Toronto @ Denver

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  1. jump

    jump JBB JustBBall Member

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    <u>Toronto Raptors(15-14) at Denver Nuggets(19-11)</u>

    Time: 7.00 pm Local Time
    Location: Pepsi Centre
    Tv: FSN, NBALP

    Previous games
    <u>Toronto</u>
    <ul>
    [*]December 28, Won @ Clippers 94-88
    [*]December 26, Lost @ Utah 97-94 (OT)
    [*]December 21, Lost vs. Orlando 104-93
    [/list]

    <u>Denver</u>
    <ul>
    [*]December 28, Won vs. Golden State 103-79
    [*]December 26, Won vs. Houston 95-94
    [*]December 22, Won vs. Memphis 106-99
    [/list]

    Streaks

    <u>Toronto:</u> Won 1
    <u>Denver:</u> Won 3

    Road/Home Records

    <u>Raptors:</u> 6-10 on the road.
    <u>Nuggets:</u> 13-3 at home.

    Head Coaches

    [​IMG] vs [​IMG] Kevin O'Neill/Jeff Bzdelik

    Probable Starters

    [​IMG] vs. [​IMG] Jalen Rose/Andre Miller
    [​IMG] vs. [​IMG] Alvin Williams/Voshon Leonard
    [​IMG] vs.[​IMG] Vince Carter/Carmelo Anthony
    [​IMG] vs. [​IMG] Donyell Marshall/Nene
    [​IMG] vs. [​IMG] Chris Bosh/Marcus Camby

    Sixth Man

    [​IMG] Earl Boykins

    The little man with a big heart. My personal favourite Nugget, always hustling and around at the end of periods. Toronto will need to keep a close eye on him as he is coming off a great game against Golden State.

    Injuries

    <u>Toronto</u>
    C Megnkee Bateer IL
    PF Michael Bradley IL
    C Eric Montross ( Retired ) IL

    <u>Denver</u>

    G Jon Barry
    F-C Mark Pope

    Player(s) to watch

    [​IMG] and [​IMG]

    Fans could be in for a real treat tonight as two of the league's most exciting players square up and go at out. I guarantee they will feature on the highlight reel more than once.

    Stat Comparisons

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    ESPN.com

    Keys to the game

    <u>Toronto</u>
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    [*]Keep Denver off the offensive glass
    [*]Contain Carmelo
    [/list]

    <u>Denver</u>
    <ul>
    [*]Minimise turnovers
    [*] Get to the free throw line
    [/list]

    Jump's prediction

    Denver are hot at the moment on a 3 game winning streak and are playing well at home. I feel that the Raptors are beginning to tire after a long road trip, and for this reason, I am backing Denver for the win.

    Denver 101
    Toronto 97
     
    jump, Dec 29, 2003
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  2. Mamba

    Mamba The King is Back Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I think the Nuggets take this by 5, but i think Jalen Rose is the PG and Alvin Williams is the SG
     
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    jump JBB JustBBall Member

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    Thanks man. My mistake.
     
    jump, Dec 29, 2003
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    Tight preview Jump, keep them coming. I say the Nuggets take this one also. My reason is this. Have you seen them play basketball lately. They've have just turn the unkown Nuggets to everyones favorite Nuggets. With the Help of Boykins and Carmello they've turned this team completely around. I say Nuggets take the W by 7.
     
    TimFlem, Dec 29, 2003
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    jump JBB JustBBall Member

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting TimFlem:</div><div class="quote_post">They've have just turn the unkown Nuggets to everyones favorite Nuggets.</div>Yep. I love their style of play this season. Theirs and the Kings I love to watch.
     
    jump, Dec 30, 2003
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    I think the Nuggets win big tonight. We match up great with everyone. Are only problem could be Melos defense. If his offense is off he tends to get lazy on defense and you cant be lazy against Carter. Still think we will win big though, Nene will tear up Bosh. 105-91 Nuggets.
     
    ThePoopSmith, Dec 30, 2003
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    <font color="Red">Do not spam. - twolvefan11</font>
     
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    I take the Nuggets on this one, nice preview. I think Anthony and the Nuggets will get passed the Raptors in a close game...
     
    MVPlaya, Dec 30, 2003
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    Quick update

    72-65 Raptors with 4:36 to go...

    close game. Hopefully Nuggets can pull it off.

    Anthony has 19 points along with 6 rebs and is shootin 7-13.

    Keep everyone updated..
     
    MVPlaya, Dec 30, 2003
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    ugh..ugly game. nuggets just suck vs slow east teams. nice win by the raps.
     
    NugzFan, Dec 30, 2003
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting NugzFan:</div><div class="quote_post"><font color="Red">Do not spam. - twolvefan11</font></div>

    i didnt. you dont know what the definition of spam is apparently.
     
    NugzFan, Dec 30, 2003
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    Damn I screwed the pooch on my prediction, oh well we will kill LAC tomorrow.
     
    ThePoopSmith, Dec 30, 2003
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting NugzFan:</div><div class="quote_post">i didnt. you dont know what the definition of spam is apparently.</div>

    Yes he does, your posts are as deep as a puddle.
     
    jbbKing James, Dec 30, 2003
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  14. MVPlaya

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting King James:</div><div class="quote_post">Yes he does, your posts are as deep as a puddle.</div>
    Was that suppose to be funny? Cuz that was...ehh you know what i'm gonna say.

    Nuggets lose, only 4 loses at home now. I expected them to pull it out late in the game but Melo couldn't get into it and was stuck on 19 points. Great game tho, it was close as I predicted but Raptors won. They played great as a team and got the ball around to everyone... look at the box score

    Full NBA.com Box Score

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    Full NBA.com Recap
     
    MVPlaya, Dec 31, 2003
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    Melo was held to only 3 points in the second half and things couldn't get going without him. Nuggets lost surprisingly.
     
    jjdaman20, Dec 31, 2003
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