Raptors Run Out Of Gas

Master Shake · Dec 29, 2008

"The Raptors have one last shot to salvage their Christmas road swing.

One shot at redemption and one opportunity to return home with a .500 road record.

It isn't much, but the Raptors aren't that good and last night, despite their best efforts, they couldn't play a complete game against the Portland Trail Blazers, who are poised for something special.

Toronto's lack of depth was exposed and until something gets done, there will be more nights such as last night when the Raptors hang around, but are incapable of closing out games.

Chris Bosh and Jermaine O'Neal need help and no one stepped up.

Jason Kapono was a non-factor, as was Anthony Parker, as was Jamario Moon.

In the end, Portland's energy, youth and overall team depth was too much for the Raptors to handle as Toronto fell 102-89.

The Raptors have played in stretches when they've looked awfully good, but nothing compared to the opening half of last night's game.

They controlled tempo, shared the basketball, made shots and kept Portland's rabid fans out of the game.

It was a clinic of high-end basketball, but momentum swung with the most unlikely of shots, a half-court heave hoisted by Travis Outlaw just as the half was about to expire.
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