Raptors notebook: Write the obvious story, Ford says

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Maybe T.J. Ford and the hyper-analysis that comes along with the NBA playoffs just do not mesh. When the Raptors lost Game 1 to the Magic, they fell behind 20 points in the first quarter. The Raptors gave up nine three-pointers in the process. Ford does not think anything else — not the surprise start for Andrea Bargnani in place of Jamario Moon , not poor possessions after the first 12 ... [link]

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Published 4/22/2008 by Scott at The AltRaps Blog
... of the game, although questions about a poor possession to end the second quarter seemed to irritate Ford. With the Raptors trailing by 13 points at the end of the quarter, the team had a chance to get two possessions in the final 45 seconds. Instead, the Raptors, with Ford dribbling most of the time, opted for a long jumper with just a fraction more than 24 seconds remaining. Toronto did not get a second opportunity to score in the half. "Hell yeah, that’s irrelevant," Ford said. - National Post Orlando sometimes comes out overconfident and not as energetic after wins, so the ...

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