Toronto vs New Orleans: Game Day Thread
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 7:45 PM EST
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Toronto Raptors at New Orleans Hornets, Nov 6, 2009 8:00 PM EST
Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Hornets
November 6, 2009
TV: TSN at 8:00 pm
The Raps kick off a tough little stretch out West with a date in NO against the Hornets this evening. With New Orleans still trying to integrate some of their new personnel, this should be a tightly contested affair featuring some great individual match-ups like Bosh vs West and Bargnani vs. Okafor.
Franchise will be checking in to chat along with the rest of the HQ crew in what hopefully ends up being Toronto's third win of the season.
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Let's get this party started...
…well…not sure about Rod Black doing the intro ha ha.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions
Tara just said...
what’s with that guy and who write’s that crap!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
I can’t believe Black’s still around! I mean HE’S a dinosaur!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
However....
he was probably the motivation for Movember…..
Classic moustache!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Prediction on tonight?
W or L?
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions
Raps by 10
This Hornets team is a mess…..although it could easily go the other way.
I would like to see bargs start fast.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Bon soir! Buenas noche!
(Not sure how to say it in Italian.)
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
No kidding!
Forgot what time it is for you!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty dizzying stat
Paul being one of only 3 players ever to assist on or score half of his team’s field goals in a season…
Um…
TWO OTHER PLAYERS EVEN DID THAT???
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions
And away we go....
Jose is matched up against a pretty good PG
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions
Hope Okafor takes shots like that all night...
Weak.
Don’t want Bargs to take shots like that.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions
3 possessions....
hornets with two shots in the paint…the raps with a 3
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions
Mo P
Starting cold. He has been a big disappointment for them.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions
You feel like he hit that 30-something plateau eh?
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of 30 somethings....
welcome peja!!!!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Ha ha ha ha – you almost forget he’s in the league!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
Dick Bavetta...
calling the game. it will be close if Donaghy’s book is half true.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:19 PM EST reply actions
Bad start....
Too many outside J’s.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions
Those possesions KILL you to watch eh? Great D, wild shot, no rebound…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
Starting to think it would be disgraceful for the Raps to lose this game...
…Hornets have NO ONE outside of their big 3. Then it’s Peja and a D-League party!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions
my thoughts....
exactly. They have no depth.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
I mean...
they play whitney houston’s husband…..
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
True ha ha. Funny thing is I like Brown…not so hot on many of the other guys. Although Hilton Armstrong’s lasted longer in the league than most people thought.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
I was just thinking to myself...
armstrong could be out of the league in a couple years….
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
THAT IS ATROCIOUS
Bargs?! What was that?
Totally awkward and a terrible foul
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions
Disgusting
Good thing Armstrong travelled because that last play was a prime example of how bad this team is on the glass.
Bargs inexplicably switched off his man leaving Hedo to box out Hilton. Not only could Hedo not do it, but Bargs, who recovered, couldn’t either!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions
Yep, bang on. Hopefully this second unit gets things going.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Jack....
continues to be my favorite move of the off-season.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions
Mine’s Wright with Jack a very close second. (Not counting Weems – my obvious favourite if he was playing.)
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of Weems....
is he still hurt?
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
Nope – just not active the past few games.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
CLASSIC!
Love the giant Peja heads running around the arena after a 3!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions
I love how Peja and Hedo....
were smiling at each other…
they were probably acknowledging how overpaid they both are….
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
they smile because they are the same player
like looking in a mirror.
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Solid point.
PS – It’s scary how similar Wright and the Raptors-version of Mo Pete are…even down to the spin move in the paint!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
So what am i missing
Anything good going on? Weems and Evans still out?
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Ugly....
first quarter save for the first 3 or 4 minutes….
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions
True, as opposed to last year’s club that would be down 12 already.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
tell me abt it, speed and athleticism makes this stuff much easier to watch. Last yr was just awful to endure.
Between that and the TSN2 fiasco…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Amir....
looking very energetic.
I like what he is bringing tonight.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:44 PM EST reply actions
This unit bringing some energy...
