raptortalk.com - 4/17/2008
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By Walter Dubowec Just as I predicted, the Raptors closed out their season on an expected 3-2 run to finish at a disappointing 41-41. The good news is they have the 17th pick in the upcoming 2008 NBA Draft. Now they must head down to Disneyworld in Orlando to face the 50-32 Magic led by Superman Dwight Howard and the likely winner of the Most Improved Player award - Hedo Turkuglo. ...
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... My primary concern lies in the strength of Orlando’s big three of Howard (20.9 ppg), Turkuglo (19.6 ppg) and Lewis (18.3 ppg). I’m not sure the Raptors can control them consistently throughout the series. Also, Stan Van Gundy provides the Magic with a coaching advantage over Sam Mitchell. - RaptorTalk we can’t beat Orlando with the lineup we’ve been throwing out there. The problem is not Howard since he will get his double-double regardless of what we throw at him. The issue will be matching up with his supporting cast: Hedo Turk, and the Vernon Wells of the NBA, Rashard ...
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