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Jamari-OOOOOOOHHHH-NOO...
March 11, 2009 by
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Hawks 87, Raps 84Ok here's the situation:Score: 84-85 Hawks0:41 Chris Bosh defensive rebound0:35 Jamario Moon misses 26-foot three point jumperWTF.Why oh why would Jamario Moon chuck a quick three during one of the last Raps' possessions down 1? Ugh...Raps dropped their sixth...
Prince Punishes the Raps
March 11, 2009 by
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Pistons 95, Raps 76Raps got blown out by the Pistons last night, leading to their 7th loss in a row as the Raps just fell apart in the second half. The Raps stayed close in the first two quarters only to get outscored 30-19 in the third quarter. This was the first game that the Pistons...
Take A Shot of Jose!!
March 11, 2009 by
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Raptors 114, Bulls 94...because Jose sank some shots. Jose made his return, A.P. moved back into the shooting guard slot and J.O was ready to showcase for Pat Riley as the Raps were ready to get revenge on the Bulls last night. And guess what? The Raps didn't blow it. They actually...
Canuck Flavour on South Beach
March 11, 2009 by
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We at Hoop Heads North love to let the Canadian side of the game shine whenever possible, so we'd be remiss not to showcase, the Miami Heat's shot blocker extraordinaire, Runnin' Rebel, and Montreal, Quebec, Canada native, Joel Anthony. By the way, it's pronounced JO...
Hoop Heads North has moved to HOOPHEADSNORTH.COM
February 07, 2009 by
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Our baby is all growns up!
February 02, 2009 by
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We've had a good seven months on Blogger but thanks to Derek & Mookie and the fine group at Bloguin, we've moved to a new site. We've got our own dot com baby! The new site is hoopheadsnorth.com Thanks for your guys' support that made our blog successful. Don...
THE BASEMENT NBA ALL-STARS: All-Stars from the bottom of the standings
January 31, 2009 by
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The All-Star reserve list was announced on Thursday and with every announcement come a band of critics of the list. For instance, Al Jefferson didn?t make the All-Star team but some would argue that he?s not deserving because although he's playing great, his team is horrible. A lot of good ...
THE STREAK STOPS HERE: Raptors winning streak, Calderon's free throw streak come to an end
January 31, 2009 by
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Bucks 96, Raptors 85 Even with home court advantage, a healthy Jose Calderon, an injured Michael Redd, even freaking Jermaine O'Neal bobbleheads for the fans, the Raps couldn't do it. The Raps went ice cold in the third quarter falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 96-85. The played...
Devin Harris Shakes, Bakes But Doesn't Make
January 29, 2009 by
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Raptors 107, Net 106 Devin Harris had his chance to put away the Raps but his wide open jumper clanked off the rim. The New Jersey Nets made a run in the fourth but couldn't close it out as the Raptors won their third in a row. This was an important game for the Toronto Raptors...
NBA Dress Code Violation: David Stern
January 28, 2009 by
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This is David Stern @ The Rucker (Rucker Park, Harlem, NYC) Summer of 2003, rockin' the Fat Joe/Terror Squad chain. No, this is not a photoshop job. This is the real deal.Not quite sure why he's rockin' the Terror Squad Ice but this is pre-2005 NBA dress code. Maybe this...
MO' BETTER BEARD: Bearded Bargnani vs. Beardless Bargnani
January 27, 2009 by
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Ever since the New Year, Andrea Bargnani has really stepped it up. The production from the former #1 draft pick has increased dramatically. He has moved from a Darko comparison to a Dirk comparison. In this same time frame, Andrea looks to have stopped shaving and has grown a ridiculous...
SUCKA FREE 6: Who didn't suck in the NBA last week
January 26, 2009 by
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Kevin Durant of the OKC Thunder didn't suck Last week: 35pts, 13 rebounds, 4.5assists, 2.5 steals Durant had a career-high 46 pts, 15 rebounds and 2 steals against the LA Clippers last week. Durant went head to head with Eric Gordon who scored 41 for the Clips. Durant had 27 pts...
FEAR THE BEARD: Bargnani and his beard score 13 in the third
January 25, 2009 by
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Raptors 113, Kings 97 Andrea Bargnani scored 24 as the Raps downed the Kings 113-97. Going into this game, the Sacramento Kings were 0-17 against the Eastern Conference. The game was close until the half. The Kings had six threes in the first quarter but the Raps managed to stay with...
