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Check out gameday previews from San Antonio Spurs blog Pounding the Rock, the National Post and Raptors Republic. Spurs blog 48 Minutes of Hell thinks Tony Parker's ankle injury could have a silver lining.

Court Surfing takes a look back at the week that was and week that will be for the Toronto Raptors.

The Raptors must learn from their dismantling at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, and step up the intensity.

The National Post's Eric Koreen takes a look at Chris Bosh's hot start. Meanwhile, T.Jose Caldesports points out that Bosh -- in a contract year -- is looking for his shot more than ever. He's also taking the ball inside and getting fouled a lot more than in previous seasons.

Toronto's best lineup so far this season features four bench players and Andrea Bargnani as the primary offensive threat.

But if Bargnani is your best player, do you have a playoff team?

Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus thinks former Raptor Nathan Jawai is an interesting project. Jawai managed to score 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting while pulling down six rebounds in 23 minutes of action yesterday.

The sad, disturbing tale of "high school" baller Anthony Avalos. (via Deadspin)