NBA stuff - talk Raptors and other teams

[TheProfessor]

I hate the Mavs... more so their owner.... I'm happy about that...

Agreed, though I didn't expect them to be out so quickly.

[SIM SIMMA]

I don't think anyone did...

[S.F.W.]

I like Mark Cuban. He's one of the most intelligent business people out their today. He also doesn't pull any punches, he says what is on his mind.
That said, I was still happy to see the mavs get knocked out. I can't stand Dirk. He has no business winning MVP, because he as a great individual player, but doesn't make his teammates better.

[cyberscorpi0]

It's DO or DIE for the RAPS to night! I don't care if Calderon plays in his 1 leg or TJ plays with an arm stinger. This is the PLAYOFFS! They should play like there's no tomorrow.

[FLIPDADY]

Anyone watching the game at a pub or something? Raptors do or die meet anyone?

[iconicrocket]

I'm up for one if it's somewhere downtown or midtown. Preferred with parking nearby.

[zedtech]

Let's Go Red! Let's Go Raptors!

Hopefully CB4 comes out playing like a man possessed.

[cyberscorpi0]

Anyone watching the game at a pub or something? Raptors do or die meet anyone?

I might be at Boston Pizza tonight (Warden/Steeles)

[FLIPDADY]

I might be at Boston Pizza tonight (Warden/Steeles)

I was thinking of going there too. Might need a reservation pare.

[FLIPDADY]

I'll be at Boston Pizza at Warden/Steeles if anyone wants to come. Got a booth reserved!

Go Raps!

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[Triplebogey]

It's DO or DIE for the RAPS to night! I don't care if Calderon plays in his 1 leg or TJ plays with an arm stinger. This is the PLAYOFFS! They should play like there's no tomorrow.

Unfortunately, there really isn't a tomorrow!

[majic]

so should i close this thread

shit was so close.. except for 3rd.. oh well..

[bb1999jan17]

raps season is over

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

what a hearbreaking loss! they could have won it!!!....anyways great effort by the raptors....looking forward nxt season.....yeah VC sucks!

[Stylus_MZ3]

wow I could not even sit down for the whole game. It sux that they lost the series but the 07-08 Raptors should be good to go for the playoffs next year. I HAVE FAITH!!! Once draft time / off-season comes around I think will make some moves in order to make us a better playoff team. Hey dont be surprised we put another division banner up in the ACC in '08......humm I can't wait till next season!!! GO RAPS GO!!

[sp3GT]

One point lost is absolutely heart breaking but the nets did win and a win is a win.
I hate VC even more after this series! THe raps will bouce back next year though, I'm sure they will.

[wingnut12]

I watched the last few minutes of the game.

It's really hard to support a team whose major accomplishment is making it to the playoffs. Call me when they figure out how to get to the second round.

[TheProfessor]

Wow, my heart is still racing. It really sucks that they lost but New Jersey played strong ball in all six games and showed their experience and composure. Raptor fans and the team have absolutely nothing to be upset about, they did a great job considering the circumstances and next year can only get better.

Now, are there are any key players who's contract is up over the summer? Anyone think Colangelo will make any significant moves?

[SIM SIMMA]

Not only do I hate VC still I'm starting to hate RJ a little more too... not because he had a good game against us, but just for some of his antics and comments.

I know that Bosh was supposed to get the ball and I know many might not agree but I would have put Ford in to finish the game... he was on tonight... I don't question Mitchell as he probably figured Calderone would be a better pass first guard.... all the what ifs now go through your head... Calderone should have shot it

Good season... disappointed but at the same time very excited for next season. If Garbo was there it would have been over haha...

[TheProfessor]

Nobody should blame Calderon for the loss.....New Jersey covered him extremely well and Bosh and company had a ton of opportunities earlier on to seal the game. It was definately a year of learning.

wingnut, it IS a big deal that they made the playoffs considering they started the season with nine new players and in the first ten games went 2-8. Nobody expected such great success from them this year so any post season game is just gravy.

[rsquared]

I watched the last few minutes of the game.

It's really hard to support a team whose major accomplishment is making it to the playoffs. Call me when they figure out how to get to the second round.

Did you even follow them during the season or over the past several years? There was a lot accomplished this year and a lot to be happy about.

Wow, what a game. Back and forth back and forth, and the better team won. Props to NJ, especially Kidd who is the MVP of the Nets and Jefferson, who was the other reason they won. If the Nets would have lost, I would have put a lot of blame on VC. He was like two different players, the "agressive take it to the hole and get to the line" VC and the "I think I'll just shoot a long jumpshot" VC. He showed how easy he could get to the line, yet he jacked shots from so far, and soo many bad turnovers. RJ was really aggresive and took it to the hole everytime.

Anyway, I was so happy with the Raps effort tonight on both ends of the floor. I think they finally realized what level they had to play at to be competitive in the playoffs, it's just too bad it happened so late. Caledron and Ford were deadly, Il Mago was on fire (and should of gotten more touches), Mo stepped up, and Bosh, although late, stepped up big time in the 4th quarter. I keep seeing the replay of our last play at the end, if only Jose tossed it a little higher, CB4 was wide open. That was a great play drawn up by Sam, but also props to RJ for picking it off.

It's good to be a Raptors fan, makes going through the tough times (T-Mac leaving, VC traded, Lenny Wilkens, Kevin O'Neil, Rob Babcock) worth it. Let's Go Raptors! 2008 here we come.

[SIM SIMMA]

Obviously wingnut is a bandwagon fan... which is fine. IF you followed the Raps from the time they entered the league you would have seen the ups and downs... we're going on an up trend now.

A winner is being built and it is very promising. The fact that they made the playoffs and win the Atlantic IS a big deal because they show other teams that Toronto means business and is a team people would want to play for. That helps when looking for free agents etc.

no point in trying to convince you... there are many "fans" in Toronto like yourself.

[chinsterr]

I watched the last few minutes of the game.

It's really hard to support a team whose major accomplishment is making it to the playoffs. Call me when they figure out how to get to the second round.

ummm ... where have you been the past two years ? I bet those were the only two minutes of the raps you have ever seen.



I thought the raptors played well. It was a toss up at the end. There is really no one to blame for the loss. Calderon turned the ball over on the last play .... but Bosh missed a 12ft'er right before ... and before that Parker forced a tough shot and came up short ... and prior to Parker missed 2/3 free throws.. Its easy to point the finger when a team loses.

So , d'you think they are going to keep Mitchell ? Mo Pete ?

[FLIPDADY]

Tough to lose by 1 point but hey they didn't go down without a fight. I hope LeBron and company hand it to the Nets.

Next year I'll be grabbing some season tix. Anybody want to split it with me?

[Stylus_MZ3]

ummm ... where have you been the past two years ? I bet those were the only two minutes of the raps you have ever seen.

+1 bro lol