Daily Papers - January 27, 2008

[Coolhandbud]

The Sun

Raps cooking at home

Defending their home turf, admits star player Chris Bosh, was an area of concern.

"That was a topic of discussion in the first half of the season because we weren't really taking advantage of our home court,'' he said.

"We need to do that now. We have some home games lined up for us and we have to defend our home court because we are playing pretty good on the road."

Jose making a case

If Calderon gets the all-star call, one that rests with the league's coaches, it will provide the ultimate endorsement for a player who entered the NBA three years ago and whose stock continues to soar with each game and each precise pass to an open teammate.

"It will be dream come true,'' Calderon said. "It's up to the coaches. There's unbelieveable talent in the Eastern Conference at the point guard position.

"Whatever happens, I will welcome it."

The Star

Stoudamire might be a Raptor again

The sources suggest Stoudamire is leaning toward signing a contract with the NBA-leading Celtics even though the Raptors remain in the race for his services as a backup to point guard Jose Calderon.

Calderon playing like all-star

They see 8.6 assists per game, 1.6 turnovers per game, 12.1 points per game and an increased workload as the reason he's going to get consideration from Eastern Conference coaches for a berth in next month's all-star game.

His best friend in the league sees the other ways Calderon has become such a factor in so many games.

"It's not just scoring, giving assists, he is giving to the team a lot more," said Jorge Garbajosa, Calderon's winter teammate in Toronto and his summer mate on the Spanish national team. "He's giving to the team confidence, he's giving the ball to everybody ... in the right place in the right moment.

"I think everybody feels really comfortable playing by his side."

NBA coaches are voting these days and the backups will be announced Thursday night.

The Globe

Heat end 15-game slide

Heat 98, Pacers 96

Dwyane Wade scored 35 points, Mark Blount added 10 of his 19 in the fourth quarter, and Miami snapped a 15-game skid

[MjM2xTreMe]

Thanks for the papers. Today's SS girl definitely makes up for yesterday's 'i'd-rather-fall-off-a-building-and-have-my-eyes-get-caught-on-nails" girl.

[jim todd]

many thanks for the papers.

[3inakey]

I'm not afraid to admit it, I was hesitant to open this thread because of yesterday's horrifying surprise. It's not too much to ask that a 'little' judgment be shown with the daily eye-candy, is it?

Thx again. It's really convenient that you guys can sticky your own thread now btw.

[aristippus]

I'm not afraid to admit it, I was hesitant to open this thread because of yesterday's horrifying surprise. It's not too much to ask that a 'little' judgment be shown with the daily eye-candy, is it?

Thx again. It's really convenient that you guys can sticky your own thread now btw.

+1 (Maybe, SS=SurpriseGirl)

Thanks for the papers.

[BigBob13]

First post ever...thanks for the papers as always!

[LittleOzzy]

Thanks for the papers! The Wayne Embry article was interesting.

Welcome to the board BigBob13

[bychai]

This girl looks like a 10/10 after yesterday's monstrosity. Thanx for the papes!

EDIT: Okay, that was a bit mean. Oh well.

[teamLeiweke]

First post ever...thanks for the papers as always!

I love how new posters choose an extremely SAFE first post, just to break the ice, and not have their opinion flammed by everyone if they say something people disagree with.

Looking forward to your 2nd post... just kidding.

WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!

[anon2222]

Much better SS girl today. A lot easier on the eyes!

Thanks for the papers

[Buyaka]

Thanks for the paper and eye candy.

[Mandrake]

awww man I miss Alvin Williams. The way he played should have made Vince Carter embarrassed of himself.

[Sik_Wit_It]

Calderon is very deserving if the coaches choose him. However, with Billups leading the Pistons forward, the decisions aren't as easy as you may think.

With Arenas and Ford(wanted to make it to the ASG) injured, Jose has an opportunity to make the team along with Billups.

Wednesday the Raptors are playing the Wizards minus Arenas. So if Jose has a GIANT game, he would be a shoe in for the Thursday decision.

Fans attending the game that night, should have lots of signs with Jose/Bosh 2 the ASG.

[raps4life~]

I'm not afraid to admit it, I was hesitant to open this thread because of yesterday's horrifying surprise. It's not too much to ask that a 'little' judgment be shown with the daily eye-candy, is it?

Thx again. It's really convenient that you guys can sticky your own thread now btw.

we can sticky our own topics? how?

[LittleOzzy]

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we can sticky our own topics? how?

Only Mods can sticky topics.

[3inakey]

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we can sticky our own topics? how?

Yeah, the morning paper guys are now mods.

[rise of raptors]

Calderon is very deserving if the coaches choose him. However, with Billups leading the Pistons forward, the decisions aren't as easy as you may think.

With Arenas and Ford(wanted to make it to the ASG) injured, Jose has an opportunity to make the team along with Billups.

Wednesday the Raptors are playing the Wizards minus Arenas. So if Jose has a GIANT game, he would be a shoe in for the Thursday decision.

Fans attending the game that night, should have lots of signs with Jose/Bosh 2 the ASG.

With Arenas and TJ out, there's every reason for the coaches to give Jose the nod to be a reserve along with Billups.

Thanks for the papers!