The International Fan Site of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club 2010-03-12T07:54:50Z http://www.raptorshq.com/rss/fanshots 2010-03-12T07:54:50Z 2010-03-12T07:54:50Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KpN8pRIyMIw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KpN8pRIyMIw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>Dwell all you want this one was for the taking against those youthful, athletic Sacramento Kings. Tyreke Evans the rookie gets a dribble double and once again the Toronto Raptors go back to playing selfish basketball. Not what you want when playoff implications are on the line. Mark the 12th consecutive loss in Sac Town and 0-3 since Bosh's return! </p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/3/12/1369362/dwell-all-you-want-this-one-was Payal 2010-03-11T03:35:05Z 2010-03-11T03:35:05Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zoy1hn3jdE0&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zoy1hn3jdE0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>Heartbreak against the Lakers! The Raptors could have swept the season series but the Lakers have only lost 5 times and home and they weren't going to allow the Raptors to do it to them as the buckled down late in the 3rd quarter. To win you have to decide to win ugly, man up and play with some grit and Kobe Bryant along with his cast of teammates did just that when the game was on the line! I still blame the idiot fan for wrecking the Raptors chances for a critical possession.</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/3/10/1367442/heartbreak-against-the-lakers-the Payal 2010-03-10T17:02:28Z 2010-03-10T17:02:28Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/chris_bosh_out_for_season">Chris Bosh Out For Season After Cutting Open Knee To See How It&nbsp;Works</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>TORONTO—The Raptors medical staff announced Tuesday that Chris Bosh will miss the rest of the season after the inquisitive forward cut open his knee with a steak knife in an effort to look inside and see how the joint works. "There's a lot more stuff in there than I thought," said Bosh, who after finishing the surgery attempted to stop the bleeding by wrapping an entire roll of toilet paper around his knee. "It probably needs all those meaty-looking ropes so it can bend. And look in this pickle jar—I kind of had to use some pressure to get it started turning, but I had no idea that I could unscrew my kneecap. Pretty cool, huh?" While recovering from the significant ligament and cartilage damage, Bosh said he plans to undergo a procedure to detect early signs of colorectal cancer by shoving a digital camera up his ass.</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/3/10/1366273/chris-bosh-out-for-season-after craig in calgary 2010-03-10T16:40:33Z 2010-03-10T16:40:33Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2010/3/10/1364907/asking-gsom-why-the-golden-state">Asking GSoM: Why the Golden State Warriors are so bad + Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis co-existing + Keys against Toronto&nbsp;Raptors</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Check back for more thoughts from the GSoM community in preparation for Saturday's matchup!</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/3/10/1366221/asking-gsom-why-the-golden-state Atma Brother ONE 2010-03-10T02:36:49Z 2010-03-10T02:36:49Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iA5N1wgmzyM&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iA5N1wgmzyM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>An Oscar extravaganza filled detailed with the winners and losers of the night! Notable mention Reggie Evans the Raptors fan favourite for his superb work around the basket and on offense! Call him the dirtiest player in the league. The scariest player in the league got to the Raptors early and often the Sixers Thaddeus Young there was no answer for this kid but he could only be rewarded with the golden statue in the end!</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/3/9/1365478/an-oscar-extravaganza-filled Payal 2010-03-07T04:31:59Z 2010-03-07T04:31:59Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ju4dNty3_ZI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ju4dNty3_ZI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>The blah night that turned wild from an almost double-double performance from Sonny Weems who was 1 board shy did put up a stellar 2nd half. DeMar DeRozan one of his good friends showed great grit and toughness finding the basket. With Chris Bosh battling a stomach virus the Raptors continued to be undefeated against the Knicks and 19-0 when the reach the 100+ point plateau!