other expiring contracts for someone that will help, BC is going to buy him out, get nothing in return (Morris Peterson anyone), and potentially pay a 50% premium to replace him Continue Reading

Quickly- by a show of hands, how many Raptors fans thought that if they drew Detroit in the first round this year that they stood a chance of winning that series (put your hand down Chuck Swirsky- you’d think that they could beat God and Ditka in tennis match, and Chuck Norris in just about anything). The truth is…even the most staunch Raps fan must concede, that beating Orlando seemed really possible this year, as did Jersey last season…but Detroit…fuggeddaboutit. Continue Reading

Dwight Howard is an absolute MONSTER! 25 points, 22 (6) rebounds and 5 blocks was more than enough to lead his team to victory in game 1 over the Raptors. There isn’t anyone on the Raptors roster, or in the NBA, that can shut down Howard - especially when he’s hitting his free throws. Continue Reading

Before I start this post I’d like to send a shout out the National Champion University of Kansas Jayhawks, who knocked off the Memphis Tigers to win the NCAA Tournament on Monday Night. The Tournament is the best basketball in the world to watch and it didn’t disappoint. Continue Reading

I have to give the Raptors credit for a win against the Pistons. This was their 3rd win against a better team in 2008 (Boston and Orlando the other other two). The Raptors grinded out a win. Don’t let the score fool you, the Pistons twice came within 4 points of the Raptors, both times, battling from deficits of 17 and 15 points. The fact that the Raptors were able to whether the imminent attack(s), and maintain the lead in the 4th quarter, in crunch time, well…I’m not accustomed to that. It was almost a perfect game for me: the crowd was pumped, hotties were popping out of their tight tops, my roast beef sandwich was perfect, the half-time show was impressive, and I almost didn’t have to hear Chuck/Leo’s voice the whole night until Leo got Jose for the post game. I have to be honest, I was actually deflated a bit…but I digress… Continue Reading

The Toronto Raptors (26-22) hit the road for a quick trip to play the worst team in the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-38). This will be the first game of a back-to-back for the Raptors; they’ll play at home against the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs on Monday.

The Raptors ran into a red hot Corey Maggette on Friday night and lost to the Clippers 102-98. Maggette scored a game high 35 points and was perfect from behind the 3-point arc (5-5). Chris Bosh scored a team high 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.

The Timberwolves had the Boston Celtics right where they wanted them Friday night. The game was tied and the Wolves had possession with less than a minute, but a turnover led to mad scrabble under the Wolves basket and Leon Powe nailed a buzzer beating lay up to win the game. The game featured the return of Kevin Garnett to Minnesota, but KG wasn’t in the line up because of abdominal injury.

Starting 5:
Jose Calderon/Sebastian Telfair
Anthony Parker/Marko Jaric
Jamario Moon/Corey Brewer
Chris Bosh/Ryan Gomes
Andrea Bargnani/Al Jefferson

Game Notes:
Raptors F Kris Humphries received another DNP Friday night. It was his second in 3 games; Friday nights game was the 1000th in the history of the Raptors; TJ Ford had 2 points and 6 assists in just under 13 minutes in his second game back from injury; the Raptors are 12-12 on the road this season.

Timberwolves F Antoine Walker has been rumoured to be on the move before the NBA trade deadline. He averages 8.1 ppg in just under 20 minutes a game; F/C Al Jefferson is averaging 21.5 ppg and 12.2 in his breakout season; the Timberwolves are 8-16 at home this season.

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The Toronto Raptors (23-19) host the Milwaukee Bucks (17-26) on Friday night at the Air Canada Centre. The Raptors knocked off the “Powerhouse” Boston Celtics 114-112 in one of the most exciting games of the season on Tuesday. The Raptors hit 15 three pointers, went 19-19 from the free throw line, turner the ball over 18 times and gave up 16 offensive rebounds. Jose Calderon scored a team high 24 points and dished out 13 assists.
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