Tip-In: Raptors Crush Under-Manned Cavs 101 to 81

Boston, is a high turnover team that lets opponents back into games. They haven’t seemed as dominant. Orlando was pasted by Miami last night. Even on a back to back, a 26 point loss didn’t look good.

Even out West – what’s up with Utah after two games where they didn’t look like playoff locks. How will the Carmelo situation impact Denver’s consistency?

I think this is one of those seasons where people are actually going to have to watch a good stretch of games to figure out what’s what. People spouted words like “guarantee” for squads like Milwaukee and well…who knows for sure.

I just like the way people are saying the Raps are playing with respect to effort. I like that they seem resilient and that they are not giving up lopsided points in quarters. These aspects can turn into habits. If this is the new “Raptor way,” we might finally see an identity forming after so many years of listlessness. This bodes well for the future because it better informs their draft decisions – getting players that fit their approach to (eventual) winning as opposed to just drafting willy nilly.

The games are played for a reason and this is one of those seasons that will prove how meaningful that phrase is, league wide.

1 rebound isn’t good we can agree with that but its not like he wasn’t in there boxing out and battling. Its just Evans is a god damn monster under there..at this rate Evans will be the leading rebounder in the league for god sakes lol

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Have to say I’m also impressed by how Jay handled the pizza thing. Hopefully when Miami shows up, Jay can sneak a little sauce into LJ’s chalk dust.
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A few things the Raps need to work on

1. Andrea has to work harder on his rebounding (for the tougher teams) – that way B.C. doesn’t burst any blood vessels.
2. Jose needs to work on his shot. We know he can be dynamite, so whatever is ailing him, that needs to be fixed.
3. Jack has to work on his “Court vision”. About 2 minutes into the game, he dribbled around the FT line for several seconds, tried to draw a foul, and lost the ball to Hollins, while Bargs sat at the perimeter with nobody on him. Perfect 3 point attempt just waiting.
4. Amir has to regain his focus (better this game), so that he can be a presence off the Bench.
5. Reggie …. Don`t change. Keep doing the same. And don`t shoot – unless the runway is cleared for you.
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Just turned 25 and this Bargnani kid is really coming on strong. Averaged 21 in the first two games. Also blockin shots and taking charges. I do agree, he needs to take some of those rebounds away from Reggie but hey what next , drivin the bus?

The bugger isn’t perfect , frustrating

Let Evans do it and let A.B. do what he does best.. shoot it.

Does anyone think about what happens when Reggie’s contract is up?
Remember, Bosh was Andrea’s rebound crutch last year.
No matter how many points he scores I will always think that a centre who can’t rebound is useless (I guess it’s just the semi knowledgeable basketball fan in me)
Can anyone name any good or great centre’s in the history of the game that had Bargs like rebounding numbers? (I’m not trying to be condescending, I am really curious if there are)

You are right, championship teams traditionally have a defensive rebounding center.
Bargnani is not that. He is a hybrid 3-4 who is being played out of his element. He also is not a franchise player but many of you seem to be stuck on this idea that he should be because he was drafted 1.
I am a Bargnani supporter because he is young, playing out of his natural position and being pissed on daily by those who are supposed to be Raptor fans. Despite this uncomfortable position he is in, he does very well.