GAME DAY: Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors Final: 100 -93

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Detroit Pistons @ Toronto Raptors

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2-0, 1st Central (Road: 0-0)

3-0, 1st Atlantic, (Home: 1-0)

WHEN: Wed., Nov 5, 2008 at 7:00pm ET
WHERE: Air Canada Centre
TV: NBALP, SCORE, SCORE HD

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Starters

Calderon, Parker, Moon, Bosh, O'Neal

Bench

Adams, Bargnani, Graham, Humphries, Kapono, Ukic

Team Injuries/Inactive List

Jawai, Solomon

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Starters

Iverson, Hamilton, Prince, Johnson, Wallace

Bench

Maxiell, Brown, Stuckey, Herrmann, Afflalo

Team Injuries/Inactive List

Bynum, Acker

Who's Hot

Jose: 18 PPG IN LAST 3 GP / Bosh: 26 PPG IN LAST 3 GP

Rip: 19.5 PPG IN LAST 2 GP / Rasheed: 13 PPG IN LAST 2 GP

Key Match-ups

Rasheed Wallace vs. Chris Bosh

Richard Hamilton vs. Anthony Parker

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Prediction

- 90

- 93

Call it a hunch, but I got a feeling this will be our first loss of the season. I hope I'm wrong though, but this will be our first true test of the season.

Predict and discuss guys.

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Mine is Raptors win score is Raptors 89 Pistons 85

11-02-2008, 02:29 PM

we losee
but with a solid effort

t-bag · 11-02-2008, 02:35 PM

We still haven't played a good game yet... its about time so I'm thinking win.

Gurk · 11-02-2008, 02:36 PM

I think the Raptors lose in a close game. And it's gonna be low scoring

Ugo Ferst · 11-02-2008, 02:46 PM

Raptors win, actually garnering some attention from American media outlets, yes, we are for real!

MikeToronto · 11-02-2008, 02:55 PM

Raptors will be well-rested, for a change, and while Pistons will have had a day to rest between Monday and Wednesday games, Raps have enough time to prepare well for the home game.

The key matchup is going to be Billups on Jose, especially when Detroit attacks. They may choose to try and post up Jose at every opportunity, something like what Nelson was doing with bigger guards. If Raps find a way to cope with that, they should win the game.

Kirby · 11-02-2008, 03:02 PM

Home game right? Raps win by a small margin.

CB4 · 11-02-2008, 03:49 PM

I say that we play well and win. The Raptors will finally be well rested and I think we can come out on top.

**Ball Don't Lie** · 11-02-2008, 03:53 PM

The key is the benches. Detroit is starting Amir Johnson allowing them to bring Maxiell and Mcdyess(the best bench bigman duo in the league) off the bench as well as Stuckey and their newfound weapon Hermann who they finally realized can play and play well. Humphries is going to have to play and play well, and one of Kapono or Graham is going to have to have a solid impact as well. I'm counting on Andrea to score 15 or so because its a 2nd game heh. Jose should play a lot as Roko will probably play worse vs one of the better trapping and fullcourt teams in the league. The stretch from the early 2nd qtr and the late 3rd to early 4th will win or lose the game for us IMO. Sams gonna have to really mix and match to win this one.

jeffb · 11-02-2008, 04:00 PM

Raptors 92
Pistons 87

Bargnani will have another good night at home 16pts/6reb
Calderon will have another double double 14pts/10ast
Bosh/Jo 40pts/18reb/4blk
Kapono 14pts

The MVP of West Hollywood · 11-02-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thriller92

The key is the benches. Detroit is starting Amir Johnson allowing them to bring Maxiell and Mcdyess(the best bench bigman duo in the league) off the bench as well as Stuckey and their newfound weapon Hermann who they finally realized can play and play well.

Damn... the Pistons' bench is insane. Definitely one of those "our bench can beat the Thunder and Kings lolz!" teams.

Kirby · 11-02-2008, 04:40 PM

Hump will stuff Maxiell-not likely because Maxiell eats babies, Bargs can do well against McDyess' old legs.
Roko will destroy Stuckey-Have faith.
Kapono/Graham and Hermann..Can we have Solomon for that game?

Snooch · 11-02-2008, 04:48 PM

Raps big.

Statement game and the rest/practice time will be huge.

Bash with over 30
Bargs and JO each over 20
Jose 15 and 15.

Colony · 11-02-2008, 05:39 PM

I don't think the Raps have hit their stride yet. Piston's will probably win, but it will be close, say 83-79.

dfunkie1 · 11-02-2008, 05:55 PM

wallace always has his way with bosh.

billups will kill Calderon with his size and strength on both sides of the floor

rip is going to tire out parker

if moon steps up, him and tayshaun should be a good match-up since prince isn't overly involved in the offense

don't know how'll they play jermaine, but i wouldn't be surprised if we saw dice in early

i think we're screwed. if we can show-up against the pistons, i'll be more than happy. i still think of them as the best in the east.

Kirby · 11-02-2008, 06:04 PM

I have confidence. Home team has the advantage always and I think we can match up. AP can do what Rip does, Chauncy may eat Calderon but our frontcourt will be better. They can just switch Sheed on O'neal.

