Game Thread: Houston Rockets 80

Dr. J. Naismith · 12-08-2007, 10:36 AM

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Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors

11-9, 4th Southwest, (Road: 6-6)

10-10, 2nd Atlantic, (Home: 6-5)

WHEN: Sun., Dec 9, 2007 at 12:30pm ET
WHERE: Air Canada Centre
TV: NBALP, CBC, CBC HD

(click on logo for team stats)

Starters

Ford, Parker, Moon, Bosh, Nesterovic

Bench

Delfino, Calderon, Baston, Humphries, Kapono, Dixon, Graham

Team Injuries/Inactive List

Bargnani, Garbajosa, Martin

(click on logo for team stats)

Starters

Alston, McGrady, Battier, Hayes, Ming

Bench

Wells, Scola, Francis, James, Head

Team Injuries/Inactive List

Landry, Mutumbo, Synder

Who's Hot

No one of the Raptors is currently HOT

TMac: 26.2 ppg in last 6 gp / Yao: 23.5 ppg in last 4 gp

Key Match-ups

Tracy McGrady vs. Anthony Parker

Yao Ming vs. Rasho Nesterovic

Fox Sports World's Head to Head Match-ups

(click either player photo to see numbers against one another)

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SF

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PF

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C

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YAHOO GAME PREVIEW

(click on image for preview *NOTE: only available on "Game Day")

Prediction

- 99

- 108

Can you say ..... 3rd consecutive BLOW OUT.

That's assuming that Bosh and Bargnani remain out.

Predict and discuss!

**Benzo** · 12-08-2007, 10:45 AM

I predict between T.J, Rafer and Mike James there is 120 fga

Dr. J. Naismith · 12-08-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzo

I predict between T.J, Rafer and Mike James there is 120 fga

Don't forget Stevie Franchise too Benzo.

Thug · 12-08-2007, 09:12 PM

Well early reports indicate that Chris Bosh will most likely play in this game, don't know how much that will help us but yeah he is playing.

Dr. J. Naismith · 12-08-2007, 11:49 PM

Thanks Thug ... I appreciate the update on Bosh. I might have to think about changing my prediction too.

Dr. J. Naismith · 12-09-2007, 10:59 AM

Yahoo preview is available for those who care.

raptor123 · 12-09-2007, 11:29 AM

Regardless who we really think the rapts should start today

it will be imperative that we start out strong.This game will be decided in the first quarter. I know its a baskeball game, a game of runs,but the rapts are in alittle tail spin and nothing but a strong start will give them a chance.Don't be surprised to see our fans get on our guys if this game gets out of hand. I just hope not . Go Rapts Go !

Krazy Ivan · 12-09-2007, 12:28 PM

Bosh is back so Raps have a chance for a win...

**'trane** · 12-09-2007, 12:33 PM

Anyone see Smitch's pre-game media scrum today? Jokes. Only one guy had questions and Sam was rippin' on 'em for not doing their jobs. That guy kills me. He just deosn't give a shit. I love it.

**'trane** · 12-09-2007, 12:54 PM

wow. great start...

Dr. J. Naismith · 12-09-2007, 01:39 PM

Ugh .... so much for Bosh's return hopefully helping this team.

What on earth is going on with our offense? No movement at all, except for those 10 minutes when Ford left and Jose came into the game.

But anyways, for the first 15 games of the season it was out interior defense which was our achilles heel, but now its out perimeter defense that's huring us the most. Come guys, pull your heads out of your arses. :mad:

Torontosaurus · 12-09-2007, 01:41 PM

I'm just waiting to see when they're gonna put Jose in again. Hopefully, it will spark the team again.

Dr. J. Naismith · 12-09-2007, 01:42 PM

Oh ... and eventhough most Raptor fans hate him, loved Humphries energy in the 1st half. The stats might not show much, but I think he was the best Raptor during the first half. Good on ya Kris.

Dr. J. Naismith · 12-09-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Torontosaurus

I'm just waiting to see when they're gonna put Jose in again. Hopefully, it will spark the team again.

I just don't get Ford. I mean, he constantly does that sprint to the sidelines and the goes baseline only to stop directly under the hoop and more times than not turns over the ball. He needs to direct ball movement from side to side instead of his bullshit of trying to cram eveything into the key. Not a wise decision either when you have one of the best interior defenders in the league in Yao standing right in your face. :mad:

raptor123 · 12-09-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. J. Naismith

Ugh .... so much for Bosh's return hopefully helping this team.

What on earth is going on with our offense? No movement at all, except for those 10 minutes when Ford left and Jose came into the game.

But anyways, for the first 15 games of the season it was out interior defense which was our achilles heel, but now its out perimeter defense that's huring us the most. Come guys, pull your heads out of your arses. :mad:

No comment on this one Doc you know how I feel about this, I am just enjoying my Sunday afternoon.....at least my Bills are winning lol

Dr. J. Naismith · 12-09-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by raptor123

No comment on this one Doc you know how I feel about this, I am just enjoying my Sunday afternoon.....at least my Bills are winning lol

Yeah, if they come out the 3rd quarter like they started the game, I too might be switching over to watch some NFL too. :mad:

raptor123 · 12-09-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. J. Naismith

I just don't get Ford. I mean, he constantly does that sprint to the sidelines and the goes baseline only to stop directly under the hoop and more times than not turns over the ball. He needs to direct ball movement from side to side instead of his bullshit of trying to cram eveything into the key. Not a wise decision either when you have one of the best interior defenders in the league in Yao standing right in your face. :mad:

Ok Doc all I can say is its not TJ's fault, coach mitch just keeps on playing him. Any other player making those mistakes would find themselves on the bench. It almost seems that the rapts are avoiding the point guard controversy and are trying to avoid pissing off TJ.