</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/3/6/1360722/the-blah-night-that-turned-wild Payal 2010-03-04T20:01:32Z 2010-03-04T20:01:32Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/amhenePO-OM&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/amhenePO-OM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>The Raps sank to a new low against the Houston Rockets as they are now 2-4 without the services of the franchise Chris Bosh. Utter embarrassment may just be an understatement for how the Raptors did or did not play. Individuals came out to play for the Raptors and out the window went the concept of playing with a team. Marcus Banks stepped in for the injured Jose Calderon who showed up to play with grit but unfortunately the team was dropping like flies as Turk did not return. The backcourt of the Rockets combined for 56 points and even Reggie the pitbull couldn't stop the runs by the Rockets!</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/3/4/1356666/the-raps-sank-to-a-new-low-against Payal 2010-03-04T15:21:36Z 2010-03-04T15:21:36Z <h2><a href="http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/3/4/1356169/when-is-bosh-coming-back">When is Bosh coming&nbsp;back?</a></h2> <blockquote class="chat"> does anyone know? I just want the latest on his injury. I read somewhere that tomorrow was the earliest but does it look like its not severe enough to last longer than a week more than that? could he be shut down for the season? Thanks! </blockquote> <div class="source"><p><a href=""></a></p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/3/4/1356169/when-is-bosh-coming-back nima 2010-03-02T10:17:26Z 2010-03-02T10:17:26Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bj1R2v8VBxE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bj1R2v8VBxE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>The OKC Thunder a young athletic squad who will not be afraid to pounce on you when you are not looking. The catalyst along with his teammate Jeff Green combined for 49 of the Thunder point total. The small market team also had their head coach Scott Brooks rewarded as the coach of the month leading his team to a 9-2 mark in the month of February. The Raptors struggled for a 5th straight night without the franchise and saw Jose Calderon go down with an elbow contusion. No time to dwell they face Houston on the 2nd night of a back to back where they are 5-9.</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/3/2/1332940/the-okc-thunder-a-young-athletic Payal 2010-03-01T01:17:40Z 2010-03-01T01:17:40Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZQsTkLjZv7E&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZQsTkLjZv7E&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>Leave it to Lebron to go on fire against the Raps and even to get none other then Antwan Jamison going! He had a stellar game despite being out of the flow for the first three he was finding his form! Leave it to the Raptors to find their groove late but it wasn't enough as the Cavs lead by their assistants prevailed!</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/28/1330795/leave-it-to-lebron-to-go-on-fire Payal 2010-02-25T20:56:19Z 2010-02-25T20:56:19Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tLxbDNKDsP0&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tLxbDNKDsP0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>The Blazers depleted bench stepped up tremendously outscoring the Raptors bench 35-24. Most importantly the stat you are all looking forward to hearing about the Raptors for the first time in 20 games were help below 100 points and now sit at 19-1. Give it up to the vet Juan Howard who still has some hopes at the ripe old age of 37 as he looks on to the next one! The Raptors got some production from the fan favourite Reggie Evans who inches closer to game form each and every day!</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/25/1326627/the-blazers-depleted-bench-stepped Payal 2010-02-24T07:00:16Z 2010-02-24T07:00:16Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6oKF8890Qt8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6oKF8890Qt8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>Wizards came into this game with a new look line up and their confidence at an all-time high winners of two straight. Josh Howard was explosive scoring 12 in the 1st half and trickling down after that (so much for playoff hopes). The Raptors buckled down when it counted the most and executed their defensive and offensive sequences with ease. Now, the test gets difficult facing teams with winning records!</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/24/1324214/wizards-came-into-this-game-with-a Payal 2010-02-20T23:41:43Z 2010-02-20T23:41:43Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cqWn1qeRLc8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cqWn1qeRLc8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>The Nets came out as expected lacking a quick first step that allowed the Raptors to own them in each statistical category. Rasho 'The Pro' Nesteravic came in and devoured the home team finishing with 16 points 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The rookie showed us that he hasn't hit the rookie wall as DeRozan was packing it in from the paint with his put backs along with some nifty dunks! (He was robbed I tell you). Shout out to a one day break out player in the league Brook Lopez for his outstanding performance with the Nets!