As you all know, whenever there is a Friday night game we reach out to the SBN Site related to the Raps opponent for the weekly "Blogging With The Enemy" Segment. This week we have reached out to Golden State of Mind to find out what's been happening with the Warriors. The answers to our inquiries will be posted on Sat.

GSoM has however, come back with some questions of their own. Rather than responding with my own thoughts, I though I would get some responses from you - the readers.

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More photos » Lori Shepler - AP

Jarrett Jack: Taking it to the Lakers, one step at a time.(AP Photo/Lori Shepler)

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Two teams battled it out to the final possession and the Raptors just didn't get the breaks they needed to prevent the Lakers from pulling off the expected win.  The Raptors never went down without a fight and it should warm the hearts of fans to know that the Raptors showed that they can bring back the beauty of Raptors basketball that has been missing in the past weeks.

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Jeff Lewis - AP

These two guys together are just not getting it done. To quote Stan Van Gundy - "When's it gonna change!" (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

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With the playoffs on the horizon one can't help but wonder what chance, if any, the Raptors have at doing something they have not done since the 2000/01 season - win a playoff series.

Much of Toronto's success will be dependent on its production from the wing positions, in particular DeMar DeRozan.

Is this wise? If not, is there a reasonable alternative?

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More photos » ALONZO ADAMS - AP

Jay might have been ticked at the officials, but his team just lacked any of the Canadian pride and spirit that was evident two channels over. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

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The Raptors got smacked around by a young and athletic team, but if you've followed the Raptors the same way we do, it's of little surprise.  Losing 119-99 against the Oklahoma City Thunder is nothing to be ashamed of, but goes towards underlining the importance of Chris Bosh.

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More photos » Chris Young - AP

Without Bosh, it was a sad sight seeing Andre Miller take it to Andrea Bargnani...

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While last night's loss to the Portland Trailblazers may have seemed rather bland and uneventful, Franchise points out that in some ways, it may be one of the most significant losses of the season for Toronto.

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More photos » Eric Gay - AP

The Raptors have won the past two games without their All-Star, but that doesn't mean his absence hasn't left the team with some major holes...

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While the Toronto Raptors have won both games that Chris Bosh has missed due to injury, Franchise cautions fans not to get to comfortable in his absence...

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More photos » Chris Young - AP

Turkoglu tried to force his way through in the first half. He kept doing it in the second half too and almost cost us the game. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Chris Young)

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A resurgent Washinton Wizards team entered into the ACC after besting the Denver Nuggets the other night, but the Toronto Raptors held on for the 109-104 win.  The Raptors had to scrap it out for this one and Raptors HQ has the recap.

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