Game Thread: Toronto Raptors 114 - Boston Celtics 112 (F)

Dr. J. Naismith · 01-23-2008, 10:00 PM

Holy shit ... what an ending. We played an amazing 2nd half, but we gave the Celts too many second chances. Get and damn rebounder BC.

Anyhow, enough criticism ..... Jose is the man. 'Nuff said .... he took Rondo to school at the end of the game. :2gunsfiring:

**Belsius** · 01-23-2008, 10:02 PM

so nooow we know what it takes to beat the cest, its eaaaasy, lets see.....

58% from the field
75% from the 3, 15 for 21.
100% freethrows 19 for 19.
for players over 20 points
32 assist.

HA, easy as Cake

**lang** · 01-23-2008, 10:03 PM

Great win.

But really, we won because of two anomalies. One, Andrea Bargnani had an outstanding game. Two, we flooded the rim from 3 point range. However, in games like this against the best team in the league, you have to pull out everything you got and the Raptors did just that. Fantastic effort by everyone.

**Acie** · 01-23-2008, 10:06 PM

I can't believe we turned the ball over so much and so carelessly and still won. I mean Parker on the steal and then loses the ball out of bounds without a Celts player within ten feet. WTF?

Not to mention everyone trying to throw those insane passes into traffic.

**Ball Don't Lie** · 01-23-2008, 10:09 PM

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Alright, keep me updated tonight fellas because I won't be available to watch the game.

GOOOO RAPTORS!!!

POOR DOC.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

BballWatcher · 01-23-2008, 10:21 PM

The 3 point percentage was very fluky. With that said, Bosh played great, but more importantly Calderon and Bargnani stepped it up big time.

Calderon won us the game with his clutch play, and you can't argue with 8-10 from the field, 24 points, 13 dimes, 3 steals. Remember that steal/clear path foul on Calderon? It got us 4 points.

Most impressive was Bargnani; he got a 20/7/7 (career high in assists) and didn't even look like he was really trying. His assists were beautiful; he plays so well with Calderon out there because Jose keeps the ball moving and so does Andrea. And he finally knocked down some shots.

Bargnani shot 50%. He's only done that twice this month other than this game and one of them was 2-2... Good sign.

**Belsius** · 01-23-2008, 10:32 PM

Yeah and is good to know that we won against a boston team that played really well ex ept for his defense on the 3s.

**Jay** · 01-23-2008, 10:41 PM

Okay, I called Baryogi with 15 points and the Raps by 3, not too shabby...I'm in the doghouse at home...CAN I GET SOME LOVE SOMEWHERE? GIMME SOME LOVIN'!!! Lol...yes, I do kill myself. I also do other things to myself, but let's stick with celebrating a win.

MikeToronto · 01-23-2008, 10:57 PM

The Raps shot the ball 69 times to the Celts' 89!

Great win, though.

**Belsius** · 01-23-2008, 11:00 PM

Next milwakee, two against washington. if we win these 3, we will start looking like a serious team. We really need to KILL milwakee.

Torontosaurus · 01-23-2008, 11:17 PM

Whoo-hoo!! Whatta game!

You gotta love it.

Love the new smilies too

The game was exciting to watch. I was really impressed by Bargnani today, can't remember the last time that happend. Jose played smart, right to the end.

Its frustrating to give Boston all the extra shots - we need help on those boards. But overall, it was an excellent team effort.

**Acie** · 01-23-2008, 11:27 PM

Did anyone see Mitchell after the game? It was something like this.

Reporter - Are you happy about the win?

Smitch - Are you serious? You actually want me to answer that? We just beat the team with the best record in the league, that's the best defensive team in the league in their building and you need me to answer that quiestion?

Reporter - Yes.

Smitch - Okay then. Yes, I'm happy!

**Acie** · 01-23-2008, 11:29 PM

BTW, not a bad audition by Jose for Doc Rivers.

**Benzo** · 01-23-2008, 11:37 PM

Jose=Jesus.

That is all.

**'trane** · 01-23-2008, 11:46 PM

fantastic finish, but without the threes we get killed. end of story.

MikeToronto · 01-24-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by coltrane

fantastic finish, but without the threes we get killed. end of story.

You are aware that you are talking about the best-shooting three-point team in the league, right? The team constructed to kill from three-point range?

Without the threes, like without at least one of Ford/Jose on the floor for the majority of minutes, this team shouldn't bother to take the floor against any good NBA opponent.

**Ball Don't Lie** · 01-24-2008, 12:06 AM

You can say without the 3's, but the only way the 3's are created is with Jose FINALLY driving the ball 2+ feet past the pick for the first time in 10 games and getting in the paint ALL game and wreaking havoc out there. The 4 day layoff was HUGE for him tonight. Just shows how much we need both PG's in our lineup to be at our peak. Energetic Jose= top 10 PG easy.

MikeToronto · 01-24-2008, 12:16 AM

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The 4 day layoff was HUGE for him tonight.

Exactly. He played all-out tonight for the entire game for the first time in, probably, a couple of weeks.

lets go raptors · 01-24-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ACIEEARL40

If the Raps win I'll shave Go Raps into my chest and run around the block with no shirt on!

HAHAHA..........lol:cheeky-smiley-013:

**'trane** · 01-24-2008, 12:43 AM

Lets see it ACIE... we have an e-contract here...

:angry-smiley-014:

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Originally Posted by ACIEEARL40
If the Raps win I'll shave Go Raps into my chest and run around the block with no shirt on!

