Since T.J. Ford got hurt, Jose Calderon has proved there’s nothing he can’t do, and yes, that includes seal tricks. Well, dog gam (sorry, Ron Artest). It’s been forever since I did a good old fashioned game report. And with the fantastic buzz the Raps are generating these days, what better a time to check […]
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I suppose I should have seen this coming. Maybe I was too excited by back-to-back dramatic victories and five wins over the past six games. Or maybe I was just drunk. On the surface, Toronto should have been able to emerge from Em City victorious last night. After all, the Raptors were playing their most
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Talk about bad timing. Just as the Pacers have started rolling, winning three of their last four (including a huge win over the Cavs after trailing by 16) to move over .500, they had to embark on their longest road trip (six games) of the season. And the road has not been kind to Indiana.
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This wasn’t exactly how I was hoping this tough five-game, 11-day Western swing would begin. The Raptors threw up a stinker last night — probably their worst effort of the season to date — in getting their asses royally spanked by the Kings 107-92. There’s no shame is losing to Sacramento in Arco Arena. After
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The Atlanta Hawks soared into town last night boasting the best record in the East. And they left with that mark intact after putting on a dominating offensive show in a 111-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The Hawks are not only the youngest team in the NBA, but most of their key parts are
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And we’re off. After the hype and excitement of a 7-1 preseason, the Raptors’ 2006-07 season got underway for real last night in New Jersey. While the false start — a 102-92 loss to the Nets — was disappointing, there is so much optimism that this club could potentially be playoff-bound this season, that one
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We’re well into the offseason now, but believe it or not, just over seven weeks remain until players report to training camp. However, the next big thing on the basketball landscape is the 2006 FIBA Men’s World Championship, starting August 19 in Japan. The rosters are littered with NBA players and, as recent years have proved, the competition is more wide open than ever.
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