Torontosaurus · 12-09-2007, 02:15 PM

Finally they're doing better, but it was Delfino who was the catalyst. I'm not impressed at all with TJ in this game. He's too out of control.

Torontosaurus · 12-09-2007, 02:33 PM

We can take this game, we've got the momentum. When they put TJ back in, and they will, I hope he plays the team game. I'm just worried about the last 8 minutes. I still remember watching that game way back where Tracy scored 10 points in one minute to beat the spurs!

Dr. J. Naismith · 12-09-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by raptor123

Ok Doc all I can say is its not TJ's fault, coach mitch just keeps on playing him. Any other player making those mistakes would find themselves on the bench. It almost seems that the rapts are avoiding the point guard controversy and are trying to avoid pissing off TJ.

I think Sam read what you were saying 123.

But, did anyone notice T.J.'s body language 2nd half after Sam replaced him with Jose? Wow, talk about bitter, but kudos for Sam for sticking to his guns and letting Jose play it out.

Anyhow, now that was defense 2nd half. Keeping and explosive team like Houston to 35 2nd half points was awesome. Guys were always moving and a ton of help defense too. Hoping and praying that we see similiar defense Tuesday night in Atlanta. Good job guys!

Oh, welcome back Chris Bosh too. Amazing 2nd half.

12-08-2007, 10:36 AM	#1 (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:	Game Thread: Houston Rockets 80 - Toronto Raptors 93 (F) @ Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors 11-9, 4th Southwest, (Road: 6-6) 10-10, 2nd Atlantic, (Home: 6-5) WHEN: Sun., Dec 9, 2007 at 12:30pm ET WHERE: Air Canada Centre TV: NBALP, CBC, CBC HD (click on logo for team stats) Starters Ford, Parker, Moon, Bosh, Nesterovic Bench Delfino, Calderon, Baston, Humphries, Kapono, Dixon, Graham Team Injuries/Inactive List Bargnani, Garbajosa, Martin (click on logo for team stats) Starters Alston, McGrady, Battier, Hayes, Ming Bench Wells, Scola, Francis, James, Head Team Injuries/Inactive List Landry, Mutumbo, Synder Who's Hot No one of the Raptors is currently HOT TMac: 26.2 ppg in last 6 gp / Yao: 23.5 ppg in last 4 gp Key Match-ups Tracy McGrady vs. Anthony Parker Yao Ming vs. Rasho Nesterovic Fox Sports World's Head to Head Match-ups (click either player photo to see numbers against one another) PG vs. PG SG vs. SG SF vs. SF PF vs. PF C vs. C YAHOO GAME PREVIEW (click on image for preview NOTE: only available on "Game Day")* Prediction - 99 - 108 Can you say ..... 3rd consecutive BLOW OUT. That's assuming that Bosh and Bargnani remain out. Predict and discuss! Last edited by Dr. J. Naismith; 12-09-2007 at 10:58 AM.

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12-08-2007, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
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Thug is in Houstatlantavegas Presidential Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,502 Representing:	Well early reports indicate that Chris Bosh will most likely play in this game, don't know how much that will help us but yeah he is playing.

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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:	Thanks Thug ... I appreciate the update on Bosh. I might have to think about changing my prediction too.

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12-09-2007, 11:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
raptor123 is a Piston Fan ! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,258 Representing:	Regardless who we really think the rapts should start today it will be imperative that we start out strong.This game will be decided in the first quarter. I know its a baskeball game, a game of runs,but the rapts are in alittle tail spin and nothing but a strong start will give them a chance.Don't be surprised to see our fans get on our guys if this game gets out of hand. I just hope not . Go Rapts Go !

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Krazy Ivan is pounding the rock! Byte Mii, I have Wii Fit! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,967 Representing:	Bosh is back so Raps have a chance for a win...

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'trane is on a monk trip. giant steps Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15,270 Representing:	Anyone see Smitch's pre-game media scrum today? Jokes. Only one guy had questions and Sam was rippin' on 'em for not doing their jobs. That guy kills me. He just deosn't give a shit. I love it.

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'trane is on a monk trip. giant steps Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15,270 Representing:	wow. great start...

12-09-2007, 01:39 PM	#11 (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:	Ugh .... so much for Bosh's return hopefully helping this team. What on earth is going on with our offense? No movement at all, except for those 10 minutes when Ford left and Jose came into the game. But anyways, for the first 15 games of the season it was out interior defense which was our achilles heel, but now its out perimeter defense that's huring us the most. Come guys, pull your heads out of your arses. :mad:

12-09-2007, 01:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Torontosaurus is watch out your bias is showing on ihateus Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Victoria, home of the Nash-ites Posts: 3,340 Representing:	I'm just waiting to see when they're gonna put Jose in again. Hopefully, it will spark the team again.

12-09-2007, 01:42 PM	#13 (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:	Oh ... and eventhough most Raptor fans hate him, loved Humphries energy in the 1st half. The stats might not show much, but I think he was the best Raptor during the first half. Good on ya Kris.

12-09-2007, 02:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
Torontosaurus is watch out your bias is showing on ihateus Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Victoria, home of the Nash-ites Posts: 3,340 Representing:	Finally they're doing better, but it was Delfino who was the catalyst. I'm not impressed at all with TJ in this game. He's too out of control.

12-09-2007, 02:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
Torontosaurus is watch out your bias is showing on ihateus Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Victoria, home of the Nash-ites Posts: 3,340 Representing:	We can take this game, we've got the momentum. When they put TJ back in, and they will, I hope he plays the team game. I'm just worried about the last 8 minutes. I still remember watching that game way back where Tracy scored 10 points in one minute to beat the spurs!