bleacherreport.com - 9/1/2008
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The NBA's sole Canadian team is facing a big challenge this season: advance through the NBA Playoffs. The Raptors has shown huge improvement over the previous two seasons, but they have struggled in the postseason. In the 2006-07 postseason, after clinching the Atlantic division title and getting the home court advantage for the first round, the Nets held them off in six games.
Last year, Orlando Magic defeated them in the ...
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... healthy, he will be a difference maker, and this tandem will be the best in the Eastern Conference. We shouldn’t expect a tremendous season from O’Neal. He won’t be the same as his early years in the League; nevertheless, he will be a key part of this team success. His presence will take pressure off Bosh’s shoulders. He will have more freedom, and he could focus on his offensive talents. O’Neal will grab many rebounds, be a defensive power and put about fourteen points on the board. - Bleacher Report
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