Gurk · 11-02-2008, 06:16 PM

I agree with jackson. The Raps will lose because of those reasons. Not that I want them too...

dfunkie1 · 11-02-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FlashDWade3

They can just switch Sheed on O'neal.

while they're at it, do you think they'd be cool enough to give us a ten point lead?

Dr. J. Naismith · 11-02-2008, 06:40 PM

I guess this is now the new style of the game threads from here on out.

t-bag · 11-02-2008, 07:11 PM

I think the way that the calls go in this game is going to be important. As Jackson pointed out Billups and Hamilton are going to be a problem. Raps are going to need JO to keep those two outside without taking too many fouls. He's going to have to draw charges without taking defensive fouls himself. If JO can make people afraid to go inside without getting 6 fouls in 30 minutes it is going to be huge.

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11-02-2008, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kuzzy is pounding the rock! (Edit) Guest Posts: n/a Representing:	we losee but with a solid effort

11-02-2008, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
t-bag is Scrub City Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 744 Representing:	We still haven't played a good game yet... its about time so I'm thinking win.

11-02-2008, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gurk is one sexy motherfucker you ain't bout that life Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,677 Representing:	I think the Raptors lose in a close game. And it's gonna be low scoring

11-02-2008, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ugo Ferst is pounding the rock! Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,312 Representing:	Raptors win, actually garnering some attention from American media outlets, yes, we are for real!

11-02-2008, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
MikeToronto is Gam zeh ya'avor The Gatekeeper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,504 Representing:	Raptors will be well-rested, for a change, and while Pistons will have had a day to rest between Monday and Wednesday games, Raps have enough time to prepare well for the home game. The key matchup is going to be Billups on Jose, especially when Detroit attacks. They may choose to try and post up Jose at every opportunity, something like what Nelson was doing with bigger guards. If Raps find a way to cope with that, they should win the game.

11-02-2008, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
CB4 is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 493 Representing:	I say that we play well and win. The Raptors will finally be well rested and I think we can come out on top.

11-02-2008, 03:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ball Don't Lie is praying Drummond doesnt haunt us forever. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,857 Representing:	The key is the benches. Detroit is starting Amir Johnson allowing them to bring Maxiell and Mcdyess(the best bench bigman duo in the league) off the bench as well as Stuckey and their newfound weapon Hermann who they finally realized can play and play well. Humphries is going to have to play and play well, and one of Kapono or Graham is going to have to have a solid impact as well. I'm counting on Andrea to score 15 or so because its a 2nd game heh. Jose should play a lot as Roko will probably play worse vs one of the better trapping and fullcourt teams in the league. The stretch from the early 2nd qtr and the late 3rd to early 4th will win or lose the game for us IMO. Sams gonna have to really mix and match to win this one.

11-02-2008, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
jeffb is EL PRESIDENTE Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: YO MAMMA Posts: 57,296 Representing:	Raptors 92 Pistons 87 Bargnani will have another good night at home 16pts/6reb Calderon will have another double double 14pts/10ast Bosh/Jo 40pts/18reb/4blk Kapono 14pts

11-02-2008, 04:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kirby is don't lurk me bro. Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,404 Representing:	Hump will stuff Maxiell-not likely because Maxiell eats babies, Bargs can do well against McDyess' old legs. Roko will destroy Stuckey-Have faith. Kapono/Graham and Hermann..Can we have Solomon for that game?

11-02-2008, 04:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Snooch is Kobe i's the b'y Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: In the Paint Posts: 7,813 Representing:	Raps big. Statement game and the rest/practice time will be huge. Bash with over 30 Bargs and JO each over 20 Jose 15 and 15.

11-02-2008, 05:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Colony is pounding the rock! Back on the Bargswagon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 113 Representing:	I don't think the Raps have hit their stride yet. Piston's will probably win, but it will be close, say 83-79.

11-02-2008, 05:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
dfunkie1 is pounding ur mom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,465 Representing:	wallace always has his way with bosh. billups will kill Calderon with his size and strength on both sides of the floor rip is going to tire out parker if moon steps up, him and tayshaun should be a good match-up since prince isn't overly involved in the offense don't know how'll they play jermaine, but i wouldn't be surprised if we saw dice in early i think we're screwed. if we can show-up against the pistons, i'll be more than happy. i still think of them as the best in the east.

11-02-2008, 06:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
Kirby is don't lurk me bro. Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,404 Representing:	I have confidence. Home team has the advantage always and I think we can match up. AP can do what Rip does, Chauncy may eat Calderon but our frontcourt will be better. They can just switch Sheed on O'neal.

11-02-2008, 06:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
Gurk is one sexy motherfucker you ain't bout that life Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,677 Representing:	I agree with jackson. The Raps will lose because of those reasons. Not that I want them too...

11-02-2008, 06:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
Dr. J. Naismith is convinced that Raptors fans are only happy when they're unhappy. Retired Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte Posts: 10,251 Representing:	I guess this is now the new style of the game threads from here on out.

11-02-2008, 07:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
t-bag is Scrub City Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 744 Representing:	I think the way that the calls go in this game is going to be important. As Jackson pointed out Billups and Hamilton are going to be a problem. Raps are going to need JO to keep those two outside without taking too many fouls. He's going to have to draw charges without taking defensive fouls himself. If JO can make people afraid to go inside without getting 6 fouls in 30 minutes it is going to be huge.