Will the Raptors Make the Playoffs?

[ReubenJRD]

1. Heat
2. Celtics(If Everyones Healthy)
3. Nets(Much Better)
4. Indiana(If Hibburt stays)
5. Chicago(No Rose)
6. Knicks(Not Much Better)
7. Wizards(Huge Culture Change)
8. This is the spot I think the Raps could slide into. Orlando(Could be anywhere between 5th and the basement of the conferrence depending on how the Dwight Saga turns out) 76ers are still very well coached and and have some peices and the Bucks may put togethor a few more wins with Ellis and Jennings getting a full season togethor...let me know your thoughts

East is getting stronger, the Raptors could be fighting wins between the Knicks, Wizards, and the 8th for next year.

[10 000 Hours]

So is everyone else for that matter. The level of talent did increase but not by alot so as long as the Raptors play hard every night without going on long losing stretches then there is a chance to make the playoffs but will you really want to meet Miami in the first round?!

I actually think that the Raptors would have fought closely for the 8th seed had Andrea not had his calf problem. Of course I could also say the Celtics would have been in better shape with Green and Bradley were playing. And would the Bulls have beaten the Heat had Rose been available? Guess we'll never know.

[thead]

they will play so many over times that commissioner David Stern will declare them both the winner

[Nilanka]

Raps will be the first team in history to win 3 championships in 1 season. Book it!

This thread is beyond ridiculous.

[Popeye Jones]

Bargs at 25ppg?

DD at 20ppg?

and, Lowry at 18ppg?

Dreeeeeeaming!!

[Eric Akshinthala]

Bargs 25p, DD 20p is a little too much to expect. I think that a lot would depend on how Big Val and T Ross perform. If one or both surprise us by becoming all-star quality, we have landed ourselves player/s that the supporting cast(which is pretty good) can play around. If not we might have to wait a little longer.

[Pill]

They will also win the NCAA tourney to get revenge for that comment that Kentucky could beat us last year.

[Miekenstien]

They will also win the NCAA tourney to get revenge for that comment that Kentucky could beat us last year.

this one is good. the last place team in the nba should have to play the ncaa champs just to see

[brothersteve]

Raptors playoff chances ride on Coach Casey's defensive magic.

Any and all hope rides on him and I wouldn't bet against Casey doing it.

Maybe Colangelo does land a star player to make it easier - maybe....