Submit a Story!

Revolt in Raptorland: Toronto Raptors Lose 15 of Last 21

 
So much for their Atlantic division banner, and the NBA coach of the year award in 2007. 2008 has been a roller coaster ride for the Toronto Raptors who after dropping back to back games this weekend versus the lottery bound Charlotte Bobcats and New Jersey Nets, fell to 38-39 and below .500 for the first time this season since early November. After a magical first full season under President and GM Bryan Colangelo, Raptor loyalists labelled 2007 the "Birth of a Dino-sty". Now with 5 games to go in 2008, Raptor fans across Canada are now calling for coach Sam Mitchells head. Frustration is growing rapidly that Mitchell even dropped a F-BOMB following his squads 99-90 defeat to the Nets in New Jersey Saturday night. While guaranteed of a playoff berth, the Raptors continue to show no signs of playing post-season basketball. Some point the finger at Mitchell responsible the dinos who struggle to defend for extended stretches, still make poor decisions with the ... (link)

Tags:

Related Content
Vin-Sanity Lives; At Least For A Night Nets Stay Alive By Topping Toronto 99-90
slamdunkcentral.com 4/6/2008 — It is highly unlikely that the New Jersey Nets will make the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs this season. They currently trail the Atlanta Hawks by four games with each team having five remaining game. To complicate matters more, the Indiana ...
Vince Carter leads Nets against former mates
nydailynews.com 4/6/2008 — Playing with a sore right ankle that may have to be surgically repaired once the season is over, Vince Carter scored 32 points to lead the Nets to a 99-90 win over the Raptors.
NBA | Frustration starting to boil over for Raps
thestar.com 4/6/2008 — RAPTORS REPORT WEDNESDAY vs. Milwaukee, 7 p.m., The Score FRIDAY vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m., Sportsnet SUNDAY at Detroit, 1 p.m., The Score NOTES • Jose Calderon is scheduled to throw out the first pitch at today's Red Sox-Blue Jays game at the Rogers ...
Damon Jones – The Dream Before The Dream
cavsnews.com 4/7/2008 — Damon Jones is the funniest, handsomest, smartest, world-class 3-point shooter never drafted. And he’ll be the first to tell you.
Tip-In, Toronto Raptors Post-Game: Deep Breathing - RaptorsHQ.com
hooplife.ca 4/7/2008 — Recap of Toronto's loss to New Jersey and some thoughts on the new-look Nets.
Carter's 32 points help Nets stay alive (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 4/6/2008
Vince Carter scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half and the New Jersey Nets beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-90 on Saturday night, snapping a four-game losing streak and keeping their faint playoff hopes alive. Despite the win, the ...
Carter Scores 32 to Lead Nets Past RaptorsNBA.com: News 4/6/2008
Vince Carter scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half and the New Jersey Nets beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-90 on Saturday night, snapping a four-game losing streak and keeping their faint playoff hopes alive.
N.B.A. Roundup: Nets End Their Losing Streak, but Playoff Window ShrinksNYT > Pro Basketball 4/6/2008
The Nets are still in playoff contention, but their margin for error became smaller after the eighth-place Atlanta Hawks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers.
NETS STILL BREATHINGNY Post: Sports 4/6/2008
With the playoffs now residing only in the realms of math, miracle and flat-out bribery for the Nets, few could fault Vince Carter if he decided to rest his aching right ankle - which might require offseason surgery - for the remaining games. But...
Nets give themselves little shotNYDailyNews.com - Basketball 4/10/2008
After losing to the Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 104-83, the Nets could finally be put out of their misery on Friday; even if they beat the Raptors in Toronto, they would be eliminated from the playoffs if the Hawks beat the Knicks at the Garden.