Toronto Raptors Morning Coffee Dec 19
As much as we all enjoyed watching Jerryd Bayless attack the basket with impunity in Calderon’s absence, this team needs a veteran directing its offence to be most effective.
Year: 2010
Gameday: Raptors vs 81
Filling in for Sam for the next couple weeks because some travel agent convinced him that now would be a great time to visit Europe, what with the snow and all. I advised him against it but he wouldn't listen, so right now he's sitting on a freezing plane at Heathrow using some guy's trousers…
Jose, Andrea make up for lost time
It was vintage '06-07 on Friday night at the ACC. Euros leading the way, Jose Calderon playing with purpose, and the man they call Smitch watching intently.
Toronto Raptors Morning Coffee Dec 18
“Every game I have played against him he has gotten better,” Nets centre Brook Lopez said.
Gameday: Raptors vs Nets – Dec. 17/10
Raptors take on the Nets for their only chance at a W this week.
Boozer Bulldozes Raps
For an NBA offense to be remotely effective there have to be double team threats on the floor, and if an offense lacks it, then it has to make up for it through super-efficient execution, great ball movement, and rebounding, none of which were present last night.
Toronto Raptors Morning Coffee Dec 16
“It’s embarrassing,” Bayless said. “I don’t like it. I’m not used to it and I’m not going to stand for it. We all have to get better.”
Gameday: Raptors vs Bulls – Dec. 15/10
I can’t believe I predicted a 30/10 game for Bargnani against a half-assed front court of Nazr Mohammed and Kwame Brown, who both came out looking like all-stars. I was fully expecting another roll-call laden with profanity…whatever, the Raptors are on the second night of a back-to-back against the Bulls, and it’s going to get…
Raptor Inconsistencies Hand Bobcats Win
Tonight, as on most nights, the Raptors were equal parts exciting and excruciating, fascinating and frustrating. They looked at times like the team we’ve been hoping they’re turning into, but a scoring drought or defensive lapse was always waiting just around the corner to kill any momentum.
Toronto Raptors Morning Coffee Dec 15
Bargnani once again could not explain why he didn’t go inside — is it teammates looking him off, or is he not going into the paint?