Raptors put Moon back in starting lineup for Game 3

Raps vs. Magic - Game 3 Preview

RaptorsForum posted 4/24/2008 from ballhype.com

All things considered, the Raptors really haven’t played that bad basketball over their first two playoff games this year. They have had two absolutely terrible quarters, which happen to be the first quarters of both games, but outside of those first two quarters, they have outscored the Magic 162-140. Until Hedo hit his miracle shot to put the Magic up in Game 2, he hadn’t done ...

Biggest game of the year

The AltRaps Blog found this 4/24/2008 on thestar.blogs.com

It’s sorta funny. I read the comments and go through the mail and the over-riding feeling is that the series is over. Maybe it will be; heck, maybe it is, but they do have to actually play more games. Action: So, who starts? Reaction: Gotta be ...

PG Play Carries Raptors to Game 3 Victory

TheClaw posted 4/25/2008 from mvn.com

Game 3 Recap

Raptors Back In Series With Big Win Against Orlando

RaptorsForum posted 4/25/2008 from ballhype.com

Well, it wasn’t rocket science. The key for the Raptors in Game 3 was to come out and compete right from the opening tip. They couldn’t afford to come out flat and while they did seem a little slow at the start, they turned on the jets and never looked back. The Raptors were able to use their speed to create open looks, which allowed them to go away from Bosh a bit more. Bosh ...

Coach's decisions work out, for whatever reason

The Globe and Mail - From Deep found this 4/25/2008 on www.globesports.com

TORONTO — If there isn't a home where crazy old basketball coaches can gather in their dotage and compare notes on just how ridiculous their chosen path was, there should be. Consider this sequence from the critical first quarter of the Toronto ...