I’ve really noticed that Amir and Bosh have played well together this year.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:46 PM EST reply actions
Phew....
i was getting worried about CP3….
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:47 PM EST reply actions
Beli has to find his shot, he brings so much that he should deserve more pt, but his shoot being off keeps hom on the bench
Liked his post-up there, hope he stays out a while longer here.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
That is just scary
Assist, steal, 3…and great D forcing a late clock shot try.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions
yeah....
he’s ok.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Good call, everything’s plugged up so the guards are having to post-up – like the last play by Marco.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
Raps need to be careful here....
and not settle for outside jumpers or they could find themselves down by 12 at half.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions
That was disgusting too – 3 Raptors pointing at the open man, no one takes him and Paul finds him for the easy 2.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
What a brick-fest for the Raps
Meanwhile, think the Hornets are on a 10-2 run since Paul returned.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions
Franchise ...
I just noticed the profile pictuire. Excellent shot FYI!
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Anyone on Rogers HD?
Mine is completely screwed up right now — I’m getting the regular feed on the HD channels…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions
OK, back again… that was weird… have I mentioned I hate Rogers?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
I am actually getting an HDish feed from league pass, worse than HD but still better than standard SD tv
Funny you should mention that Geoff because I’ve been thinking during this game that this looks like regular D, not H D.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
The arc...
on songalia’s jumper is crazy!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions
Jose
If his jumper continues to elude him, he has a promising painting career ahead of him, apparently…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions
Wow....
Jose is the assist leader All-time….impressive…and surprising!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions
Signs your franchise hasn't been very good / retained very many quality players
Mo Pete among your all-time leaders in assists.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions
I missed what they were discussing and assumed it was 3 pointers.
ASSISTS? More than Damon?
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah....
Damon was third.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Nah, Mo was like 5th or something.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Nah....
top 10
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Great question.....
tough call…
what a tip b CB4!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Huge. Devlin almost fell out of his chair.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
Bosh has been an absolute beast so far… What are the odds he can keep this up all season long?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
He looked sleepy too to start! Great D, then sick dunk!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Julian Wright...
shoud have stayed in school
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions
Beautiful 3 by Jack
Set his feet, drilled it.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions
Ric Flair's "Wooooo"
Bosh should’ve got one for that dunk…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions
I have nothing to say....
after that BOSH DUNK!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions
On another note...
Are you buying GI Joe?? Think I might tomorrow…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
GI Joe was defintiely not as bad as expected. That being said, I don’t know if I could sit through it again — I’d rather watch the MASS Device cartoon. Haha.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Is that even....
a question?!
OF COURSE!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
Agree – if he gets it going, they could put this one to bed early.
Unfortunately I think they’ll let NO hang around.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Great comment from Twitter tonight...
One of the Slam editors watching the Cavs destroy the Knicks:
“This game is kind of like what Star Wars would have been like if Luke blew up the Death Star during the opening credits”
LOL
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions
Bargs looks like second-year Andrea tonight, all awkward on O.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions
He has to draw a foul...
on those pump fakes.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Leaving everything short tonight – like to see him draw the fouls too and smooth things out at the FT line.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of awkward — that was a great way to handle an entry pass…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
2nd year Bargnani on O...
… like a teenage boy trying to go for some titty
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Plays like that make me mad at Colangelo
His prize pick bobbles the clutch play, then a speedy point guard, the type BC refuses to consider, takes it the other way beating the whole Raptor team down the court.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions
Chris Paul.....
Is amazing. His ability to create open looks for teammates is uncanny. I would trade anyone on our roster for him.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions
I'd trade anyone AND take back Songaila
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Hell....
I’d take Peja back.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
With the contract
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Wages of Wins
Didn’t Paul produce over 30 wins by himself last season? I mean, he basically almost made the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference!!!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Haha.
