thestar.com - 2/11/2008
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Dave Feschuk sports columnist MINNEAPOLIS–They played defence intermittently. They rebounded when it suited them. They drove to the basket occasionally. But if there was one thing the Raptors were relentless about in last night's win over the woeful Timberwolves – and really, there was only one thing – it was passing the ball. Tic-tac-toe. The Spalding moved creatively. Open shots were ...
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Dime Magazine —
... , writes Buck Harvey. “But as Gregg Popovich won while Boston fans chanted “Fire Doc” last season, these men who once lived near each other in San Antonio moved in different directions. One became a Hall of Fame lock and the other a fool, when they are actually similar.” * T.J. Ford and Jose Calderon combined to dish out 23 assists last night, while committing only three total turnovers . “You can’t get much better out of your point guards,” said Sam Mitchell . “We’ve just got to continue to do that. You can never pass enough. … We’ve got guys who can make shots if we move ...
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Cuzoogle —
... “And so despite some early nonchalance – and a 12-point first-half lead that was whittled to a four-point advantage at intermission – the Raptors, coming off a home loss to an L.A. Clippers squad they probably should have defeated, turned what should have been a blowout into a certifiable walkover, 105-82.” (Toronto Star) ...
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NYT > Pro Basketball 2/11/2008
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Andrea Bargnani scored 16 points and Jose Calderon had 15 points and 10 assists for his second consecutive double-double to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-82 on Sunday night.
