<center> vs. New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors (1-0) vs. (1-0) </center> <table cellspacing=15><tr><td width=50%> Kidd is still on top of his game. Look for him to defer even more of his shots for passes. Watch him on defense too: he had five steals in the last game. Carter is no long the go-to guy. He is now a major piece of the Nets' princeton offense. Look for him get more open looks and make more open looks for his team-mates. Richard Jefferson really thrives in the princeton offense. Look for him to be as or more effective than Carter. Also watch his high efficiency. Jason Collins did not open the season well. He has yet to attempt a shot. The Nets are very lucky to have player they can sub in for Collins if he is not on his game. Not many people thought Krstic would play in the first few games. He has mostly recovered from off-season knee surgery and should improve every game. Watch out for his high offensive efficiency, especially in the princton offense. </td><td width=50%> TJ Ford has started the season out strong. In the first game of the season he has a double-double with 12 assists and 14 points. He even recorded a block. Lets see if he can compete with Kidd. Anthony Parker has not lost a step since his break out season last year. It will be difficult for him to guard Carter. Like Parker, Kopono will has trouble defending Jefferson. Still young, still improving. Whoever has to defend him will have to be on his toes. Chris Bosh will find any oppurtunity to use his athletism on offense and defense. Bargnani had an excellent start to the season. Lets see if he can do damage against the Nets' big men. </td></tr></table> X-factors: The X-factors in this game for the Nets will be Nachbar. It is likely that the Nets' starters will have no trouble matching the output of the Toronto starters. If Nachbar propels the bench's effort, the Nets will have an easier time winning. For the Raptors, the X-factor is TJ Ford. If Ford can outplay Kidd defensivly and offensively, the Raptors should be in control. Player to Watch: Antoine Wright. Was his first game of the season a fluke? We'll find out if it was based on his performance tonight.
Collins has to stick with CB4, and let him be frustrated.</p> Krstic you must teach Bargnani alesson, now your shooting range is longer, you are not going to be in inferiority.</p>
I have tickets three rows behind Jay-Z's seats for tonights game. I'll post pics later on tonight.</p>
I wonder if we go to Kidd on the post up? Will we basically use our playoff strategies? Another big game from Wright? I'm gonna miss the game tonight, so I hope they don't play Swat
Big game for both teams. It will be too early to tell which is the better one though.</p> Nets 105 - 97 Raptors</p> Kidd 14pts 6rbs 11assts</p>
Wont be able to watch the game today, not only is it being broadcast on RapsTV but ill be working all night long. Anyways as much as I want the Raptors to win I have a feeling that we'll lose a close one to the Nets, if the Raptors were at home than my pick would be for the Raps but for some reason we always play bad on the road and especially in NJ. Who knows maybe the Raptors will go out there and try to bury the Nets early getting their payback for last seasons' playoffs.</p>
hm. 15-18 nets woot.</p> Delfino just sank a 3, and then a layup from the Raptors. 17-18 Nets. psshht</p>
Carter's taking stupid shots. But he's in the 15,000 point club.</p> Nets lost a pretty good lead. Raps went on 10-3 run. 21-21.</p>
31-21, 10 point lead. Good game for the Raptors so far. Delfino and Calderon with very good games. Bargnani playing very well too. Bosh should soon break out and score some big points. 14-0 run. Toronto bench with a 17-2 out score.</p>
Juan Dixon with a BIG 3! Good think I bought his jersey. Rasho just playing so well and the Raptors up 12.</p> Calderon is playing very well and what a very good charge he took.</p>