The idea being that Paul teamed with Bosh and an average supporting cast probably wins 50 games.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
That would be an interesting simulation…just pair those two with average or below average team-mates…like last year’s Raptors…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
If you just have average guys (or at least guys who aren’t costing the team wins), you’d have quite the squad.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
Let's not talk about...
a CP3/CB4 combo. I don’t think I could handle it. They would instantly become the best 1-2 combo in the league.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Allen Iverson
Colossal overrated douchebag…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions
Disagree.....
he met with the Grizz a lot before signing…you know him starting was discussed….I bet they are trying to go back on their word.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, I believe that probably happened. That Grizzlies organization is a joke from the ownership on down. But Iverson is also delusional.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Disagree to an extent.
Overrated. Of course.
But one of my favourite players of all time. No one competed as hard as that guy, even if he did try to do too much himself. Think I would too if I was passing the ball to Aaron McKie.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
I do give him major props for the level of toughness.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
I do think....
Iverson has somethign left. As I mentioned in the Grizz preview I just don’t understand the signing.
He should be in NYC.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t understand the Grizzlies. Period.
They could’ve signed David Lee or Paul Millsap.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Not a basketball post - but funny
Checking to see what other sports were on, Leafs up 3-2 with a minute left…and just took a penalty and Carolina has their goalie out. If Carolina scores I won’t be able to stop laughing.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions
PS
Amare threw down a NASTY dunk on KG’s head tonight.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions
Nice to see one of my keepers performing, with Kevin Martin nursing the cracked wrist and Devin Harris spraining his vagina.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Good question – I would think so but not sure.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
2nd Half Keys
-Gotta get Bargs going on offense
-Keep feeding Bosh
-More help from bench needed
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions
Where would this team....
be without Bosh…..
And why are we opening with a three!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions
Unreal
I’m at a loss for words to describe Bosh’s play.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
If that 3 is a permanent part of his game, look out league…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
he hit's those treys...
and he is a max guy.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
Not to mention a top-tier fantasy guy!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Seen that too many times...
Mo Pete for 3.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions
Oh my lord...
That’s SUCH a tough shot by Bosh.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions
350 degrees...
and climbing!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Classic Hedo shot...
He’ll make one of every four of those…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think Turkoglu can do anything without the step back. Dude probably has to step back before he makes love to his wife…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
The boys are on fire!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions
Proud of Jose
Still having a few issues, but looking more and more like he’s back in business.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions
Perhaps the team 3-point streak will remain alive this season…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
If Bosh keeps shooting like this for sure!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
“Just too much to handle!!!”
Devlin killing me.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
Bargs is killing me......
brutal
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, and he’s streaky, I’m just waiting for him to heat up.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
pretty sure...
that doesn’t help
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
You knew that one was good as soon as it left Bargs’ hands.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions
it's getting chippy out there!
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Ok...
…that was a garbage possession by Calderon. Paul with some GREAT D forcing a terrible shot.
But…Jose came right back and took the charge – great play. He’s pumped. Should be a good finish now.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions
Wow
Great team D again…almost fell out of my chair!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions
This team is scary
When all gunners are going.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions
Loving this energy...
…sitting here all smiley ha ha. I also really like that Triano has Johnson play the passing lanes.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:50 PM EST reply actions
I mean - I can't even believe this display from deep!
One thing you have to say for BC…he knows that there’s nothing more discouraging than having another team rain 3’s down on you all night.
And if nothing, that’s what this team is built to do.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:52 PM EST reply actions
I will
While not lock-down, the D held the Hornets within striking distance in the second until Bosh took over, and the rest of the team got going.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Now....
we can’t ONLY shoot three’s……
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions
LOL
Someone needs to photoshop that!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Hornets suck
Outside of Chris Paul, this team is terrible. How in the world are they going to make the playoffs in the West?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions
I don’t know – especially because Phoenix I think just beat Boston!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
And then you have Houston that looks like a playoff team…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
Morey is a freakin’ genius!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
this...
we agree on
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
not really a fair question.....
based on tonight no. Based on the season thus far absolutely.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
This comes across (to me at least) like the prudence of a fan who has been burned a few times more than a fair assessmen
Two words: Jermaine O’Neal.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
When they win tonight....
they will be 3-2 with losses to the Grizz and Pistons..
