| Final - 3.14.2010 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toronto Raptors
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30 | 19 | 29 | 20 | 98 |
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Portland Trail Blazers
|
32 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 109 |
Raptors Rapid Recap - Portland 109 - Toronto 98
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Mar 14, 2010 11:50 PM EDT
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-While Raptors' fans were treated to a better effort tonight, the end result was the same, another loss as Portland out-worked Toronto en route to a 109 to 98 win. Toronto got down early by as many as 15, but, in an inverse situation of their recent losses, they actually used the third quarter to cut into the Blazer lead. In fact, with about six minutes left, TO had things down to 2, but that's as close as they got.
-Chris Bosh tried to back up yesterday's post-game critique with 28 points and 7 rebounds in the losing effort, however he didn't get enough production from his other big guns. Andrea Bargnani had 11 points but on 5 of 13 shooting, while Jarrett Jack had only 7, and didn't start the second half of the game as he was replaced by Jose Calderon. Hedo, booed mercilessly all evening, actually had a respectable night with 14 points and 5 boards, while DeMar DeRozan had 12 and Jose Calderon chipped in 11. In fact, it was Amir Johnson's hustle (13 and 6 in 22 minutes) that really helped buoy Toronto outside of Bosh tonight. Without him, this would have been Golden State ugly.
-For the Blazers, it was the Nicolas Batum show. Batum had 22 on 7 of 9 shooting, and he got lots of help from the usual suspects, Brandon Roy (20 points) and LaMarcus Aldridge (22 points and 12 rebounds.) However scoring aside, it was the damage they did on the offensive glass and in the paint early, that really propelled them to victory. Portland outrebounded Toronto 40 to 34 on the night, but had 19 offensive rebounds compared to only 9 for TO. As well, the Raps continued to allow opposing teams free looks from long-range, and Portland made good on 12 of their 20 attempts, also severely hurting the Dinos cause.
-It would be great to say that the Raptors can now seek some solace at home, however that's hardly the case. Instead, they face Raptor-killers the Hawks and Thunder next, two games that look like obvious losses. That would be a lot easier to swallow had Toronto even gone .500 on this recent road trip. However tonight's loss drops them a game under .500 for the first time since January, and at this rate, it's hard to say just when TO will be able to get back above that mark.
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Game Day Thread: Toronto vs. Portland
by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Mar 14, 2010 8:45 PM EDT
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Toronto Raptors vs. Portland Trailblazers
March 14, 2010
TV: the Score - 9:00 PM EST
Well I don't believe expectations are very high in this match-up but if the Raps plan on getting one win on this road swing it has to be tonight. Will things be any different? Will the Raps come out focused or will the slightest adversity seal the deal?
Go RAPS!
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NC-Double-Eh Schedule - March 14
by rbala on Mar 14, 2010 11:30 AM EDT
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On Selection Sunday we have to great games on tap: Minnesota taking on Ohio State after Richmond takes on Temple. Both teams games have winners going to the NCAA Tournament and both have Canadians that can be X-factors. Check out our take on the games right here ...
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Tip-In: Toronto Raptors' Post Game Report - Now or Never
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Mar 14, 2010 7:30 AM EDT
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Another atrocious third quarter, another bad loss. Toronto's recent losing slide continued last night as the team dropped a 124 to 112 decision to the Golden State Warriors, and Franchise looks at three areas that are in dire need of repair if this club hopes to get back on track...
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Raptors Rapid Recap: Toronto 112 Golden State 124
by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Mar 14, 2010 12:58 AM EST
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- Well the Raps are really struggling and learning nothing from their past mistakes. In tonight's game Toronto did almost exactly what they did against the Kings and got absolutely destroyed in the second half yet again. In the third quarter, the Raps achillies heal, the Warriors outscored the Raps 41-25, pulling away, and never relinquishing the lead.
- The Raps starters were once again a major disappointment. The wing-men were badly outplayed in every facet of the game and both Bosh and Bargnani were unimpressive. Hedo Turkoglu and Jarrett Jack combined for 11 points. Bargnani showed little, and Chris Bosh, despite a double-double, struggled with 6 turnovers. If it were not for solid performances by Jose Calderon and Amir Johnson the Raps would have lost by 20+.
- There are lots of concerns for this team but clearly the number one concern has to be the perimeter defense. The Raps did not defend at all tonight. The defense was so bad it left Jack Armstrong begging the Raps to dress Marcus Banks against the Trailblazers. Monta Ellis and Steph Curry absolutely destroyed the Raps tonight - combined they had 66 points and 10 threes. Curry, in particular, was just unbelievable. He is a joy to watch and just an excellent young player.
- The Raps never really had a chance in this game as they seemed happy to play at a pace that readily favoured the Warriors. Although they did outscore the Warriors in the paint they turned the ball over way too often (16) and allowed a lesser team dictate the outcome. Outside of Monta Ellis, Steph Curry and Corey Maggette the Warriors are essentially a D-League team. I mean Anthony Tolliver played 39 minutes.
- Also playing into the loss? The Raps were outrebounded by a very undersized Warriors team. The Warriors also did their rebounding damage on the offensive end with 18 offensive rebounds. This is just another indication of how badly the Raps played tonight.
- So what now? There are a lot more questions than answers. Tomorrow night in Portland doesn't look to be much fun and a loss there and the Raps are BELOW .500.
- Get the feeling things are going to end badly this season?
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Game Day Thread: Toronto vs. Golden State
by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Mar 13, 2010 10:15 PM EST
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Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors
March 13, 2010
TV: TSN - 10:30 PM EST
Who is up for a late Sat night Raps match-up?! The Dinos are looking to break out of a major slump and in hopes of getting at least one victory on this West Coast trip. Will it come against the Warriors?
Go RAPS!
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3 In the Key: Toronto Raptors Game Day Preview vs. Golden State
by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Mar 13, 2010 11:16 AM EST
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Do the Raps want to avoid going 0-4 on this West Coast road trip and risk falling out the top 8 in the Eastern Conference?
If so this is a game they absolutely must get.
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NC-Double-Eh Schedule - March 13
by rbala on Mar 13, 2010 10:30 AM EST
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Today, we have two big games featuring some good Canadian ballers: Maurice Joseph and Vermont play for the America East Championship and automatic bid to the NCAAS at noon and Devoe Joseph and Minnesota will look to continue their gaint killng ways later taking on Purdue. Find out who else is playing right here ...
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