Game Thread: Toronto @ Milwaukee (06/11)

Chutney · Nov 5, 2007

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When: November 6th, 2007 @ 8:00pm EST
Where: Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI
TV/Radio: TSN, FAN 590
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Toronto Raptors
(2-1)


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Milwaukee Bucks
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<h4 align="center"><center>PROJECTED STARTERS</center></h4>
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TJ Ford - Anthony Parker

Jason Kapono - Chris Bosh - Andrea Bargnani


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Mo Williams - Michael Redd

Desmond Mason - Yi Jianlian - Andrew Bogut


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<h4><center>SEASONS STATS</center></h4>
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<td class="strong">Scoring:</td>
<td>102.3PPG</td>
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<td class="strong">Field Goal %:</td>
<td>45.2 %</td>
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<td class="strong">3-Point %</td>
<td>50.8 %</td>
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<td class="strong">Rebounds:</td>
<td>38.0 RPG</td>
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<td class="strong">Assists:</td>
<td>22.7 APG</td>
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<td class="strong">Scoring:</td>
<td>86.7PPG</td>
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<td class="strong">Field Goal %:</td>
<td>40.0 %</td>
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<td class="strong">3-Point %:</td>
<td>30.4 %</td>
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<td class="strong">Rebounds:</td>
<td>46.3 RPG</td>
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<td class="strong">Assists:</td>
<td>17.3 APG</td>
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<h4><center>TEAM LEADERS</center></h4>
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<td class="strong">Points:</td>
<td>Ford (18.0 PPG)</td>
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<td>Bosh (6.3 RPG)</td>
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<td class="strong">Assists:</td>
<td>Ford (8.0 APG)</td>
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<td class="strong">Points:</td>
<td>Redd (24.3 PPG)</td>
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<td class="strong">Rebounds:</td>
<td>Bogut (10.3 RPG)</td>
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<td class="strong">Assists:</td>
<td>Bell(4.3 APG)</td>
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<h4><center>KEY MATCHUP</center>

<center>TJ Ford vs. Mo Williams</center></h4>

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Fundamentally, both of these point guards are very similar. They tend to have a scorer's mentality, they're lightning quick, and they can rack up assists in bunches. Over the last couple seasons, TJ has shown that he can be a pure distributor at times and, as we saw in Toronto's first two games, the team thrives when he focuses on setting up others. Unfortunately, Ford has a competitive streak that can often lead him to dominate the ball and make our offense stagnant and predictable (see the Boston game). And when that happens, teams will lay off him and keep giving him those 1-on-1 matchups, knowing that he'll usually continue to play that way and that the Raptors' chances of winning are significantly reduced when the ball isn't moving. Mo will get his points, as he's a hell of a scorer, but TJ needs to stop himself from making it a personal battle and get the team involved.
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<h4><center>PREDICTION</center></h4>
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We've seen both ends of the spectrum over the last few days, as the Raptors shot the lights out against the Nets and couldn't buy a bucket against the Celtics. If they intend to have a successful season, they will need to show that they can squeeze out wins when they aren't on fire. Fortunately, Toronto showed some impressive defense during stretches of Sunday's game and its highly unlikely that this bunch of shooters will come out as cold as they did against Boston. As long as they play within their limits and cut down on their mistakes (the Bucks handed it to the Bulls by exploiting their sloppy play), the Raptors should come out on top. 

<center>Raptors win 101 -94</center>
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Chutney · Nov 5, 2007

<div align="center">Something to look at while you wait for the game....

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Shadows · Nov 5, 2007

Prediction:

Raps bounce back. win comfortably

98-83

yes i'm a homer. GO RAPS GO

shookem · Nov 5, 2007

I'm going with the teams reaching their averages; Toronto 102-87.

Master Shake · Nov 5, 2007

Lol, I love the girl you post Chutney.

Should be a good game, and it should be a win. I think we will come out flying and have big games from Ford, Bosh and Il Mago.

speeds · Nov 6, 2007

So what is the over/under on Bobby Simmons getting a season-ending injury, ten games or so?

I want to see Mago defending Yi. That will be trippy--such a new age NBA match-up.

Chutney · Nov 6, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (speeds)</div><div class='quotemain'>

So what is the over/under on Bobby Simmons getting a season-ending injury, ten games or so?

I want to see Mago defending Yi. That will be trippy--such a new age NBA match-up.

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I won't be able to see the game (stupid late classes...), but I'm interested in that as well. Bargnani's matchups should be interesting all game long, because the Bucks have Villanueva coming off the bench too. It'll be a great day for small forwards stuck in power forward bodies.

And I don't think Bobby Simmons lasts the month.

shookem · Nov 6, 2007

This might be the one team I like the Raps chances of winning the rebounding going into a game. Good point about Villy and Bargs doing battle on the perimeter. This is the first game I'll be able to watch live this season, I've listed to all on the radio and seen the games in an hours, so I'm hyped!

Going to get myself all jacked up on Mountain Dew tonight boys!

CelticKing · Nov 6, 2007

Not an easy game for the Raps.

Still I think they'll win it.

Toronto 113 - 101 Milwaukee

shookem · Nov 6, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (speeds)</div><div class='quotemain'>So what is the over/under on Bobby Simmons getting a season-ending injury, ten games or so?

I want to see Mago defending Yi. That will be trippy--such a new age NBA match-up.</div>

New age indeed. Stern will probably have a boner all game long. It seems like a game he'd show up at too. I'm all for it as it seems we've (Raptors fans) have benefited more than anybody from the globalization of basketball. We are only slowing begining to see progress on the national team but from the current team's make up to the fact that there is a franchise outside of the States proves that when it comes to the NBA, the bigger it is worldwide, the better.

Chutney · Nov 6, 2007

I also think this would be the perfect game to let Garbo log decent-heavy minutes. If he's truly healthy, he'd be our best defender against the Yi/Villanueva. He's quick enough with his feet, still able to muscle them down low, and fundamentally sound.

Arrpy · Nov 6, 2007

Im predicting an up and down game, but in the 4th, the Raps will get it together and win, but not by much.

Raps 92-87 Bucks

AirJordan · Nov 6, 2007

I predict a Raptors win 102-88

shookem · Nov 6, 2007

Kap nails an open three and extends the streak to 700 games.

shookem · Nov 6, 2007

Wow, Bargs nails a long three. The Bucks are having no problem executing their offense so far. Looks like Bosh will sit a while and Rasho will come in.

shookem · Nov 6, 2007

Mason is killing the Raps tonight and giving Kapono fits, 11 point so far for Dez including a nice alley-opp.

shookem · Nov 6, 2007

Toronto is taking way too many jump shots, which you can't really blame them for considering how Rasho seems to be unable to execute simple post moves. The Bucks are driving to the bucket all will and no one is clogging the lane for the Raptors. Bucks on 9-2 run.

shookem · Nov 6, 2007

The Moon man has landed! It's his NBA debut and it looks like Hump will come in. Toronto has come undone, the Bucks are now on a 16-2 run.

shookem · Nov 6, 2007

Kris comes in a makes a big splash but Redd is red hot out there. As a team the Bucks shot over 75 per cent in the first quarter.

37-23. Booo!

shookem · Nov 6, 2007

Toronto just keeps turning the ball over despite little or no pressure from the Bucks. Dixon has been a nice lift on the bench the, the Raps have cut down on the lead and now only trial by 16.

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