Still a .500 squad.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Grizz and Magic, but you can also say they are the one that let the Grizz back in a game they were basically wining and, despite an outstanding shooting Orlando has been within striking distance till the very end. The same sharpshooters who could not miss against us went deadly cold the night after. Teams (and opponents) have ups and downs and it really matters on who you encounter when.
There is to say that time is working in favor of the Raps, gelling wise and calender wise
Talk to me at the end of this 7 of 8 on the road against the West…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
They do to me. I’m not going to allow myself to get too excited unless they win the next two as well. I think more than anything, this game has shown 3 things:
-Bosh is dominating
-If Calderon and Bargs get going along with Bosh, this is a very dangerous offensive team
-New Orleans has one of the worst offenses in the league.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
Been impressed with Amir tonight.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions
Nothing fancy, just lots of energy.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
I would love to see him develop into the player he occasionally hints at becoming.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
Agree
As I mentioned his energy was great tonight.
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Nov 6, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
Okafor = Buck Williams?
If Buck Williams had’ve sucked…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions
Wait...that might have topped yours D Stance haha
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
Haha.
Andrea is coming in to play D and help the Hornets score inside!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Antoine Wright
What an impressive player. And when you hear stories about his unselfishness (today’s Globe and Mail), you realize what a great acquisition he appears to be.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:07 PM EST reply actions
Favourite player on this team after Weems.
And a 3 on cue!
The other thing is that he’s deceptively athletic. He’s got another step that surprises. You forget he was a scoring monster at Texas A&M.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
True. It’s funny to think that all these guys were “the man” at some point, somewhere. And to see a guy like Wright transform himself into such a team-first player is impressive.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Good decisions by Triano late here.
Bring in O’Bryant!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions
O’Bryant aka the Human Victory Cigar aka Salami and Cheese
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
He should be crying. Dude was brought in to coordinate the D, and the D has sucked more than the girls at the Bunny Ranch.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Yep. this offence is firing in all cylinders.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
Are we getting near a record here?
13 three-pointers is getting up there isn’t it?
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions
8 in the 3rd quarter was a record, apparently.
I heard that the Raptors opponent record for 3’s is 17 (groans).
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
Belinelli
That 3 would’ve made Iverson blush. Way to look for your shot, kid…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions
Bargs with back-to-back double-doubles
I never thought I’d write that… he’s one rebound away…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions
When he got 9 I was thinking that you were going to say that…
Too bad they took him out.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
I think Triano feared the world would explode if Bargs had back-to-back double-doubles… it’s like a sign of the apocalypse or something…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Belinelli
Is jokes. He’s a chucker but has enough skill to pull off those playground moves.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:17 PM EST reply actions
I am not saying it will be a straight line
but I have a feeling this is the beginning of something important
ps, on Beli, do not make fun of him, he has it in him, bring him up to speed and you have a full rotation of solid contributors…
Oh I like Marco – just funny to see him looking to score and score some more.
PS – Love that Weems is in.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
I think Bosh and Calderon were just making fun of Belinelli on the bench, actually… all good natured I’m sure…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
I'm dying...
…watching the bench camera-work. Oh to be a Gatorade bottle nearby…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
Do not bash NO to much
this is the same team that won against Dallas yesterday, which means their performance has also to do with the Raps
Howland
I think you should call the recap, “All Smiles.”
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions
that was a nice win
kept the lid on the defense for the 2nd consecutive game and shooting looked much better …. these guys are starting to look pretty good
Yep, you see the promise this team holds in games like this.
What I really liked was that the D held the fort until the O got going in the third.
Aight folks, been great as usual, time for me to sign off.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Nov 6, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Bosh didn't miss
9/9 from the field for 27 points — that’s crazy!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Nov 6, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I'm eating my salami and cheese sandwich right now!
I feel bad for Paul. Him and his team really needs a supporting cast.
Nonetheless, great win by the Raptors! Bosh looked tremen… scratch that, the whole team looked tremendous, especially in the 2nd half.
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