Broken Ankles
January 22, 2009 by
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Ever considered ankle insurance? After seeing this new viral ad for the Nike Zoom Kobe IV you may want to invest in some :) I think the satire in this is genius. Shouts to my homie AB for hitting me with this! Kobe Bryant selling ankle insurance
The Greatest Toronto Raptors Roster Ever Assembled
January 22, 2009 by
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As a Canadian, loving the Raps is like having a nerdy little sister, you're forced to love them. Of course, I've been a Spurs fan before the Raps were even born but you just grow to love the Raps, no matter how bad they stink. If you like basketball and you live in Canada...
Video Interview: The Quiet, Soft Spoken Joe Johnson Speaks!
January 21, 2009 by
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In true Conan O'Brien style, here is NBATV's exclusive interview with the Atlanta Hawks star, the quiet, soft spoken Joe Johnson. "In all of Atlanta sports, I am the best athlete, embrace me!" BallHype - Video Interview: The Quiet, Soft Spoken Joe Johnson Speaks!
The Toronto Raptors like #13 Mats Sundin
January 20, 2009 by
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Remember Reggie Slater? Me neither. But I do remember Doug Christie and Alvin Williams. Check out this classic Toronto Raptors' Maple Leafs spot. Alvin Williams dropping the gloves? Priceless.
Chef Steve Nash with 18 dishes against the Raps
January 19, 2009 by
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Suns 117, Raps 113 The good news is that the Raps next nine games include seven against the Eastern Coference. So this is a the stretch where the Raps can either make or break their season. Yesterday, Triano made some lineup changes putting Anthony Parker as the starting point guard...
SUCKA FREE 5: Who didn't suck in the NBA last week
January 19, 2009 by
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Lebron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers didn't suck. Last Week Average: 29 pts, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 1 block Obviously he doesn't suck but 'Bron-'Bron had three double digit rebounding games last week. Averaging 29 points and 13 rebounds, that's just...
Pacers pull a "Raptor" by blowing lead but Pacers hold on to win...
January 18, 2009 by
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Pacers 111, Raptors 104 Man, the Pacers pulled off a Raptor-esque performance by blowing their 24 point lead after the third quarter. It all started with a 10-1 run by the Raps in the first. Jermaine O'Neal made his first appearance in Indiana and got a mixed review with both...
UNBELIEVA-BULL: Rose's 17 in the 4th outshines Bargs' career night
January 15, 2009 by
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Bulls 102, Raps 98 Bargs was large. He played so well, he even tipped in a basket for the Bulls. Andrea Bargnani had a career night but this was another heart-breaker. The Raps came out flat in the first, falling as much as 12 pts behind the Bulls. After one, the Bulls led 27-18, outrebounding ...
Finally the Swirsk has returned to Toronto....
January 14, 2009 by
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Tonight the Raps face off against the 16-22 Chicago Bulls but this also means the return of The Swirsk, Chuck Swirsky, former Raps announcer. After having Chuck as the announcer of the Raps for so many years, it just seems weird of having the new guy in Matt Devlin in there. Don'...
Paul P with Thirty Nine as the C's Defeat the Raps For the Fourth Time
January 13, 2009 by
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Celtics, 115, Raptors 109 (OT) Suprisingly, the Raps had the lead early on. Andrea Bargnani had 3 fouls in the second as the Raps were up 41-35. The Raps bench played an important factor in the first half with Roko Ukic, Jason Kapono and Joey Graham all hitting shots. The trio from...
SUCKA FREE 4: Who didn't suck in the NBA last week
January 13, 2009 by
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Vince Carter of the NJ Nets didn't suck Last week: 25pts, 8 rebounds, 11 assists VC has been dropping dimes, getting double digit assist games against Milwaukee and Memphis. Lamarcus Aldridge of the Portland Blazers didn't suck Last week: 24 pts, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal...
Chris Bosh is a Fatty Fatty Peppermint Patty
January 13, 2009 by
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Do you want to see a young Chris Bosh at a press conference discussing trash talk or a young Jose Calderon speaking about his contract negotiations? Check out these Raptors Foundation spots: Chris Bosh is a stupid head. Jose Calderon loves candy.
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