Raptors Rapid Recap: Toronto 94 Miami 97

by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Mar 28, 2010 8:47 PM EDT in Raptors Rapid Recap

- Another heartbreaking loss. After playing some excellent basketball in the first half (and not showing any ill effects from the tough loss against the Nuggets) the Raps couldn't seal the deal. After playing some terrific defense in the first half the Raptors folded in the second and allowed the Heat to storm back from a double digit deficit and steal a win on their home court. The Heat outscored the Raps 29-17 in the fourth quarter.

- Down the stretch the Raps continued to settle for jumpers instead of attacking the rim. Bosh and Bargnani were both guilty of settling and as a result the Raps have to settle for another tough loss. A disappointing result. The Raps should have won this game.

- What can you say about Dwyane Wade? The guy is unbelievable. His ability to get to the line and finish with contact is something to watch. He put the Heat on his back in the second half and dominated the action. He consistently split double teams, made big shots and willed his team to victory.

- The other Raptor killers on this evening? The Heat's front court. Joel Anthony was more than effective in the paint and 6/ 6 from the floor. Udonis Haslem was fantastic going 10/11 from the floor, hitting his jumper and even creating his own shot. The Raps allowed two mediocre big men to go 16/17 from the floor which also allowed the Heat to outscore the Raps in the paint.

- Despite being in uniform Hedo Turkoglunot only didn't get the start but didn't see the floor. It will be interesting to hear whether he was held out of the game for health reasons or whether Jay has finally realized that he provides less than either Weems or Wright.

- The Raptors now find the Chicago Bulls breathing down their necks for the 8 spot. The Bulls beat the Pistons last night and are closing the gap. Tomorrow night's game against the Bobcats is absolutely HUGE.

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hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!

Huge! Hilarious! You guys should read your own writing before you post.

The only thing “huge” about tomorrow’s game against Charlotte is Hedo’s big, fat ass.

by Original Aaron on Mar 28, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

Awkward.com

Triano’s post-game interview answering questions about the Hedo benching. Apparently, there was an element of “sending a message” to the team in addition to Hedo not being 100% healthy.

Obviously, the “message” did not include taking the ball to the basket in the 4th quarter.

by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Mar 28, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Go Raps :)

by Member29 on Mar 28, 2010 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

Bulls fan here

Thankyou :)

by rick_ross on Mar 28, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

That was a douchebag move

I think you’re forgetting the Bulls (OUR Bulls) are a crappy team. Albeit, we’re missing our 2nd leading scorer, and with everyone healthy we’re a much better team than Toronto, but just because we’ve won 2 in a row against crappy teams, doesn’t give us room to gloat.

by Stacey_Is_King on Mar 28, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed.

If we manage to make the playoffs over Toronto, then we can talk. Until then rick, shut up.

"Where are the FUCKING TWINKIES?"

by Dash2112 on Mar 28, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Pick your poison

In many ways we are better without Turk. However, when the defense cranks it up (as in late game situations or the playoffs), our offense is useless without him. So pick your poison. Once again, I am not defending the Turk signing…it was a bad signing. But this team is doomed whether Turk plays or not and have reached the conclusion that we are better off missing the playoffs and hoping we hit the jackpot in the draft. Late lottery picks who turn into quality players do happen. This team needs something more than just resigning Bosh and if anyone thinks this ownership will sign Bosh to the Max and also sign someone to the MLE, they are dreaming. I don’t want to lose Bosh but as others have said, being blown off the floor by the Cavs in the playoffs will not do anything more to convince Bosh to stay than will missing the playoffs.

by cmrm123 on Mar 28, 2010 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

Not deserving...

after watching the game tonight and the “as expected” collapse in the 4th, I’ve come to the conclusion that the team is just not deserving of a playoff berth…soft…soft…soft.

by Oldskewl on Mar 28, 2010 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

to be honest...

Wow…this is actually pathetic.

Chris Bosh- Stop taking jump shots. Drive—>sink bucket—>get fouled. Something. Anything but. Also please be consistent with the effort. btw the loss to the nuggets i blame on your butter fingers. Oh…and please leave this summer. i used to be a supporter of you staying…but id rather see bargnani have his own team.

Bargs- Get Physical. And mad. Mad il mago is great…almost 1st pick worthy.

Triano- Just…quit. Your an awful coach and Sam Mitchell shouldn’t have been fired for you (at least in my opinion). Start Jarret Jack. Do it.

Turkoglu- Your a great player…but not on the raps…puh-leeze request a trade for the sake of yourself and that raps.

Jose- play defence. nuff said

Demar,Jarret, Wright, Sonny, Belly, Reggie, Aamir- Just keep on doin your thing.

How do i really feel?

I've often thought of becoming a golf club

by Amacaps on Mar 28, 2010 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

This team

This team is filled with nothing but a bunch of losers with a loser mentality. They don’t have the drive to win.

by Frag on Mar 28, 2010 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

this was an absolute horrible loss afte rplaying good the whole game we get owned in the 4th triano needs to be kicked out next season

by raptors_run_the_show on Mar 28, 2010 11:46 PM EDT reply actions

Why wait?

by Jenge on Mar 28, 2010 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I nominate Marcus Banks as Drain-o’s replacement…. lol

Seriously, why take time outs in the 4thQ? All it did was screw things up even more.

Why wasn’t Weems out there more, instead of Jack and Calderon to close?

Bosh really stunk it up too.

Hedo seemed to be having a good time when the team started to tank…. Persona non Grata — I dont mind paying him – as long as he packs his bags and f**ks off somewhere … preferably on his own private iceberg near Greenland.

Hedo, Dubya and Andy Dick in a boat ….. fill in the rest,,,,,

by Jenge on Mar 29, 2010 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions

to blame this team’s failure on one person, coach or player, is ridiculous.
Triano actually had this team playing defense at one point in the season which is an accomplisment. The Hedo signing was terrible, but he can’t be blamed for being overpaid. Bosh gave this team everything he had for most of this season, but he is obviously disheartened, and there is no chance he stays in toronto.
Colangelo at least got some quality overlooked players to come to toronto, but things just did not work out in the end.

by Jason Jacobsen on Mar 29, 2010 2:50 AM EDT reply actions