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62.4%
raptorsrepublic.com — Raptors 101, Mavericks 129 – Box We were in a back-to-back situation and the Mavericks were playing on three days rest, but 62.4%? That’s like…a lot! Even if you consider the team still gelling and all that chemistry stuff, that’s still a very high percentage to ... (more) 62.4%
RR Ratings – Nov. 7 @ DAL
raptorsrepublic.com — Pick a caption, they all apply tonight. The Point: Calderon had his second solid game in a row, but needs to get the guys more involved. He did a great job of pushing the ball, then pulling back at the last moment until everyone else caught up. Jack needs to not shoot the ball as much, ... (more) RR Ratings – Nov. 7 @ DAL
Raptors Beat Hornets Resoundingly
raptorsrepublic.com — With their resounding 107-90 win over the Hornets last night, the Raptors showed that they are now staring to gel as team in developing the kind of chemistry to that’s expected of them to begin achieving their expectations this season. With all of the veteran players seemingly in ... (more) Raptors Beat Hornets Resoundingly
Morning Linkage – Nov 7
raptorsrepublic.com — Raptors Sting the Hornets – The Rap, Eric Smith Thumbs Up: - Andrea Bargnani had a game-high 9 rebounds (1 shy of back to back double-doubles) Thumbs Down: - Quite honestly, it’s hard to find anything wrong with this game. Yes, Chris Paul WENT OFF … but that was ... (more) Morning Linkage – Nov 7
RR Ratings – Nov 6 @ NOH
raptorsrepublic.com — Live blog tells the whole story… They started it… Bosh: 8 Took him a while to figure out that Okafor can be had for cheap. Took care of the “robot” in the third by owning him on the boards and the block. The three in the face was nice but the hustling for the ... (more) RR Ratings – Nov 6 @ NOH
Morning Linkage – Nov 6
Morning Linkage – Nov 6
raptorsrepublic.com — English named in tax probe – Toronto Sun Raptors assistant coach Alex English reportedly owes more than $127,000 US in delinquent taxes, according to public records obtained by the Detroit News. Under the headline Ex-NBA star owes giant nugget, the News reports that the IRS and ... (more) Morning Linkage – Nov 6
Running the Gauntlet
Running the Gauntlet
raptorsrepublic.com — Remember the Gauntlet from the old American Gladiators show from the ’90’s. I think there was a newer version but I’m not sure it had it. Well, if you recall, it’s like a narrow alleyway that’s populated with about half a dozen menacing, juiced-up meatheads that ... (more) Running the Gauntlet
Morning Linkage – Nov 5
Morning Linkage – Nov 5
raptorsrepublic.com — Raptors could use Oakley’s muscle – The Globe and Mail As for those talented Toronto teams he played on, which included such players as Carter, Antonio Davis and Tracy McGrady, Oakley said each of those players understood their specific roles, the reason the team was able to ... (more) Morning Linkage – Nov 5
Raptor Grind One Out Over the Pistons 110-99
Raptor Grind One Out Over the Pistons 110-99
raptorsrepublic.com — Pistons 99 Raptors 110 Boxscore With 7 of the next 8 games on the road against the West, it was mucho important the Raptors get this one against the Pistons. A Pistons team that grind-ed out a huge win the night before against the Magic. A Pistons team who was missing Richard Hamilton ... (more) Raptor Grind One Out Over the Pistons 110-99
RR Ratings – Nov 4 – vs DET
RR Ratings – Nov 4 – vs DET
raptorsrepublic.com — They started it… Bosh: 7 Kept that offense chugging along with his 20 FT attempts. Hardly a fluid or dominant performance but got his nose dirty and didn’t let his head hang when he got beat on defense. His play slowed this game down and allowed the Raps to catch their breath.  ... (more) RR Ratings – Nov 4 – vs DET
Morning Linkage – Nov 4
Morning Linkage – Nov 4
