Raptors News

[Texas_Ranger]

I'm happy for Toronto and Rasho who is kicking some ass last games.

[velik_m]

[angel_luv]

Ha has also the best +/-: http://www.popcornmachine.net/cgi-bi...22&game=TORPOR

Thank you!

Haha- Shoogar Bear. I told you Sho is the Closer.

[ShoogarBear]

Nice.

Can't wait to see what it was for last night's game.

[velik_m]

Rasho's stats last few games (when he's playing more time):

Date    Opponent Result     MIN  FG    3P  FT  OFF DEF REB AS ST BL TO PF PTS
Dec 23  @ SEA    L 110-97   28  6-10  0-0  0-0  3   4   7   1  0  3  1  2  12  
Dec 22  @ POR    W 100-101  35  6-12  0-0  0-0  2   3   5   3  1  1  1  5  12  
Dec 20  @ LAC    W 96-98    36  4-8   0-0  2-3  1   6   7   0  1  0  2  4  10  
Dec 19  @ PHX    L 115-98   21  4-9   0-0  0-0  0   5   5   0  1  1  1  1   8  
Dec 17  vs. GSW  W 120-115  21  5-10  0-0  3-3  3   3   6   0  0  2  2  4  13  
Dec 15  vs. NJN  W 90-78    38  6-8   0-0  0-0  2   3   5   3  2  3  1  3  12  
Dec 13  @ ORL    W 84-91    40  3-4   0-0  1-2  3   7   10  1  2  5  1  3   7

next stop: KG is coming for a visit.

[velik_m]

I thought this was pretty funny:

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the East
Not an Atlantic team was winning, not even the Nets
The Sixers were tanking the season with care
In hopes that Greg Oden soon would be there

Raptors fans were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of playoffs danced in their heads
And Swirsky in his kerchief, and Smitch in his cap
Had just settled their brains for a long winter's nap

When in the forums there arose such a clatter
I logged on to the Web to see what was the matter
The Raptors were 12 and 16 and I thought
The lottery would be the goal that we sought

Chris Bosh was on the sidelines with a bad knee
And Fred Jones was jacking up three after three
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But the Raptors led the Atlantic, oh dear!

This inexperienced team, so lively and quick
Was chasing the post-season, right in the thick
Instead of scouting the next year's draft class
I thought of Smitch in practice kicking some ass

"Now T.J.! Now, Parker! Now, Humphries and Joey!
On, P.J.! On, Rasho! On-drea Bargnani!
To the end of the court! Run right into the wall!
I want 100 percent! Give me your all!"

Where past Raptors teams would be mailing it in
This squad slugged it out through thick and through thin
Where the old Raptors weren't good on their word
These guys stared down the haters and flipped them the bird

They didn't care about the past, and no faking
The Atlantic Division was theirs for the taking
The Knicks still sucked, Krstic was out for the season
Philly was a joke, and the Celtics were teasin'

In spite of all logic, the best team appeared
To be the one team that few other teams feared
For they led the division in spite of the fact
They'd played more road games than the rest of the pack

As pessimistic as I was inclined to be
The season's likely outcome was plain to see
After four seasons of non-stop frustration
The playoffs would be the next destination

So I closed my laptop with a smile and a wink
Laid my head on my pillow and began to think
About what it would be like to shatter
The RaptorBlog Curse and write blogs that mattered

To feel the excitement of post-season buzz
To shout and cheer and jump around just because
The glory days for the Raptors had come back
And they'd be welcomed by a " o!" from Jack

I knew it was early, with four months to go
Chris Bosh was still injured - our best player, you know
But the landscape was set for an uprising
These Raptors were nothing if not surprising

I wrap up this tribute for all of the merry
For Efman and Saeed, for Kat and for Gerry
To lovers and haters, I exclaim with delight
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"

from:http://www.raptorblog.com/

[angel_luv]

That's awesome!

