A Series of Epical Proportions
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<div class="quote_poster">Karma Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I think that's the amount of points in the paint you guys are gonna score each game
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In each game? Try in all the games combined. Unless Vince Carter averages 97 points per game, you guys are screwed.
In each game? Try in all the games combined. Unless Vince Carter averages 97 points per game, you guys are screwed.
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I can't wait to see your reactions when the Nets win it over the Raptors.
The Nets better not screw me over though.
Oh it's not like you guys have a huge defensive presence, so I don't see how it's going to be a huge problem getting to the bucket.
The Nets better not screw me over though.
Oh it's not like you guys have a huge defensive presence, so I don't see how it's going to be a huge problem getting to the bucket.
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This is going to be a tight series. I hardly feel anybody in the States know how good the Raptors actually are. One of the commentators was saying that New Jersey should beat Toronto and move on. I can't wait to see the raps demolish the Nets in 5. That's how many games it's going to take 5.
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<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I can't wait to see your reactions when the Nets win it over the Raptors.
The Nets better not screw me over though.
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lol, I grew up on Vince so I'm loving this. Unfortunetly for Vince, I'm a Raptors fans first and the Raptors (not to mention the CITY OF TORONTO) is way too motivated to let this series get away. C'mon man, we haven't made the playoffs since 2002 and the first team we face is our former franchise player, who left the city on bad terms. Sounds like a hollywood script penned for a hollywood ending. I'm still praying for a missed fadeaway by Carter from the left side off the back rim as time expires in game 7 in Toronto. Hopefully it doesn't go that far though.
If not the players, the city itself will drive the Raptors to win this series. I'm trying to make this series sound more epical than it is; hopefully it's working.
The Nets better not screw me over though.
lol, I grew up on Vince so I'm loving this. Unfortunetly for Vince, I'm a Raptors fans first and the Raptors (not to mention the CITY OF TORONTO) is way too motivated to let this series get away. C'mon man, we haven't made the playoffs since 2002 and the first team we face is our former franchise player, who left the city on bad terms. Sounds like a hollywood script penned for a hollywood ending. I'm still praying for a missed fadeaway by Carter from the left side off the back rim as time expires in game 7 in Toronto. Hopefully it doesn't go that far though.
If not the players, the city itself will drive the Raptors to win this series. I'm trying to make this series sound more epical than it is; hopefully it's working.
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<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Well I do have to say the Raptors are the underdog. Honestly, no one outside of Canada expects them to win, so that might fire them up.</div>
The Raptors are underdog to the casual fan, or perhaps the American public who hasn't seen them play. As far as I know, the Nets are the underdog because they are the 6th seed, and the Raptors are the 3rd seed. Obviously, since the team is from Canada, those things just get thrown out of the window.
The Raptors are underdog to the casual fan, or perhaps the American public who hasn't seen them play. As far as I know, the Nets are the underdog because they are the 6th seed, and the Raptors are the 3rd seed. Obviously, since the team is from Canada, those things just get thrown out of the window.
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<div class="quote_poster">hollagr8 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">This is going to be a tight series. I hardly feel anybody in the States know how good the Raptors actually are. One of the commentators was saying that New Jersey should beat Toronto and move on.. whatever.</div>
I understand how good Toronto is! I think they are extremely underrated and I'm very impressed with their team. Chris Bosh has really improved this season and has taken on the leadership role which is great. He barks at players and he's very vocal. You can tell he keeps everything running smoothly and he has a great passion for the game. Ford and Parker are two other players who have really impressed me this season. A lot of people questioned the Villanueva for Ford trade because it's always strange to see a big man go for a guard but it definitely paid off for the Raps. Parker has filled in nicely when needed and he's shown he can make a big impact in this league. I'm really looking forward to this series and I honestly think people are giving New Jersey too much credit. They were just decent all seasons but heated up a little towards the end. The Raptors have been consistent and I think they will play great against the Nets. Raps in 6! Book it!
