Feb

09

Reggie Evans finally gets to play

By Arsenalist | Columns | 39 Raps

There’s nothing to complain about. It’s an odd feeling for a Raptors fan, or even a Toronto sports fan. The team’s rising in the standings, coming together as a unit defensively, playing the offensive team basketball that we all hoped to see in pre-season and even getting some attention down south. The “fire the coach” chant is barely audible and there’s even talk in the air of an MIP award for Bargnani and a MVP award for Bosh. So what do we talk about?

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Feb

09

Morning Coffee – Feb 9

By AltRaps | Morning Coffee | 4 Raps

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Feb

08

48 seconds changed the game

By Arsenalist | Post-Game | 163 Raps
Kings 104, Raptors 115 – Box

Always been wary of Sunday games for the exact reason they’re talked about as an advantage for us. Instead of being an extra step quick, we’re usually a step slow and leave it for the second half to make up for our first half indolence. In that sense, this game wasn’t much different from the Indiana game last Sunday where the Raptors found late gears to avoid what would’ve been a rather humbling home defeat. Solid team play in key stretches, a boost off the bench from Antoine Wright, and steadfast offensive resolve from Chris Bosh were the keys to taking care of business as the Raptors continued their plunder through the soft part of the schedule.

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Feb

08

Morning Coffee – Feb 8

By AltRaps | Morning Coffee | 2 Raps

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Feb

07

Raptors Roll Call Feb 7 vs Kings

By AltRaps | Roll Call | 136 Raps

The “just turn it on in the fourth” edition.

Banks – I was looking forward to a little Evans v Banks mano-a-mano action. Damn you Jay….damn you.

Bargnani – if ever they need some footage of his help defence for NBA True Stories, they can use this. A couple of ugly ugly examples early and then he turns around and plays good D in the 4th. I’m beginning to think he is a rhythm defender just as some rely on rhythm on the offensive end. He seems to be the go-to guy late in the shot clock lately, too. Not a good situation for him.

Belinelli – was nominated as the party planner for the SB party tonight, so took the game off.

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Feb

07

Morning Coffee – Feb 7

By AltRaps | Morning Coffee | 2 Raps

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Feb

07

Gameday: Raptors vs Kings – Feb. 7/10

By Raps Fan | Pre-Game | 20 Raps

I have to admit I’m happy we’re back to the noon time tipoff on Sundays; 6pm starts kill my whole day since I like to get the game out of the way, so I can spend the rest of the day yapping about it. The Raptors have two games left before the All-Star break, both are at home, and both are winnable. Read More »

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Feb

06

AltRaps 3 Point Shot

By AltRaps | 3 Pointer | 138 Raps

Speak Republic…speak.

1) If Bosh walks this summer without a S&T or we get limited value back in return, how much of the blame should Colangelo shoulder? Or do you blame Bosh for turning his back on the franchise?

2) You get a call from a rival Eastern Conference GM offering a nice package. However, he insists on including either Reggie or Amir even though you aren’t getting a big back in the deal. Do you do the deal? If so, who would you include of the 2 players?

3) The Vanilla Ice spectacle was both loved and mocked. If you had the opportunity to book one old school act for a halftime show, who would it be?

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