Raps back at work against Pistons

Detroit Pistons Toronto Raptors

That was a pleasant break. I hope everyone got a chance to get away from the computer and recharge.

The Pistons are in Toronto for an afternoon match-up and they’re not a happy bunch. They’ve been struggling on the offensive end missing 3 of their key players due to injury. They may be getting some help however with the probable return of Ben Gordon. Ben is the type of player who gives the defensively-challenged Raptors fits with his ability to create shots anywhere from the floor and drive to the bucket for easy baskets. Prince and Hamilton are still out while Charlie V is questionable. The Pistons are going to have everyone back today. Uh oh.

The schedule has turned for the Raptors. After playing their first 30 games in 53 days, they’ll play the next 30 in 73 days. The extra practice time should yield results on the defensive end like we’ve seen the past few games where the opposing team has been held under 100ppg. Hopefully it’s a trend they can build on as they play teams with better records.

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Direct download links – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (thanks morci)
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Boxscore
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Happy Holidays!

I would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. A special thank you to morci for all the rapidshare links and to kevin000 for uploading the games onto usenet. And most of all, to all the seeders who’ve been doing their part and more to keep the torrents alive for others. Thank you all.


Raps face struggling Pistons

Toronto Raptors Detroit Pistons

The Raptors are in Detroit tonight for the first of a home-and-home series against the Pistons. The second game will be played on the 27th. The Pistons are having a rough time of it lately with five straight losses. They’re playing without the services of Rip Hamilton, Ben Gordon and Tayshaun Prince. Whenever a team loses players of that calibre for any extended period of time, the losing is understandable.

Hamilton and Prince didn’t play on November 4 either when the Raptors beat the Pistons. The Raps will have to guard against overconfidence if they hope to turn their season around in time. Jose Calderon will not play tonight. There isn’t a return date for him but it’ll probably be a race to see who gets back first, Jose or Reggie Evans.

Torrent link
NZB
Direct download links

Boxscore
Recap
Highlights and interviews


Dec. 22 Practice interviews

Hedo, Jack and Triano after the jump.