</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/20/1319586/the-nets-came-out-as-expected Payal 2010-02-19T23:51:36Z 2010-02-19T23:51:36Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PaKZ1wDUC3Q&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PaKZ1wDUC3Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>Feeling the ill-effects of getting back to work the first day back from the break were those Toronto Raptors. The Memphis Grizzles who could be deemed as one of the surprise teams in the west weren't going to let the Raptors stand in their way. Zach Randolph & Rudy Gay couldn't be stopped driving to the paint while Chris Bosh's double-double efforts couldn't solidify the victory! Don't fault the passion of Amir Johnson for the Raptors whose efforts off the bench provided those key energy buckets!</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/19/1318453/feeling-the-ill-effects-of-getting Payal 2010-02-18T21:03:50Z 2010-02-18T21:03:50Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64856/20100218/raptors_tried_to_get_boshs_friend_powell/#">Deal With Lakers Does Not Go&nbsp;Through</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>It is being reported that Colangelo, in an attempt to strengthen his negotiating position with CB4 this summer, tried to acquire Josh Powell (Bosh's buddy) from the Lakers. </p> <p>No dice however as the proposed deal was not completed. </p> <p>Oh, and Hedo is still a Raptor.</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/18/1316624/deal-with-lakers-does-not-go RaptorsHQ - Howland 2010-02-18T18:14:20Z 2010-02-18T18:14:20Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/ericsmith/2010/02/18/bosh-to-miss-nj-game/">Bosh To Miss New Jersey&nbsp;Game</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>The Fan 590's Eric Smith is reporting that Chris Bosh has a mild sprain of his left ankle and will not play tomorrow night against the Nets.</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/18/1316367/bosh-to-miss-new-jersey-game RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance 2010-02-11T20:39:33Z 2010-02-11T20:39:33Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/02/10/aldridge.bloggers/">RaptorsHQ Featured in David Aldridge&nbsp;Interview</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>David Aldridge took questions from a number of blogs including the HQ. We asked for his take on Il Mago.</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/11/1306391/raptorshq-featured-in-david RaptorsHQ - Howland 2010-02-11T17:03:15Z 2010-02-11T17:03:15Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rceRZdKs874&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rceRZdKs874&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>Time to soak have some fun! The Raptors trampled the Sixers despite their sudden spurt in the 4th quarter! Il Mago wasn't convinced they were going to soar to the top with him standing in their way along with the fan favourite Reggie Evans making his debut as a Raptor in the regular season! Jose Calderon was also providing us the knowledge of his impressive 6th sense that marveled our minds.</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/11/1305991/time-to-soak-have-some-fun-the Payal 2010-02-10T23:24:24Z 2010-02-10T23:24:24Z <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4jrbJxNZyI4&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4jrbJxNZyI4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object> <div class="source source-img"><p>The mask man Hedo Turkoglu comes alive vs. the Sacramento Kings. The dismal 3-22 road record of the Kings doesn't justify their athletic ability with the leading contender of rookie for rookie of the year co-existing with Kevin Martin. Well, the Raptors had no problem executing their fire power with a monster 6-7 performance from Antoine Wright and Sonny Weems putting on a transition dunk-a-thon. Raptors grab their 7th straight home victory and they play one more time before heading into the all-star break!</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/10/1304937/the-mask-man-hedo-turkoglu-comes Payal 2010-02-10T21:48:40Z 2010-02-10T21:48:40Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/article/763401--colangelo-staying-put-say-raptors-owners">Colangelo staying&nbsp;put</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>A decision to retain Bryan Colangelo through 2010-11 was recently made by the board of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, the company that owns the Raptors.</p></div> http://www.raptorshq.com/2010/2/10/1304787/colangelo-staying-put RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance