Friday December 12 2008 – 10:17pm Eastern
Raptors @ Nets
Final Score:
101-79, Raptors
“Alice Fazoolis” Player of the Game:
- JAMARIO MOON
8 points
9 rebounds
5 steals
“Smith and Jones” Player of the Game:
- JASON KAPONO
16 points
5 rebounds
4/9 3PT FG
Shout-out to the Nets:
- DEVIN HARRIS
14 points
5 rebounds
5 assists
Stats that stood out:
- Raptors commit only 11 turnovers in the game (only 3 in the second half)
- Points in the Paint: Raptors 34-24 points
(*The Raptors entered the game dead-last in the NBA in Points in the Paint)
- New Jersey shoots just 31.3% from the field
- Jamario Moon sets a new career with 5 steals
- Vince Carter did not hit a shot! 0 for 13 FG. He finished with 3 points (3/4 FT), 3 assists, and 4 boards
Thumbs Up:
- The Raptors finally got a 20+ point win and were able to put their foot on the throat of an opponent … building up a 31-point lead and eventually winning by 22
Thumbs Down:
- The Raptors gave up a WHOPPING *20* offensive rebounds and were out-done on the glass, 50-37
Smith says:
- “Great defense by the Raptors tonight. Solid on-the-ball pressure … led by the D of Jamario Moon on Vince Carter. VC looked disinterested tonight.”
Jones Says:
“It was the best all-around effort for the Raptors this season. They were active defensively – contesting shots and get their offence rolling in the 2nd half.”
“V-Tech” 3-In-To-Win Give-Away:
The Raptors were 8 of 21 from 3PT range
Next game:
- Hornets @ Raptors
– Sunday December 14 – Tune in at 12:05pm for the pre-game show … and just after 12:30pm for the “Pizza Pizza” starting line ups
Missed the post-game show from NJ? You can listen to it here:
[audio:http://qml.quiettouch.com/files/radio/fan590/hotaudio/therap-es-20081213.mp3]E. Smith
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maybe Nets fans should boo Vince to get him to play/try.
- TomGfromBramptonEric,
I don’t know if it’s possible but can you post up the pics of the charter you guys travel in? Both from inside and outside.
Also it’d be great if you guys do a vlog from your hotel room. Just to show us a glimpse of what NBA lifestyle is like.
- BeburgDefense was amazing. Very impressed with Triano’s decision to put Moon/Joey on Devin Harris when VC wasn’t on
- nicoleGreat game that could have gone either way particularly considering how the Raps gave up so many rebounds in the first half. We were fortunate that the Nets couldn’t get the second/third chances to drop either.
Thank goodness the VC looked totally lost. An 0/13 looked so sweet after what he did to us last time.
Bosh and JO didn’t look overly sharp again. They’re going to have to pick it up against Chris Paul.
Hey Eric, after Sunday’s pm game against New Orleans, the next 3 against Jersey again, Dallas and Oklahoma are all on TSN2 in prime time. At least I’ll be watching. Any update on an agreement to put the games on Raptors TV or…???
- GaryGary, latest article I found regarding Rogers and TSN2. Hopefully Rogers picks it up b/4 or right after the new year.
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/552611
- Mr. TActually Gary … Mr. T … there may be reason to be optimistic … based on this column yesterday:
http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081212.ROGERS12/TPStory/Sports/columnists
I guess it depends on who you believe: the Star or the Globe?
- E. SmithBeburg
Jonesy and I do VLOGS from our hotel room all the time … and … no … sorry … I can’t take pictures on the plane. Part of it has to do with security issues, part of it has to do with that being the players’ domain … and I’m merely lucky to have a seat amongst them
Thanks for the ideas though
- E. SmithPhilly fired Cheeks .. Dileo interim coach Maybe Sam Mitchell will get a job interview with Sixers ?
- Chas Calz