Welcome to Raptor's Gameday, I make these threads for discussion once in a while. Enjoy!__________________________________________<div align="center"><span style="color:#000000">Welcome to <span style="color:#3333FF">BBW's</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">NBA</span> Raptors GameDay! <span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%">@</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">Toronto Raptors (11-15)</span> @ <span style="color:#696969">Portland Trailblazers (12-14)</span><span style="color:#333399">Arena:</span> Rose Garden Arena, Portland, Oregon<span style="color:#333399">Time:</span> 10:00 PM EST</span><u><span style="color:#FF0000">Toronto Raptors Starting Lineup</span></u> <span style="color:#FF0000">PG-</span> <span style="color:#000000">TJ Ford</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">SG-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Anthony Parker</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">SF-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Joey Graham</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">PF-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Kris Humphries</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">C-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Rasho Nesterovic</span> Note: Sam Mitchell is rearranging lineups, this is the most recent<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:#FF0000">v</span><span style="color:#696969">s</span>.</span><u><span style="color:#696969">Portland Trailblazers Starting Lineup</span></u> <span style="color:#696969">PG-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Jarret Jack</span> <span style="color:#696969">SG-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Martell Webster</span> <span style="color:#696969">SF-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Ime Udoka</span> <span style="color:#696969">PF-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Zach Randolph</span> <span style="color:#696969">C-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Joel Przybilla</span> <u><span style="color:#000000">Injury Report</span></u> (TOR) Pape Sow- Neck- Likely to miss entire season(TOR) Chris Bosh - Bruised Bone in Knee - Out Indefinetely(POR) Darius Miles - Knee - Out For SeasonThe Raptors Jose Calderon and Jorge Garbajosa are probable for today's game. <u><span style="color:#000000">Matchups</span></u><u><span style="color:#006600">Ford Meet Jack..Again</u> <span style="color:#000000">Today Ford is matched up with Jarrett Jack for the second time this season. Last game, Jarrett Jack scored with ease and was able to get into the paint when he wanted, and today, that Raptors are looking to stop that. Ford has to focus on beating Jack off the dribble since he is the much quickier point gaurd. If he uses his quickness to his advantage, Jack will have a hard time keeping up.</span><u><span style="color:#006600">Uh Oh, Is that You Zach?</span></u> <span style="color:#000000">One of the best forwards in the leaugue today faces for the Raptors. Today, Probably Rasho will be handling the defensive assignment. Missing the first game against the Raptors, Zach is ready to eat the Raptors injury prone lineup. Look for switching on this guy all night to help with the D. If the Raptors can keep him off the perimeter, then they should be able to box and get the rebound.</span><u><span style="color:#006600">Starting off the Bench</span></u> <span style="color:#000000">Two gaurds off the bench looking to provide scoring off the bench today. Both players are looking for more playing time and need to step it up. If Mo can get his 3 point shot early, I think he can get the Raptors excited and on a good run. </span><u><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:#3333FF">RF1's X-Factor</span></span></u><span style="color:#CC0000"><u>Toronto</u><u>Andrea Bargnani</u></span><span style="color:#696969"><u>Portland</u><u>Jarrett Jack</u></span>Ok when it comes to improving, Bargnani has been a serious contender. Hes been a key part of the Raptors win in that past few games and is eager to prove why he is number 1. As for Jack, he had a monster game against the Raptors last time and could light it up again. Look for Jack to be as aggressive as he was last time.</span><u><span style="color:#009900">RF1's 3 Keys to the Game</span></u><span style="color:#CC0000"><u>Toronto</u>1. If I say run again, I think im going to have to shoot someone, I don't get it, we have some of the fastest players in the league, and your telling me we can't outrun players?2. Box out. The Raptors have a plus .600 percentage when they outrebound their opponent.3. Take higher percentage shots, instead of 100 19 footers, shoot 100 15 footers, which one will go in more?</span><span style="color:#696969"><u>Portland</u>1. Run, The Raptors have a lot of injuries and this is their fourth in 5 nights, make them tired.2. Pick up the Pace, the Raptors tend to get lazy, catch them on the backdoor and off the dribble when you can, because trust me it will happen.3. Now that Randolph is back, use his effectiveness against the undersized frontcourt of the Raptors. </span>My thoughtsThe Raptors have been playign fairly well without Bosh lately, The Raptors need to finish off on the road, because their January sched is full of homegames, in which they have played well in as of late. Note: Raptors haven't been over .500 for at least 1 1/2 years.<u>Pre-Game Notes:</u> Blazers on 5 game winning streak, Raptors looking to get ontop of Atlantic. <u>Past 5 Game Outlook:</u> Wed. Dec. 13: (W 91-84) Fri. Dec. 15: (W 90-78) Sun. Dec. 17: (W 120-115) Tue. Dec. 19: (L 98-115)Wed. Dec. 20: (W 98-96)<u>Forward 5 Game Outlook:</u> Sat. Dec. 23: Wed. Dec. 27: Fri. Dec. 29: Sat. Dec. 30: Wed. Jan. 3: </div>
Lol, except I don't do home games.You sure Bosh isnt going to play? Anyway, we need this win. The Blazers have surprisingly been pretty good this season, but we need this win to get us back on track and get us closer to .500. Two days ago, it was Fred Jones. Who will step up this time?I'm staying up to watch this one. I'm excited.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Dec 22 2006, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Lol, except I don't do home games.You sure Bosh isnt going to play? Anyway, we need this win. The Blazers have surprisingly been pretty good this season, but we need this win to get us back on track and get us closer to .500. Two days ago, it was Fred Jones. Who will step up this time?I'm staying up to watch this one. I'm excited.</div>Yeah hes out indefinetely, yeah sorry I changed the thread....anyways I think the Raps will be able to contain Randolph, we have been playing good D as of late dont you think?
