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LeBron will have spotlight all to himself

Cleveland Cavaliers Toronto Raptors

The Cavs are coming off a big win in Boston last night beating the Celtics by 20 points. They’re looking to continue their winning ways against a short-handed Raptors squad. Chris Bosh is out again and things could get ugly if he doesn’t return in time for a two game road trip out west after tonight. Bosh will get a chance to face LeBron again but it’ll be in Cleveland in April.

The lone bit of good news for the Raps is the status of Shaq who’s going to be out with a sprained thumb. Maybe not having to guard Shaq all night will allow Andrea to step up like he did on opening night.

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Blazers limp into Toronto

Portland Trailblazers Toronto Raptors

The Raptors are about to begin a tough seven day stretch with the game against the Portland TrailBlazers tonight. The next three games are all against teams over .500. Chris Bosh is sitting out again with his ankle injury and a return Friday against the Cavs seems unlikely. The three days of rest and practice should have the team prepared to play without Bosh. Maybe Hedo’ll be up for this game against the team he almost signed with.

Portland is also dealing with its share of injuries. Marcus Camby and Jerryd Bayless both suffered ankle injuries in the game against the Nets last night and are questionable for tonight. Brandon Roy continues to play well despite a sore hamstring that caused him to miss 15 games already. If Camby sits out, the Blazers who are already without Oden and Przybilla, will be really thin up front. Hopefully the Raptors big men will be able to take advantage of the Blazers’ misfortune.

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Raptors face new look Wizards

Washington Wizards Toronto Raptors

The Washington Wizards come into town riding a two game winning streak and full of energy after making over the team with two big trades that sent Antawn Jamison to Cleveland and Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood to Dallas. These moves have allowed the Wizards to move Andray Blatche into the starting lineup and he responded by averaging 25pts and 12rbs against Denver and Minnesota.

The Raptors will have to find a way to slow the Wizards down without Bosh in the lineup once again. Rasho Nesterovic started in place of Bosh last night but he may not be the best choice against Washington whose big men are more mobile than those of the Nets. Either way, the Raptors will have to find some energy in the second game of a back to back to defend the home court.

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Raptors back at work against Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies Toronto Raptors

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors face each other for the second and final time this season. The last time they met, Memphis brought Toronto back down to Earth after a surprising season opening victory against the Cavs. The Grizzlies have been a Cinderella story for most of the year by staying in the playoff hunt in the west after years of futility. A five game losing streak has them looking up at the playoff race but they’re not far behind. With an athletic starting five led by all-star Zach Randolph, they present a real challenge for most teams. The Raptors are hoping they can continue their strong play and take advantage of the Grizzlies who are probably tired after last night’s loss to the Suns.

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