RAPTORS @ MAGIC Nov. 18th 7 p.m.

[AdamTheGreek]

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WHEN:
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2008 @ 7 P.M.

TV:
SUNSPORTS
RADIO:
AM 580 WDBO

Last Meeting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3461uNxolU
April 28, 2008

7-3, 1st in the Southeast
Magic's Probable Starters

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5-4, 3rd in the Atlantic
Raptors' Probable Starters

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[AdamTheGreek]

Calderon is still questionable for the game last I checked, so for now I'll leave Jose in the lineup.
Bargnani may keep Moon on the bench for a 2nd straight game.

[Forest]

I expect a huge game from Dwight because its the Raptors and secondly he just game off a horrible game. Also I believe they will be under the false impression that Jermaine O'neal can guard Howard one on one.

[ProT]

Things have changed a little bit since the last time these two teams mate in the playoffs. The major change being JO will be manning the paint and matched up against D12. Expect a front court of Bargnani/Bosh/JO since Moon just got demoted from the starting lineup.

[eyriq]

Lets hope Bargs is indeed playing the 3. Good times.

Toronto is playing average offense and defense right now. Is this their team as we'll know them this year? I'd like to think not, as I still think the Magic have not completely shown their true colors yet either. That being said, I think the Magic are clearly the superior team and should win this game.

[mhectorgato]

What are the Vegas odds on the game thread being locked?

[SOUL]

Guard Kapono.

I hope Calderon plays, just so Raptors fans dont have an excuse when we smash them.. or more ammo if they somehow won!

[Last Guardian]

Tough game. To be frank, I don't trust the Magic offense. If nothing is going, just jack up a 3. Raps are itching to bash us into the ground after the playoffs, so we have to be crisp offensively.

And don't friggin ignore Lewis. If any of Moon, Parker or Kapono is guarding him, give him the ball in the post immediately. Look for the mismatch, and don't jack up 3's, and this will be an easy win.

[AdamTheGreek]

Well, we're the main reason why the Raptors went after Jermaine.
So if he miserably fails in his assignment of Dwight, expect Raptor nation to be very worried once more come playoff time.

[CPBalla2003 n da 863]

Lewis is going to be guarded by Bosh, i think Bosh will have a big game becuase the prescene of Jermaine O'Neal, but Howard is due for a big game, and always fill up that stat sheet against them, should be a good one, we will be those Craptors, lol 96-90

[eyriq]

Tough game. To be frank, I don't trust the Magic offense. If nothing is going, just jack up a 3. Raps are itching to bash us into the ground after the playoffs, so we have to be crisp offensively.

And don't friggin ignore Lewis. If any of Moon, Parker or Kapono is guarding him, give him the ball in the post immediately. Look for the mismatch, and don't jack up 3's, and this will be an easy win.

The offense is becoming worrisome is it not? We are delivering on the defensive end, but coming up short offensively; ORtg=106.4 compared to last years ORtg=111.3. Dwight, Peaches, and yes, Bogans, seem to be doing more than their fair share, but Nelson, Turk and Lewis have really underperformed over these first 10 games. I'm not so concerned about any of those three, and I think that all six guys have the makings of an elite offensive rotation. My main concern is AJ and his individual ORtg=82. That is horrendous and embarrassing.

So here's hoping that ALL our guys have break out offensive games and we bury these pesky Raptors.

[C_Money]

I expect the Raptors to be pissed off about the no show in the playoffs last year. Chris Bosh is good for 27 points and JO should be able to stop Dwight. The game will come down to who has the better wing players and its not gonna be a blowout like you guys think.


Disney Land > Disney World.

[SOUL]

Disney Land isn't in Toronto.

Therefore, OWNED

[Cigamodnalro]

I expect the Raptors to be pissed off about the no show in the playoffs last year. Chris Bosh is good for 27 points and JO should be able to stop Dwight. The game will come down to who has the better wing players and its not gonna be a blowout like you guys think.


Disney Land > Disney World.

Let's be real, because it's 2008 and we're all pragmatists now. Dubailand > Disney World and Disney Land, and it isn't even close

http://dubaiworld.wordpress.com/2007/06 ... n-florida/

[AgEnT50]

Ill be at the game tomorrow so we better win this. . .

We just need to close out on their shooters, don't commit stupid fouls, and be consistent on the offensive end!


We'll be 8 & 3 after tomorrow. . .send those Dino's to MIA with an " L "

[FFBlitzace]

What are the Vegas odds on the game thread being locked?

If the thread survives until tip off I think we can call it a small victory.

[drsd]

This game needs to be fought at the perimeter and the wing. These are Toronto's weeknesses for this game. Thus, for Orlando to win, Nelson, Pietrus, and Turkoglu all need HUGE games. As do Johnson and Bogans. That is doable. But tough.

[j-ragg]

I expect the Raptors to be pissed off about the no show in the playoffs last year. Chris Bosh is good for 27 points and JO should be able to stop Dwight. The game will come down to who has the better wing players and its not gonna be a blowout like you guys think.


Disney Land > Disney World.

[doraem0n]

I have already sensed a nice win with my bless to the thread.