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Telling it like it is, in the NBA
October 21, 2009 by
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Yet another reason to like the job which Otis Smith [GM] has done, thus far?
NBA Countdown: No. 8 Orlando Magic
Reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 14 years and second in franchise history was a wonderful accomplishment for the Orlando Magic-but there was no guarantee a championship...
Expected finishes in the Eastern Conference, according to ESPN
October 20, 2009 by
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ESPN has now published its Expected Finishes for the EC this season, based on the views of its panel of so-called “experts”:
ATLANTIC
1 Boston, 1.0; 56.5/-126 [average votes; Total Wins, Over/wagerline]
2 Toronto, 2.3; 41.5/+119
3 Philadelphia, 2.7; 40.5/-114
4 New York...
Continued maturation for Josh Smith and the Hawks
October 20, 2009 by
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For anyone who’s a Josh Smith fan, these comments are music to your ears:
Hawks beat Wizards
Josh Smith won’t hide his ambitions this year.
He wants to be an All-Star. But he’d gladly settle for a spot on the All-Defensive team, an honor that’s eluded him his...
Mark Warkentien, Big Bertha and Mr. Big Shot
October 20, 2009 by
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Although the top end of the Western Conference is going to be a beast once again this season, those expecting the Nuggets to, perhaps, take a step backwards or sideways, might need to re-think that position, at least, in light of …
Warkentien: Nuggets not afraid to make future...
Toronto Raptors Season Preview: Game 20
October 20, 2009 by
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re: How an astute NBA observer might expect the first part of the schedule to unfold for the Raptors this year
Game 20 – at Atlanta [Wed Dec 02]
RAPTORS
ADV
HAWKS
PG
Calderon
=
PG
Bibby
OG
DeRozan *
à>
OG
Johnson
SF
Turkoglu $^
=
...
Doc knows
October 19, 2009 by
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When it comes to evaluating the effectiveness of NBA players properly, here’s an all-time great [i.e. insightful] quote from Glenn [Doc] Rivers yesterday:
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Rondo aims for...
After 7 pre-season games, where things stand in Raptorville
October 19, 2009 by
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With the result of yesterday’s home exhibition loss vs the Celtics, the Raptors’ W-L record in the pre-season is 2-5.
Sun Oct 18 vs Bos, L
Thu Oct 15 vs Hou, L
Wed Oct 14 at BOS [Hartford CT], L
Sun Oct 11 vs Was, W
Fri Oct 09 at Min, W
Wed Oct 07 vs Phi, L
Tue Oct 06 at [...]
Toronto Raptors Season Preview: Game 19
October 19, 2009 by
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re: How an astute NBA observer might expect the first part of the schedule to unfold for the Raptors this year
Game 19 – vs Washington [Tue Dec 01]
RAPTORS
ADV
WIZARDS
PG
Calderon
=
PG
Arenas
OG
DeRozan *
=
OG
Stevenson
SF
Turkoglu $^
...
Exhibition Game 5, Raptors vs Celtics: What you need to know
October 15, 2009 by
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The pertinent facts from this game?
1. The Raptors used their main rotation players for more minutes than the Celtics [Box Score].
2. The 3rd Quarter Play-By-Play.
Start of 3rd Quarter
11:42
[BOS 53-46]
Allen Pullup Jump shot: Made (6 PTS)
11:27
Pierce Foul : Personal...
Toronto Raptors Season Preview: Game 18
October 15, 2009 by
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re: How an astute NBA observer might expect the first part of the schedule to unfold for the Raptors this year
Game 18 – vs Phoenix [Sun Nov 29]
RAPTORS
ADV
SUNS
PG
Calderon
à
PG
Nash
OG
DeRozan *
à
OG
Richardson
SF
Turkoglu $^
=
SF...
Expected Total Wins in the Western Conference
October 14, 2009 by
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When the Expected Total Wins first get set across the board in the NBA, it can be an early indication of perceived Power Rankings for the coming season.
1 LA Lakers OVER 62, -108
2 San Antonio Spurs OVER 54.5, -108
3 Portland Trail Blazers OVER 52.5, -127
4 Denver Nuggets OVER 52...
Raptors Expected Wins Total set at 41.5
October 14, 2009 by
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This should come as sobering news to Raptors fans who expect the team to challenge for the 4th Seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs this season:
REGULAR SEASON WINS
1 Cleveland Cavaliers OVER 61.5 -108
2 Orlando Magic OVER 57.5 -108
3 Boston Celtics OVER 56.5 -126
4 Atlanta Hawks...
Toronto Raptors Season Preview: Game 17
October 14, 2009 by
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re: How an astute NBA observer might expect the first part of the schedule to unfold for the Raptors this year
Game 17 – at Boston [Fri Nov 27]
RAPTORS
ADV
CELTICS
PG
Calderon
à
PG
Rondo
OG
DeRozan *
à
OG
Allen-R
SF
Turkoglu $^
à
SF...