01-23-2008, 10:21 PM	#66 (permalink)
BballWatcher is kicking himself for being so emotionally invested in the Roller-coaster Raptors Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,305 Representing:	The 3 point percentage was very fluky. With that said, Bosh played great, but more importantly Calderon and Bargnani stepped it up big time. Calderon won us the game with his clutch play, and you can't argue with 8-10 from the field, 24 points, 13 dimes, 3 steals. Remember that steal/clear path foul on Calderon? It got us 4 points. Most impressive was Bargnani; he got a 20/7/7 (career high in assists) and didn't even look like he was really trying. His assists were beautiful; he plays so well with Calderon out there because Jose keeps the ball moving and so does Andrea. And he finally knocked down some shots. Bargnani shot 50%. He's only done that twice this month other than this game and one of them was 2-2... Good sign. Last edited by BballWatcher; 01-23-2008 at 10:37 PM.

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01-23-2008, 10:00 PM	#61 (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:	Holy shit ... what an ending. We played an amazing 2nd half, but we gave the Celts too many second chances. Get and damn rebounder BC. Anyhow, enough criticism ..... Jose is the man. 'Nuff said .... he took Rondo to school at the end of the game. :2gunsfiring:

01-23-2008, 10:02 PM	#62 (permalink)
Belsius is a paranoid android My name is Iñigo Montoya Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,489 Representing:	so nooow we know what it takes to beat the cest, its eaaaasy, lets see..... 58% from the field 75% from the 3, 15 for 21. 100% freethrows 19 for 19. for players over 20 points 32 assist. HA, easy as Cake

01-23-2008, 10:03 PM	#63 (permalink)
lang is watching. Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Localhost Posts: 2,092 Representing:	Great win. But really, we won because of two anomalies. One, Andrea Bargnani had an outstanding game. Two, we flooded the rim from 3 point range. However, in games like this against the best team in the league, you have to pull out everything you got and the Raptors did just that. Fantastic effort by everyone.

01-23-2008, 10:06 PM	#64 (permalink)
Acie is landry fields forever Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Living in a van down by the river Posts: 20,418 Representing:	I can't believe we turned the ball over so much and so carelessly and still won. I mean Parker on the steal and then loses the ball out of bounds without a Celts player within ten feet. WTF? Not to mention everyone trying to throw those insane passes into traffic.

01-23-2008, 10:32 PM	#67 (permalink)
Belsius is a paranoid android My name is Iñigo Montoya Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,489 Representing:	Yeah and is good to know that we won against a boston team that played really well ex ept for his defense on the 3s.

01-23-2008, 10:41 PM	#68 (permalink)
Jay is pounding the rock! Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,224 Representing:	Okay, I called Baryogi with 15 points and the Raps by 3, not too shabby...I'm in the doghouse at home...CAN I GET SOME LOVE SOMEWHERE? GIMME SOME LOVIN'!!! Lol...yes, I do kill myself. I also do other things to myself, but let's stick with celebrating a win.

01-23-2008, 10:57 PM	#69 (permalink)
MikeToronto is Gam zeh ya'avor The Gatekeeper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,502 Representing:	The Raps shot the ball 69 times to the Celts' 89! Great win, though.

01-23-2008, 11:00 PM	#70 (permalink)
Belsius is a paranoid android My name is Iñigo Montoya Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,489 Representing:	Next milwakee, two against washington. if we win these 3, we will start looking like a serious team. We really need to KILL milwakee.

01-23-2008, 11:17 PM	#71 (permalink)
Torontosaurus is watch out your bias is showing on ihateus Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Victoria, home of the Nash-ites Posts: 3,338 Representing:	Whoo-hoo!! Whatta game! You gotta love it. Love the new smilies too The game was exciting to watch. I was really impressed by Bargnani today, can't remember the last time that happend. Jose played smart, right to the end. Its frustrating to give Boston all the extra shots - we need help on those boards. But overall, it was an excellent team effort.

01-23-2008, 11:27 PM	#72 (permalink)
Acie is landry fields forever Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Living in a van down by the river Posts: 20,418 Representing:	Did anyone see Mitchell after the game? It was something like this. Reporter - Are you happy about the win? Smitch - Are you serious? You actually want me to answer that? We just beat the team with the best record in the league, that's the best defensive team in the league in their building and you need me to answer that quiestion? Reporter - Yes. Smitch - Okay then. Yes, I'm happy!

01-23-2008, 11:29 PM	#73 (permalink)
Acie is landry fields forever Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Living in a van down by the river Posts: 20,418 Representing:	BTW, not a bad audition by Jose for Doc Rivers.

01-23-2008, 11:37 PM	#74 (permalink)
Benzo is hibernating Retired Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,275 Representing:	Jose=Jesus. That is all.

01-23-2008, 11:46 PM	#75 (permalink)
'trane is on a monk trip. giant steps Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15,249 Representing:	fantastic finish, but without the threes we get killed. end of story.

01-24-2008, 12:06 AM	#77 (permalink)
Ball Don't Lie is praying Drummond doesnt haunt us forever. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,842 Representing:	You can say without the 3's, but the only way the 3's are created is with Jose FINALLY driving the ball 2+ feet past the pick for the first time in 10 games and getting in the paint ALL game and wreaking havoc out there. The 4 day layoff was HUGE for him tonight. Just shows how much we need both PG's in our lineup to be at our peak. Energetic Jose= top 10 PG easy.