raptorsrepublic.com — Pistons-Raptors Preview – Nov. 3, 2009 – NBA – CBSSports.com "We have to learn from these games, especially being a young team," Turkoglu told the Raptors' official Web site. Though the Raptors are allowing 110.3 points per game, they're playing well ... (more) Morning Linkage – Nov 4
The Pistons are tired and shorthanded
The Pistons are tired and shorthanded
raptorsrepublic.com — The Pistons are in the same tier as the Raptors and are one of the teams that will try to make a playoff push at our expense. How do I know? Their blogger predicts 44 wins . They’re nothing like the feared teams of the mid-2000’s when Chauncey Billups, Rasheed Wallace and a ... (more) The Pistons are tired and shorthanded
Morning Linkage – Nov 3
Morning Linkage – Nov 3
raptorsrepublic.com — Magic’s Howard wreaks havoc on Raptors – National Post "This is what they do. They put shooters around Dwight Howard," Raptors coach Jay Triano said after the game. "If you take away the shooters as we tried later, then Dwight Howard goes crazy inside, or we ... (more) Morning Linkage – Nov 3
Practice talk, Bargnani and A-Dub – Podcast
Practice talk, Bargnani and A-Dub – Podcast
raptorsrepublic.com — It’s very early but anybody a bit shocked at our 28th place defensive rating? That’s points per 100 possessions allowed. The new poll begs for your opinion on whether the issue is chemistry, laziness, inability or strategy. So far I’d classify it as the inability to ... (more) Practice talk, Bargnani and A-Dub – Podcast
Morning Linkage – Nov 2
Morning Linkage – Nov 2
raptorsrepublic.com — Short-handed Orlando Magic topple Toronto Raptors – Magic ESPN TrueHoopBlog 1. JJ Redick played like a starting-caliber shooting guard. Maybe Redick just isn’t comfortable being a role player. In relief of Carter, Redick played more than anyone else in the game (44:50) and ... (more) Morning Linkage – Nov 2
It’s only pre-season…oh wait
It’s only pre-season…oh wait
raptorsrepublic.com — Soooooooooo……….where’s that defense you talked about? Magic 125, Raptors 116 Caught this one on the PVR knowing the Raptors had lost. Was expecting a total crap performance and true to rumour, they started out like they finished in Memphis – spreading the ... (more) It’s only pre-season…oh wait
Morning Linkage – Nov 1
Morning Linkage – Nov 1
raptorsrepublic.com — Awkward meeting tipped off Hedo Turkoglu he was done with Orlando Magic — OrlandoSentinel.com The way Hedo Turkoglu tells it, he knocked on the door. The Orlando Magic didn't answer. "I was knocking and knocking on the door, waiting for an answer," he said. ... (more) Morning Linkage – Nov 1
Gameday: Raptors vs Magic – Nov. 1/09
Gameday: Raptors vs Magic – Nov. 1/09
raptorsrepublic.com — Wow, Friday against the Grizz didn’t work out at all. The Raptors looked like…the Raptors. They were getting burned from the perimeter, interior defense was suspect, team rebounding was non-existent, they weren’t sharing the ball, and weren’t hitting their shots. Perfect ... (more) Gameday: Raptors vs Magic – Nov. 1/09
Morning Linkage – Oct 31
Morning Linkage – Oct 31
raptorsrepublic.com — Crunch-time mistakes cost Raps mini-streak – St. Catharines Standard The Raptors start DeRozan, but he isn't getting starter's minutes, which is both the right decision and the most appropriate course of action. For the second consecutive game, the Raptors were without ... (more) Morning Linkage – Oct 31
Old Habits Reappear
Old Habits Reappear
raptorsrepublic.com — Zach Randolph killed us. Yeah, that Zach Randolph. Raptors 107, Grizzlies 115 Had a chance to digest this loss and as terrible and ugly it was, it wasn’t against a horrible team as some might think. We should’ve won this game, no question about it, but you have to factor in ... (more) Old Habits Reappear
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