Magic of Monday Night returns to Miami in a big way
October 13, 2009 by
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This was a terrific NFL game with oustanding plays made all over the field by a number of different individuals for each team, including Mark Sanchez [QB], Leon Washington [RB], Thomas Jones [RB], Braylon Edwards [WR], Chad Henne [QB], Ricky Williams [RB], Ronnie Brown [RB] and Ted...
Toronto Raptors Season Preview: Game 16
October 13, 2009 by
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re: How an astute NBA observer might expect the first part of the schedule to unfold for the Raptors this year
Game 16 – at Charlotte [Wed Nov 25]
RAPTORS
ADV
BOBCATS
PG
Calderon
=
PG
Felton
OG
DeRozan *
à
OG
Bell
SF
Turkoglu $^
=
SF...
Where there’s a will …
October 10, 2009 by
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there is almost always A Way …
One-legged player amazes at Dunhill Links Championship
Simon Dyson was the winner Monday at the Dunhill Links Championship, but Manuel de los Santos may have made the biggest impression at the pro-am event, which is played on St. Andrews, Kingsbarns...
Randolph-A, stepping out … and up … in the pre-season
October 10, 2009 by
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Is young Warrior ready for this?
… second-year rising star Anthony Randolph is weeks away from his debut as a starting power forward in the Western Conference.
On one hand, it’s quite an accomplishment for a player two years removed from high school. On the other hand...
Exhibition game results in the NBA
October 09, 2009 by
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Q1. Just how important is it that teams in the NBA perform well during their pre-season exhibition games, if they hope to eventually qualify for the playoffs?
A1. Based on the data in the chart below:
PRE-SEASON WON-LOST RECORDS
AND TOTAL WINS IN THE REGULAR SEASON
FOR PLAYOFF...
Toronto Raptors Season Preview: Game 15
October 09, 2009 by
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re: How an astute NBA observer might expect the first part of the schedule to unfold for the Raptors this year
Game 15 – vs Indiana [Tue Nov 24]
RAPTORS
ADV
MAGIC
PG
Calderon
=
PG
Ford
OG
DeRozan *
=
OG
Jones-D $
SF
Turkoglu $^
=
SF
...
Pre-season Game 2: Raptors vs 76ers
October 08, 2009 by
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Philadelphia 76ers 79 [2-0]
TORONTO RAPTORS 84 [0-2]
Game Scoreboard
What exactly do you need to know about this specific game?
… as Part II to the back-2-back affairs which these teams played Tuesday [in London ON] and Wednesday [in Toronto ON]
1. Bosh, Turkoglu and Wright...
Toronto Raptors Season Preview: Game 14
October 08, 2009 by
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re: How an astute NBA observer might expect the first part of the schedule to unfold for the Raptors this year
Game 14 – vs Orlando [Sun Nov 22]
RAPTORS
ADV
MAGIC
PG
Calderon
ß
PG
Nelson
OG
DeRozan *
à>
OG
Carter ^
SF
Turkoglu $^
...
Pre-season Game 1: Raptors vs 76ers
October 07, 2009 by
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Toronto Raptors 98
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS 107
Game Scoreboard
Game 1 of the pre-season schedule is now in the books for the Raptors and the 76ers.
Initial observations from last night:
TORONTO RAPTORS, 0-1
POS
PLAYER
MP
GOOD
BAD
Starters
PG
Calderon
16
KPM...
Toronto Raptors Season Preview: Game 13
October 07, 2009 by
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re: How an astute NBA observer might expect the first part of the schedule to unfold for the Raptors this year
Game 13 – vs Mia [Fri Nov 20]
RAPTORS
ADV
HEAT
PG
Calderon
=
PG
Chalmers
OG
DeRozan *
à>
OG
Wade
SF
Turkoglu $^
ß
SF...
YOU MAKE THE CALL: Most Raptors Fans or Charley Rosen?
October 06, 2009 by
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Well … this should be an interesting poll.
This is the Atlantic Division Preview which was published yesterday by FOXSports’ Charley Rosen … i.e. authour, analyst and former basketball coach, who has been immersed in the NBA game for approximately 40 years:
Atlantic...
YOU MAKE THE CALL: Most Raptors Fans or Charley Rosen?
October 06, 2009 by
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Well … this should be an interesting poll.
This is the Atlantic Division Preview which was published yesterday by FOXSports’ Charley Rosen … i.e. authour, analyst and former basketball coach, who has been immersed in the NBA game for approximately 40 years:
Atlantic...
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