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Back to the Future: Raptors Week that Was and Week Ahead: Week One
With a new season comes new ideas, and this is one of them. At the beginning of every week, I’ll be breaking down the week that was for the Toronto Raptors, looking at players who stepped up and players that need to step up, as well as looking ahead to the new week. Let’s get ...
Jameer Nelson of Old Shows Up Against the Toronto Raptors
Jameer Nelson of Old Shows Up Against the Toronto Raptors
thirdquartercollapse.com — More photos » by Ron Turenne - NBAE/Getty Images Browse more photos » For Orlando Magic fans,... there were questions before the pre-season finished and the regular season started whether or not Jameer ... (more) Jameer Nelson of Old Shows Up Against the Toronto Raptors
Jumping to Conclusions: Early Storylines by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Taking a look at some of the most interesting developments over the season`s first week, including Orlando`s... impressive depth. (more) Jumping to Conclusions: Early Storylines by Kevin Pelton
Hip Hoop Junkies talks ball with Raptors radio analyst, Eric Smith
Hip Hoop Junkies talks ball with Raptors radio analyst, Eric Smith
hiphoopjunkies.com — Screw Vince Carter.   They should honour Eric Smith at the ACC this season.  All kidding aside,... Eric Smith may be one of the hardest working media members for the Toronto Raptors.  You can find his blog at Raptors.com , he has another blog 'The Rap'  at the FAN ... (more) Hip Hoop Junkies talks ball with Raptors radio analyst, ...
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Morning Linkage – Nov 3
Raptors Republic - ESPN TrueHoop's Raptors Blog — ... "They had 16 (threes) opening night, too," he said. "This is what they do. They put shooters around Dwight Howard. If you take away the shooters as we tried later, then Dwight Howard goes crazy inside or we foul him like we did and play the odds. He is a 50% free-throw shooter and he had a great night going 14-for-16 (from the line)." Chris Bosh, with 72 points in back-to-back losses, wasn't as willing to give his club a pass. Court Surfing – The Score There is no such thing as a ...

Morning Linkage – Nov 4
Raptors Republic - ESPN TrueHoop's Raptors Blog — ... at past history. Jay Triano’s Plan for the Toronto Raptors: Almost Good Enough « Brothersteve’s Green & Red Raptor Blog For those who have watched Raptors’ head coach Jay Triano in the recent Raptors TV programming and in post game interviews it should have become clear that the team’s defensive game plan is to protect the paint first. And for the most part, the Raptors are doing that. Court Surfing – The Score There is no such thing as a ...

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