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Deron back with Jazz in time to face Raps

Toronto RaptorsUtah Jazz

Tonight’s game represents the 2nd of 19 back-to-back games this season. That’s alot of games to play with little time to rest. If the Raptors hope to be a good team this year, they’ll need to start winning some of these back-to-backs.

Deron Williams is expected to return to the lineup tonight in time to face the Raptors. That still leaves the Jazz without the services of CJ Miles, Korver, Harpring and Ronnie Price. No matter how short-handed the Jazz are, they are still a tough team at home and the Raps will probably need Hedo if they want to have a shot at winning.

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Retribution or rout in Denver?

Toronto RaptorsDenver Nuggets

Most of us remember last year’s drubbing in Denver because it was the final game for Sam Mitchell as the Raptors’ head coach. History is not likely to repeat itself with Triano in his first year on the job and a Raptors squad improving game by game.

The Nuggets are one of only three teams that are still undefeated at home. They’ve been winning at home by an average margin of 15ppg. The Raptors have played well since their loss to the Spurs but a lack of consistency has been a hallmark of this team for as long as I can remember. Will tonight’s game be another stepping stone on the path to respectability or a return to the drawing board?

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Defence is overrated

Toronto RaptorsPhoenix Suns

At least that’s what it’ll seem like during the game tonight. The Suns are second in league scoring at 111ppg and the Raptors are fourth scoring 108ppg. The Suns are fourth worst in points allowed at 107ppg with the Raptors right behind them at 106ppg. If the Raps can bring any sort of energy, it’s going to be a very entertaining game.

Jose Calderon is in a groove with back to back 18point games. He usually raises his game when playing against good point guards and he’ll be going against one of the best in Steve Nash tonight. They are similar players with both shooting the ball well and the ability to use the pick and roll very effectively. We’ll see if Jose can make up for the difference in experience.

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Big men set to do battle in L.A.

Toronto RaptorsLA Clippers

Bosh and Bargnani will have their hands full tonight when they face the frontline of Camby and Kaman. Maybe it’s not McHale-Parrish vs Worthy-Jabbar but it is a good test for the Raptor duo who are known more for their offensive ability at this point in the season.

It has been a roller-coaster ride for Clippers fans this year. The team started the season 0-4 before winning three straight and are going into tonight’s game on a two game losing streak. If Raptor fans have been frustrated with the team’s inconsistency, it’s nothing compared to what Clipper fans are going through.

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