<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">8. Fact or fiction -- the Toronto Raptors will hold on to their lead and win the Atlantic. Anthony: Fact. I can't believe I'm saying this, but New Jersey continues to underachieve and do what bad teams do, which is find a way to lose. We are talking about arguably the worst division in the history of the league. Having said that, Toronto should play better in the second half of the season. Let's give Bryan Colangelo and Sam Mitchell a lot of love. Broussard: I'll say "fact'' with some hesitancy. Raptors and their No. 1 pick, Andrea Bargnani, are getting better and better. They're 8-4 in January. Nets' injuries could do them in, and Knicks aren't consistent enough. Bucher: Fact. Much as I hate to count out a rejuvenated Jason Kidd, the Nets have simply had too many injuries to overcome. There's nobody else in the division capable of challenging Toronto. Hollinger: Sure. They have a favorable schedule and enough depth to withstand the second-half grind. Besides, the Nets are running out of players and might be looking to break out the dynamite before the trade deadline. Sheridan: Fiction, because the New Jersey Nets -- despite giving away back-to-back games against the Kings and Warriors to open their current West Coast swing -- will catch them, assuming Richard Jefferson returns in early March. Stein: I could pinpoint Toronto's favorable schedule or the ongoing progress of franchise player Chris Bosh or the possibility that Bryan Colangelo makes an underrated move before the February trade deadline to enhance the Raps' chances. But I'm going with karma. Beating out Vince Carter's Nets to be the only Atlantic Division team in the postseason</div> ESPN Mid-season round up
"worst division in the history of the league" ... lol ! Well if we're looking for an opportunity to shut up the last guy who doesn't like us there's no better time than Feb 14th at the ACC.
<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Damn you Chris Sheridan. He's like that 1 dentist out of 5 that won't recommend Colgate toothpaste.</div> LOL, damn that was pretty funny. Anyways, I think the Raptors WILL hold on to Atlantic. Comparing schedules with NJ, it looks like we'll come out on top.
<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Damn you Chris Sheridan. He's like that 1 dentist out of 5 that won't recommend Colgate toothpaste.</div>
Sheridan would refuse to give the Raps love if they won a championship, so that's no surprise. Glad we're getting love from non-Toronto media though.
