Raptors Rapid Recap - Toronto 95 Milwaukee 117

by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Dec 9, 2009 10:37 PM EST

- The Raps were short both Jose Calderon and Andrea Bargnani on this evening but even without two starters it is hard to defend what went on against Milwaukee. The Raptors, outside of Bosh, played with little intensity and the team couldn't continue their recent winning ways.

- Old habits die hard. The Raps allowed the Bucks to get open looks by getting into the paint and the defensive rotations were late more often than not. The Raps did a solid job making the likes of Luke Ridnour and Roko Ukic look good.

- Give credit where credit is due however. The Bucks played a great game. Their ball movement was more than commendable, the played some hard-nosed defense and the hit shots down the stretch. They also got a terrific performance from Brandon Jennings who is the real deal.

- Should we send out a search party for Hedo Turkoglu? The Raps needed someone to step-up tonight and help Bosh and one would think that the guy getting paid mad loot would be up to the task. Not so. Hedo was all but invisible in this game yet was smiling and hugging it out with the Bucks after the game. Good one.

- Bad loss. These are the opponents the Raps have to beat. They will be fighting with the Bucks for the lower playoff positions when it is all said and done.

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Triano

Will this guy ever actually coach or just sit there looking like he’s trying to multiply 7836 and 492373 in his head?

by Arsenalist on Dec 9, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions

Maybe I’m glad I missed tonight’s action…yikes.

by Adam Francis on Dec 10, 2009 1:23 AM EST up reply actions

Well said

Hedo is thinking about his retirement now…

by Craptors Fan on Dec 9, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions

bosh

i think we should get something for bosh before he leaves because i have no doubt unless colangelo puls a rabbit out of a hat n makes a good trade tht bosh will leave

by raptors_run_the_show on Dec 9, 2009 11:23 PM EST reply actions

You could see this loss coming without Bargs

There was just a general discomfort out there and that has a lot to do with not having Jose or Bargs. Bench scoring has been pretty bad the last two nights with Jack now starting.

I think even last year, someone like Marion would give Turk problems. Athletic, defensive minded SFs can basically neutralize his offense and exploit him on D. The one piece we’re missing from this team is a legit backup 3. Next year’s mid level going to Kleiza might move things along nicely for this team. Antoine Wright is just bad.

by HQ Interloper on Dec 10, 2009 12:22 AM EST reply actions

Triano

Where I’ve had issue with Traino has more to do with how badly this team loses as opposed to the actual losing. I wonder what the average point differential in losses is for the Raptors over the first 82 games of Triano’s tenure and how that number relates to the first years of different coaches.

He must have already overseen more blowout losses than any coach in Raptor’s history

by HQ Interloper on Dec 10, 2009 12:29 AM EST reply actions