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Raptors Rapid Recap - Orlando 104 Toronto 96


This was simply a game where one team has more talent than the other. Toronto for the most part played a solid game, but the Magic, even with Howard and Lewis in foul trouble, were just too talented. They just don't miss a beat even when relying on guys like Reddick and Ryan Anderson. The Magic have now beaten the Raps twice. The final today 104-96.

In back-to-back games the Raptors opponent did some serious damage on the offensive glass. Given their defense as of late the Raps simply can't give up this many second chance opportunities. Hopefully when Reggie Evans returns the Raps won't have this issue.

The Raps bench, even without Belinelli were solid. Amir was amazing in the third quarter and even Weems did some nice things while on the court. Unfortunately Triano is still using that J&J back-court.

DeMar DeRozan is taking his lumps right now. After getting schooled by Wade in the last game he was matched-up against Vince Carter who decided to play. Triano is throwing the rook into the deep-end of the pool and looking to see if he will sink or swim. Lately he needs a life raft.

If I am Orlando I feel pretty good about letting Hedo go and replacing him with Carter. Carter looks focused and is a perfect addition to this Orlando team. I mean just ask yourself. If you could have Carter or Hedo on this Raps team who would you prefer?

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Tough Loss

The Magic’s outside shooting was just too much.

If the Magic played the Raptors all year Reddick would make the all-star team.

by Buddahfan on Nov 22, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions  

Defense issues

Raptors offense is all good. It’s on the other side there’s just tooo many times, quite notably #8Calderone, we abandon the man to follow the ball which of course will be returned to the unguarded man and we get violated. Even if it happens only once per player per game, that’s good for 10-15 points against us and -oh …look! how much are we losing by on a regular basis? I think once we correct AT LEAST this element per game we can look forward to improving our point averages and a shot at the play-offs.

by marisatorre on Nov 22, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, its another game where the Raptors were right in it going into the 4th and then the wheels started coming off. If they could buckle down and play a solid 4th like they do (usually) the rest of the game, they could easily have a winning record right now.

by Icedragon on Nov 22, 2009 3:24 PM EST reply actions  

Bench

IMO, if we had our key guys coming off the bench, Marco and Wright, than i really don’t think that the 4th quarter would have been that difficult for us. Look back at the Utah game, everyone talks about how we used up all our energy coming back into the game, but at the time you would see Antwan Wright coming off the bench and providing a solid defensive presence. This one could have gone either way, and if it wasn’t for injuries it definitely could have been our second straight win.

by zAIN J on Nov 22, 2009 3:28 PM EST reply actions  

I am curious...

tio see what this team can do when healthy…. I guess I will have to wait a while now…

by renato on Nov 22, 2009 3:47 PM EST reply actions  

Injuries???

Get over it folks. There isn’t an NBA team that doesn’t have injuries and the Raps are at this point in the minority in that all of there starters are available. Orlando wass banged up and simply a better team. Raps are playing decent, entertaining and competitive basketball but you don’t imagine that Reggie is going to take them to the title – huh?

by kispiox on Nov 22, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions  

Raptors Defense / shot at the play-offs

Raptors offense is all good. It’s on the other side there’s just tooo many times, quite notably #8Caldron, we abandon the man to follow the ball which of course will be returned to the unguarded man and we get violated. Even if it happens only once per player per game, that’s good for 10-15 points against us and -oh …look! how much are we losing by on a regular basis? I think once we correct AT LEAST this element per game we can look forward to improving our point averages and a shot at the play-offs.

by marisatorre on Nov 22, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions  

To answer your question...

…I’d still take Hedo.

Remember, he actually wants to play here.

by Jevant on Nov 22, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

I think he assumed you forget the past history when making the comparison.

Who’s the better player?

by Simon M on Nov 22, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions  

november is a hard month for the raps as we all know so im going to wait until january until i start to panic and wish for a trade

by raptors_run_the_show on Nov 22, 2009 11:07 PM EST reply actions  

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