Raptors vs Indiana vs Toronto Raptors (23-24) vs Indiana Pacers (36-14) Friday February 6, 2004 Arena: Air Canada Centre Starting Lineups PG: Jalen Rose (TOR)/Kenny Anderson (IND) SG: Alvin Williams (TOR)/Reggie Miller (IND) SF: Vince Carter (TOR)/Ron Artest (IND) PF: Donyell Marshall (TOR)/Jermaine O'neal (IND) C: Jerome Moiso (TOR)/Jeff Foster Keys to the Game from a Raptors Perspective <ul> [*]Get to the basket: the last game against Orlando we got lucky by making a lot of three pointers. They can't rely on those type of shots against Indiana, it will be important for Vince to get Ron Artest and possibly Jermaine O'neal in foul trouble. [*]Hustle on the Defensive end: The game against Orlando in the first quarter the Raptors gave up a lot of fast break points, this game they need to hustle and get back on defense. Limiting fast break points will be key. [*]Rebounding and Second Chance Points: Jerome Moiso and Donyell Marshall need to continue with what they've been doing and rebound well. These two are also good at finishing second chance points, therefore offensive rebounding is important, and in the process they may get to the line. [/list] <font color="red">thefranchise3's Prediction:</font> So far the Pacers are having an excellent season and are hard to beat. If the Raptors don't make smart choices on the offensive end then they wont win this game. Pacers by 10. Note: More will be added later.
OUch...Artest on Carter. I don't really like the sound of that. VC better bring his A-game to the court if the Raps are to have a chance of beating Indiana. I say Pacers by 6.
Pacers by 12 and I am so sure of it that if I had the guts to give you all $20 if the Raptors dont lose by 12 I would.
hm...........I have a feeling we'll lose this game, but not a disappointing game, at the end, I think Kevin O'Neal will have that I think we played real tough today speech, in another hand, we might win because the Raptors have really surprised me when they were playing against good teams like Pacer (e.g. Lakers and the Pistons) even though we lost those games, raptors played farley good.
Raptors hardly ever lose to the Pacers, all the time. They are a beatable team for Raps. I say probably Pacers by 1. Saying over 10-20 points is silly, cuz teams rarely get beaten by that much. Atlanta just beat Minnesota, but nothing is being said of that.
I see here nice matchup. Carter (Big Dunker) - Artest (Big Defender). Bosh wont play so if Raptors use Rose and play good D, they can win. But i think that Pacers won by 7
Hm... Bosh won't, but I think Raps will win this game and Got Vinsanity will play very good game and he will score something about 40 pts and Toronto will win by 6.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Hm... Bosh won't, but I think Raps will win this game and Got Vinsanity will play very good game and he will score something about 40 pts and Toronto will win by 6.</div> haha good prediction bud, hope that happens... for real.
Vince has been playing like he has a fire under his ass lately so I'll give the win to the Raptors...by 2. The Raptors put in a tough hard fought effort. Carter goes off for 25(but misses a lot of shots) with Artest guarding him. Moiso has another double double and Marshall stays consistent with 20 and 11.
We CAN win this game, and I think we will ! .. Raps by 2+ Vince, Marshall and Rose have to brin the A-Game !
Very Winnable Game... This teamwill kee p it very close and win by 3 + points. Moiso will hav eanotehr good night, and Donyell will get a double-double.
lol @ the vince scoring 40 perdiction. not with ron ron guarding him i really dont like the vince/ron match-up, on either side of the ball. i dont think vince can do anything about ron's post up game, and with ron's perimiter D, hes gonna give vince headaches. its time to see if vince is still one of the most un-guardable players in the league...tonight is his time to shine being guarded by arguably the best defender in the L. im lookin for vince to put up 20 and dish out at least 5 dimes. jalen = mismatch! tinsley or reggie, no matter who is guarding jalen, he can EASILLY exploit either one of their weak defense with his size and post up game, so i really hope KO takes advantage of that, and runs some good post up games for jalen. donyell should dram jermaine out of the paint, so that leaves foster vs. moiso for a battle on the glass...time for moiso to give us another good game. should be great, i cant wait
why the edit did arch start ??? that guys sucks so badly he shouldnt even be allowed to play in nba ... VC is getting owned by artest ... marshall playing good as usually ... i dont think they going to win <font color="red">Please refrain from any profanity when posting. I suggest you read our guidlines. -thefranchise3</font>