I understand how good Toronto is! I think they are extremely underrated and I'm very impressed with their team. Chris Bosh has really improved this season and has taken on the leadership role which is great. He barks at players and he's very vocal. You can tell he keeps everything running smoothly and he has a great passion for the game. Ford and Parker are two other players who have really impressed me this season. A lot of people questioned the Villanueva for Ford trade because it's always strange to see a big man go for a guard but it definitely paid off for the Raps. Parker has filled in nicely when needed and he's shown he can make a big impact in this league. I'm really looking forward to this series and I honestly think people are giving New Jersey too much credit. They were just decent all seasons but heated up a little towards the end. The Raptors have been consistent and I think they will play great against the Nets. Raps in 6! Book it!
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<div class="quote_poster">Karma Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The Raptors are underdog to the casual fan, or perhaps the American public who hasn't seen them play. As far as I know, the Nets are the underdog because they are the 6th seed, and the Raptors are the 3rd seed. Obviously, since the team is from Canada, those things just get thrown out of the window.</div>
Toronto might have the higher seed, but everyone is still picking the Nets to win this one. Simply because they have no confidence in the Raptors, and they feel that they are too inexperienced. The question going around is, will Bosh take over the series?
Toronto might have the higher seed, but everyone is still picking the Nets to win this one. Simply because they have no confidence in the Raptors, and they feel that they are too inexperienced. The question going around is, will Bosh take over the series?
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<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Well I do have to say the Raptors are the underdog. Honestly, no one outside of Canada expects them to win, so that might fire them up.</div>
No one outside of Canada has watched them play regularly. And to me 47-35 sounds better than 41-41. Also 3rd seed might help too? I don't see why people keep constantly underestimating the Raptors like this season is a fluke or something. We've been consistently good all year against ALL teams, not just the crap teams.
No one outside of Canada has watched them play regularly. And to me 47-35 sounds better than 41-41. Also 3rd seed might help too? I don't see why people keep constantly underestimating the Raptors like this season is a fluke or something. We've been consistently good all year against ALL teams, not just the crap teams.
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I guess I'm the only one still nervous that Vince Carter is capable of man handling the Raptors all by himself... I wish for the Raptors to win, but I wouldn't be suprised if they got the boot out of the first round against the Nets.
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<div class="quote_poster">asdf Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I guess I'm the only one still nervous that Vince Carter is capable of man handling the Raptors all by himself... I wish for the Raptors to win, but I wouldn't be suprised if they got the boot out of the first round against the Nets.</div>
You took the words right out of my mouth.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
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<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Epical isn't a word.
Anyways, I got Toronto winning in 6. Anthony Parker is the unsung hero for the Raps, but you guys will find out who he is when he's shutting down VC.</div>
Oops. Lapse there, I meant "epic proportions", if any of you mods would fix it, that'd be good.
I don't expect VC to go off in this series...we have Mo Pete and Parker to throw at him, so I'm not necessairly worried, but you can bet he's looking forward to this.
Anyways, I got Toronto winning in 6. Anthony Parker is the unsung hero for the Raps, but you guys will find out who he is when he's shutting down VC.</div>
Oops. Lapse there, I meant "epic proportions", if any of you mods would fix it, that'd be good.
I don't expect VC to go off in this series...we have Mo Pete and Parker to throw at him, so I'm not necessairly worried, but you can bet he's looking forward to this.
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<div class="quote_poster">Swish Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">It should be 'A Series of Jurrasic Proportions' if you think about it.</div>
[No sarcasm] Swish is obviously more creative then I am. [/NO sarcasm]
But yeah, someone should change the title so it makes sense.
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^But it's not like either is a defensive specialist. In my opinion, the only time Carter has a bad game is when he shuts himself down. When he is in that zone, it is extremely hard to keep him from scoring.