Dude, Amare shot like 80% on us. I don't think we can contain Randolph. Rasho is a good defender, but I doubt he makes a difference. We've just got to hope that our offense is very good tonight, because even if Randolph does off, the Blazers still arent a good offensive ball club.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LBJ @ Dec 22 2006, 11:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Nice Gamethread.</div> Thanks man.Amare shot good because he was so big, he literaly muscled his way through the D, I think the Raptors will learn and double team Randolph.anyways whats going on? I dont have NBA TV... so I miss the game again...... :thumbdn1: :no1:
Raps WIN Raps WIN!!! 1st in the Atlantic and 3 games under .500...and most impressive of all is that were doing it on the road in the WEST!
Wow, nice game. I thought Garbajosa got that last shot in before the buzzard at the end of the 4rth, but they did a good job in overtime to get the win. I can't believe how great this team has been playing without Bosh. You guys will have a nice shot at winning the Atlantic once he gets back.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LightsOut @ Dec 23 2006, 01:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Wow, nice game. I thought Garbajosa got that last shot in before the buzzard at the end of the 4rth, but they did a good job in overtime to get the win. I can't believe how great this team has been playing without Bosh. You guys will have a nice shot at winning the Atlantic once he gets back.</div>I thought he had it when I saw the reply the first couple of times, but they paused it right when the buzzer went, and the ballw as still slightly in his hands. I agreed with the call.Okay, easily the best game of the season. TJ Ford freaking owned in OT. He scored 9 points in 5 minutes, and was just popping shots constantly. Andrea with the clutch jumper to give us the lead, nice job...I thought Anthony Parker plaeyd well tonight. His jumpers were falling, and he got to the rim, and made some foul shots today. Fred had another decent game, attacking the rim well. I'm glad he didn't settle for jumpers again today...Some Portland notes...I love Brandon Roy. He almost got a triple double tonight. His game is literally flawless. He is good at practically every facet of the game. He can defend, slash, rebound, pass, shoot. He does it all. He showed off his pg skills big time today. He can play both guard spots very well, and he shot the ball very well, and blwe by our defenders easily.I also like this Travis Outlaw kid. He showed me tonight that he has developed a jumpshot. He is good at blocking shots, getting rebounds. And he is a very good athlete with great quickness, and hops. Finally....I don't get to see much of Zach Randolph, so I was looking forward to seeing how he gets all his points. Well.....the man can hit a 15 footer, he has an outstanding post game, with lots of good moves. He is a very big, bulky guy. He can take you off the dribble because of his great inside moves, and he has a little hook/floater going for him. He is a very good big man, and people need to start giving the man respect. Oh, and Joel Przybilla is a nice swatter too!This is why I watch basketball folks. Just a GREAT, GREAT game. Raptorfan, I would be crying if I were you...We need Chris back!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Dec 23 2006, 01:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I thought he had it when I saw the reply the first couple of times, but they paused it right when the buzzer went, and the ballw as still slightly in his hands. I agreed with the call.Okay, easily the best game of the season. TJ Ford freaking owned in OT. He scored 9 points in 5 minutes, and was just popping shots constantly. Andrea with the clutch jumper to give us the lead, nice job...I thought Anthony Parker plaeyd well tonight. His jumpers were falling, and he got to the rim, and made some foul shots today. Fred had another decent game, attacking the rim well. I'm glad he didn't settle for jumpers again today...Some Portland notes...I love Brandon Roy. He almost got a triple double tonight. His game is literally flawless. He is good at practically every facet of the game. He can defend, slash, rebound, pass, shoot. He does it all. He showed off his pg skills big time today. He can play both guard spots very well, and he shot the ball very well, and blwe by our defenders easily.I also like this Travis Outlaw kid. He showed me tonight that he has developed a jumpshot. He is good at blocking shots, getting rebounds. And he is a very good athlete with great quickness, and hops. Finally....I don't get to see much of Zach Randolph, so I was looking forward to seeing how he gets all his points. Well.....the man can hit a 15 footer, he has an outstanding post game, with lots of good moves. He is a very big, bulky guy. He can take you off the dribble because of his great inside moves, and he has a little hook/floater going for him. He is a very good big man, and people need to start giving the man respect. Oh, and Joel Przybilla is a nice swatter too!This is why I watch basketball folks. Just a GREAT, GREAT game. Raptorfan, I would be crying if I were you...We need Chris back!</div>Haha! I listened to the Last 8 minutes. What What What an exciting game, I was going to break the radio. But how about TJ Ford? how about the 23 Points, 10 Assists, and 3 rebounds. Also not to mention Ford scored 9 of the Raptors 11 in the final outing. And then Bargs, 12 Points, 3 Steals, and 5 rebounds. Andrea scored the game winner to lead the Raps in OT. O about the tip in by Garbajosa. What the refs did was play it frame by frame. And it looked like right a millisecond after the buzzer went off, Garbajosa touched it with his fingertips. Anyways, that was the best 8 minutes of radio ive ever seen.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Dec 23 2006, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>One of the best finishes I've ever seen in my life.</div> Did you see the Portland bench? They were all up on his grill before the game winner...
Reporter: Where you nervous in your first NBA overtime game?Bargs: "What? I didn't play overtime, I only take the last shot." Reporter-"Did making that shot give you more confidenc ?"Bargs-"What?"Reporter-"Making that shot, did it give you more confidence?"Bargs-"It did nothing, I have confidence" Reporter: Is it hard sitting for 20 minutes, then having to come in to take the final shot?Bargs: Yeah, it's nice... :dribble:
