Refreshing defense leads Raps over Nets, but how long will it last?

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NJ Nets 85, Toronto Raptors 113 The Raptors showed some promise tonight in blowing out the Nets to avenge the loss from last week. An element of revenge was in the air too as it officially knocked the Nets out of the playoff picture. More importantly the win combined with Indiana’s triumph over Philadelphia means the Raptors are tied for the sixth spot with the 76ers and hold the ... [link]

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Linkage - April 12
Published 4/12/2008 by sdp04 at The AltRaps Blog
... he could be the difference between a series won and a series lost. You can shut down Jason Kapono, you can double Chris Bosh, you can contain Anthony Parker but if Bargnani seriously decides to be a factor, he has the ability to have a lasting impact in a 7-game series. If he plays like the way he’s been playing for 80% of the season, we’ll struggle, but if he can play inside-out, hit the offensive glass, try to take laterally slower players off the dribble, we might have a chance. - Arsenalist Colangelo’s claiming that Andrea Bargnani is the source of interest of every trade ...

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