The “never underestimate the power of Love” edition. Banks – over a couple of Roll Calls I suggested maybe it was time to unleash Marcus and see what he can give us. Evidently the answer comes in two parts: he has perfected the “airball three” to perfection during his time on the bench and other…
The “like there was ever any doubt pt.II” edition. Banks – Jay should use the “bling defense” and have Marcus flash his watch as teams bring the ball up the court. That thing could defend Kobe without fouling him. Bargnani – another poor shooting night, but you have to wonder if it’s because he is…
The “like there was ever any doubt” edition. Banks – he was finally a crucial part of a Raptors victory: he took the minutes during the meeting. Bargnani – non-existent for pretty much three quarters, but like Frankenstein in a hydro field, he woke up late. Finished with 16/9, but it took him 20 shots…
The “perfect time to grout the back splash in my kitchen” edition. Banks – it’s his fault. Bargnani – well, if there are a few positives to come from this game, one of them would be that the focus is taken off his play. Belinelli – hey!! he found his scoring touch!! Well done, Marco! …
The “well then” edition. Banks – seriously…activate him and sit Weems. Try something. Bargnani – ran the lane once, hit some nice shots, but defensively he lived up to my fellow RR brethren’s low expectations. As disappointing as ordering a black coffee, but getting a double double. Belinelli – hit 2 shots but committed 2…
The “frustrated yet?” edition. Banks – he had a tough decision to make during the game today: seat #3 or seat #5. He made the best choice. Bargnani – came out of the gates just the way we needed him to: focused. He kept us in the game early as Bosh struggled and spent the…
The “well, at lease we now know our coaches have more balls than our players” edition. Banks – least he could have done is rushed on to the floor and attacked somebody. So what if they suspend him? Bargnani – yikes. I said earlier in the day that if he remained in a haze, it…
The “please hold me” edition. Banks – as badly as we played, let it be said we didn’t have to see Marcus Banks play. Bargnani – did fine early, then the pasta went limp. Belinelli – the energy guy had a blackout. Provided next to nothing tonight, going 2 for 9. Pitiful.
The “man alive that was a long game” edition. Banks – back in his rightful place: hanging out with the usher at the end of the bench looking for scraps. Bargnani – took him a full half to get going. Not sure if his illness is lingering, but he had the Bargnani-of-old look to start…
The “who’s your daddy” edition. Banks – he was in uniform tonight. Really. Only person more pissed off than a Raptors fan should be is Marcus’ dry cleaner. Bargnani – a board shy of his third straight double double. Entered the game feeling under the weather and it showed. Fouled out late 4th quarter. Looked…
The “the jumpstart my heart” edition. Banks – my neighbours kid went out on Hallowe’en as a basketball player and wore a Banks jersey. He came back with a piece of double bubble, a vanilla tootsie roll and a bruised ego. Bargnani – another double double. Did most of his heavy lifting in the first…
The “the jumpers, the jumpers, the jumpers ain’t a-fallin’ edition. Banks – gettin’ paid. Bargnani – a double double from out of nowhere. His night played out like a Where’s Waldo story. He’s there, then he’s gone. Brutal defensively and a bad shooting night. This back to back killed him. Belinelli – fantastic play in…