Game Thread: Seattle Supersonics @ Toronto Raptors

[Det the Threat]

After winning their first game of this seven game road trip in Minnesota, the Sonics have dropped their next three and are now trying to stop that losing streak when they cross the border to play Jose Calderon and his Toronto Raptors, who'll have to play without All-Star Chris Bosh.

When and Where?

Sunday, March 9th, 10:00 a.m. PT, Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario(Canada)

This game will be broadcasted by FSN NW





Starting Lineups:

Seattle Supersonics


Toronto Raptors


Important Role Players

Seattle Supersonics


Toronto Raptors




Team Leaders

Kevin Durant 19.4 PPG & 1.00 BPG & 1.02 SPG
Nick Collison 8.7 RPG
Earl Watson 6.7 APG


Chris Bosh 22.6 PPG & 8.9 RPG
Jamario Moon 1.07 SPG & 1.40 BPG
Jose Calderon 8.7 APG


Key Matchup


Chris Wilcox

vs.


Andrea Bargnani

Just for the looks




Questions:
Will Earl be able to play well against Calderon?
Can Wilcox pound them inside, with Bosh being out?
Does Durant posterize Rasho again?
What will Green, Wilkins and Gelabale be able to give us?



Discuss and Go Supes Go!

[wiff]

Tip off is a little over two hours away. Don't forget your clocks people.

Toronto is one of the few decent teams the Sonics beat this year. So I have a feeling a little payback is coming.

Plus it's a morning game out East, guy will come out still a sleep.

Does not look good for the Sonics today.

[UNC Tar Heel Fan]

Nice dunk by Wilcox. Watson looking good so far.

[wiff]

I forgot CB4 is hurt, Sonics have a chance in this one.

[UNC Tar Heel Fan]

Is Watson in a contract year? I really can't understand why he's doing so good this year compared to others.

[D5150]

no, he is signed for a couple more years. he has been healthy and he has worked hard. he has always been tough, but he has a bit of a swagger this year. he has also found his shot. ridnour has been hurt and he is a wuss. so, not a lot of competition at the point guard spot, watson has gotten the chance to start pretty much all year.

[leandrinho starbosa]

did watson got hurt in the final seconds of the second quarter?

[Troy McClure]

Turn overs.

[D5150]

^^^^^^^^^^

yep. you turn it over 21 times on the road to a good team you are going to loose more often then not. durant, watson, and wilcox where the big offenders. but other than that, all three had very solid games. wheezy has put together a nice string of games lately. lets see if he can keep it up.

[Relientk101]

geeze. we cant beat the Raptors without CB4??
what a joke..

[D5150]

that is a pretty good team, even without bosh. again, the turnovers killed the supes today.

[chad42]

I only saw the 1st quarter but Durant is looking better every game