[BgT]

Rasho again solid defense on KG. He came in 2nd half of 4th quarter with Raptors being 4 down. Hit 4 points and had a block in the last minute. I can't really recognize the guy, he's been great. I blame Popovich 100% for Rasho's problems in San Antonio. What was with all those matchup problems? How come Rasho hasn't 20% of those same matchup problems in Toronto? Why was Rasho selected as the "Impact Player" of the game 2 times in last 10-14 days? Why is he able to guard much more physical players mano-a-mano without the need of another teammate doubling him? Why does Rasho hit more than 70% of his free throws? Why is he playing 30-40 minutes per game? Why is he playing in final minutes of close games? Why is he said to be the anchor of defense? Why is he commanding all 4 teammates in defense? Why do Raptors fans say that he fully deserves all 8 million of salary?
Probably the trade was ok for both team, it has been absolutely great (and probably better) for Raptors. But with a normal coach, Rasho could be the same for Spurs, too. With normal coach Spurs would win one more le last season. With normal coach Beno would be a huge player for Spurs right now. But because this is Popovich we are talking about, Spurs did not win last season. And Beno is nothing for Spurs now. And Beno will be a very good player for some other team when he leaves. Sad, but nothing new...

[dave]

rasho with his 4th straight game with double digits in points
it'd be his 7th if he had gotten 2 more points against PHX


garbo (10) and bargnani (8) improving in rebounding
i hope garbo will end up averaging 8ish rpg

[angel_luv]

Sho is awesome.
10 points ( 4 of 7 from field) , 2 of 2 from the free throw line ,5 rebonds, 1 assist,1 steal, and a blocked shot- plus no fouls or turn overs!

And Kevin Garnett lost- love it, even if Kevin did play well.

[angel_luv]

Rasho selected as the "Impact Player" of the game 2 times in last 10-14 days

[angel_luv]

[angel_luv]

ShOWNED!

[velik_m]

Rasho again solid defense on KG. He came in 2nd half of 4th quarter with Raptors being 4 down. Hit 4 points and had a block in the last minute. I can't really recognize the guy, he's been great. I blame Popovich 100% for Rasho's problems in San Antonio. What was with all those matchup problems? How come Rasho hasn't 20% of those same matchup problems in Toronto? Why was Rasho selected as the "Impact Player" of the game 2 times in last 10-14 days? Why is he able to guard much more physical players mano-a-mano without the need of another teammate doubling him? Why does Rasho hit more than 70% of his free throws? Why is he playing 30-40 minutes per game? Why is he playing in final minutes of close games? Why is he said to be the anchor of defense? Why is he commanding all 4 teammates in defense? Why do Raptors fans say that he fully deserves all 8 million of salary?
Probably the trade was ok for both team, it has been absolutely great (and probably better) for Raptors. But with a normal coach, Rasho could be the same for Spurs, too. With normal coach Spurs would win one more le last season. With normal coach Beno would be a huge player for Spurs right now. But because this is Popovich we are talking about, Spurs did not win last season. And Beno is nothing for Spurs now. And Beno will be a very good player for some other team when he leaves. Sad, but nothing new...

now, now lets not go overboard. Rasho was underutilized in SA, but he's just steping up in Toronto because Bosh is missing. He'll be back to his usual self when Bosh comes back.

And Kevin Garnett lost- love it, even if Kevin did play well.

7-18 from KG is not that good.

Rashowned indeed.

[BgT]

now, now lets not go overboard.

I'm not getting overboard. It's just your opinion that I do. You can have that... So far I've predicted everything correct so personally I will trust my point of view, no offense. The only thing I will never be able to prove is, that if Spurs would play THEIR normal game against Mavs, they would have won the le.

[angel_luv]

7-18 from KG is not that good.

Rashowned indeed.

All the better.

[angel_luv]

Raptors lost to Chicago. Next game is ours.

Sho was five of nine from the field and 0-1 from 3 point range. "Go for three! "


He had 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal before fouling out.
Good work, honey.

[dave]

didn't expect them to beat chicago
they never do

[T Park]

Rasho was underutilized in SA

What was he not utilized in SA for?

Did he not have his ass kissed enough?


WTF!??!!??

[angel_luv]

didn't expect them to beat chicago
they never do

The Raptors will win the next meeting. Believe.

[angel_luv]

Another loss.

http://www.nba.com/games/20061230/TORMEM/boxscore.html

Sho- 6 of 10 from the field, 1-2 from the charity stripe- 13 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and a blocked shot.

[velik_m]

The only stat that matters is the win column.

[angel_luv]

A new year's resolution perhaps?

[angel_luv]

Raptors play the Suns tomorrow.

Hopefully Sho is getting to hang out with the Kiwi.

[angel_luv]

Make that the Suns are in Toronto.