Season Preview: Toronto Raptors
The long-suffering Raptors traded for Rudy Gay to add some firepower to the offense in January. Gay brings scoring ability, but it’s often inefficient and coupled with mediocre defense. At $18 million...
View ArticleBeware the Mask
On Monday Patrick Patterson took the court for the Raptors with one minute to go in the 1st quarter wearing a protective mask. This was the first game in which Patterson donned the mask, which was...
View Article3 Observations About Playoff Teams
Devin Harris’s On-Off Numbers Are Ridiculous Since he came back from injury Harris has played fairly well for the Mavericks, posting decent numbers on okay shooting in limited minutes. At a glance he...
View ArticleBrooklyn/Toronto Series Preview
The first series to kick off this postseason will also be one of the least-anticipated. The 3-6 matchup of the Raptors and Nets features two teams that really turned it on after the loss of supposedly...
View ArticleVince Carter – Just a Man
Vince Carter may be the last star from the early 2000s that anyone expected to still be playing. His first few years in the league coincided with the end of Michael Jordan’s career, and the new...
View ArticleDefining Success: Toronto Raptors
Each team enters the season with varying expectations based on the talent on their roster, where they are in their team building cycle, and the delusions of management and fans. Prior to the start of...
View ArticleTop of the East Has Teeth
The Western Conference grabs all of the headlines, and rightfully so, thanks to the number of teams competing for a playoff spot. Last season Phoenix failed to land a place in the top 8 despite a 48-34...
View ArticleRound 1 Neutral Viewer Enjoyment Series Rankings
Not all playoff series are created equally, especially in the first round. With that in mind, here’s a ranking of how much fun each series will be to watch for the unbiased observer. 8. (8) Brooklyn...
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