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Neither are defensive specialists, but they're both good defenders. Mo-Pete was obviously Vince's teammate for a prolonged period of time, so I'm sure he's played against Carter in practice before and perhaps knows how to guard him or how to discourage him. Parker...well, in all honesty, I haven't gotten to see the Raptors play that much games this year (basic cable, studying and being generally busy will do that to you), but from the ones that I did see, he was a solid defender.
I expect Carter to come out gunning, because I know he wants to prove himself. However, there is a lot of pressure riding on him in this series because it's not even about the Nets vs. Raptors anymore....it's pretty much Vince Carter vs. the city of Toronto (or the country of Canada if you wanna get really specific). Obviously, not everyone hates Carter down here - he still has plenty of fans - but the majority of people dislike the way he left. The Toronto sports media is going to jump all over this and exploit it to the fullest.
Oh god, I have to settle for those horribly shortened highlights with awful commentating from Sportsnet
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[No sarcasm] Swish is obviously more creative then I am. [/NO sarcasm]
But yeah, someone should change the title so it makes sense.
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^But it's not like either is a defensive specialist. In my opinion, the only time Carter has a bad game is when he shuts himself down. When he is in that zone, it is extremely hard to keep him from scoring.
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Neither are defensive specialists, but they're both good defenders. Mo-Pete was obviously Vince's teammate for a prolonged period of time, so I'm sure he's played against Carter in practice before and perhaps knows how to guard him or how to discourage him. Parker...well, in all honesty, I haven't gotten to see the Raptors play that much games this year (basic cable, studying and being generally busy will do that to you), but from the ones that I did see, he was a solid defender.
I expect Carter to come out gunning, because I know he wants to prove himself. However, there is a lot of pressure riding on him in this series because it's not even about the Nets vs. Raptors anymore....it's pretty much Vince Carter vs. the city of Toronto (or the country of Canada if you wanna get really specific). Obviously, not everyone hates Carter down here - he still has plenty of fans - but the majority of people dislike the way he left. The Toronto sports media is going to jump all over this and exploit it to the fullest.
Oh god, I have to settle for those horribly shortened highlights with awful commentating from Sportsnet
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<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Neither are defensive specialists, but they're both good defenders. Mo-Pete was obviously Vince's teammate for a prolonged period of time, so I'm sure he's played against Carter in practice before and perhaps knows how to guard him or how to discourage him. Parker...well, in all honesty, I haven't gotten to see the Raptors play that much games this year (basic cable, studying and being generally busy will do that to you), but from the ones that I did see, he was a solid defender.
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Yea but he hasn't shutdown Carter during the season, so why do you think he will during the playoffs. I mean sure he might step his defense up a notch or too, but I'm sure Carter will do the same to his offense. (hopefully)
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Yea but he hasn't shutdown Carter during the season, so why do you think he will during the playoffs. I mean sure he might step his defense up a notch or too, but I'm sure Carter will do the same to his offense. (hopefully)
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<div class="quote_poster">Karma Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">[No sarcasm] Swish is obviously more creative then I am. [/NO sarcasm]
But yeah, someone should change the title so it makes sense.</div>
Haha, I really can't wait for this series to start. I'm really excited about this one.
But yeah, someone should change the title so it makes sense.</div>
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<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You forget that we have Jason Collins. An explosive scorer.
In the last 10 games, he has a total of one point, and 30 personal fouls. How do you like that?</div>
The next Jordan!
In the last 10 games, he has a total of one point, and 30 personal fouls. How do you like that?</div>
The next Jordan!
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<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You forget that we have Jason Collins. An explosive scorer.
In the last 10 games, he has a total of one point, and 30 personal fouls. How do you like that?</div>Wow, is that a record? It seems like record material.
In the last 10 games, he has a total of one point, and 30 personal fouls. How do you like that?</div>Wow, is that a record? It seems like record material.
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The Nets are strong on paper. And they have the capabilities to back it up. If the Nets finally get it together and be consistent, the Raptors should be no problem. Truth is, all the Raptors has is their grudge on Vince Carter, and that could work either way.
