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**speedythief** · 11-02-2006, 12:08 PM

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Game 02 -- 3 November 2006

Bucks (1-0) @ Raptors (0-1)
The Toronto Raptors christen their new hardwood November 3rd when they take on Michael Redd and the Milwaukee Bucks. Former Raptor Charlie Villanueva, dealt in the off-season for point guard TJ Ford, will look to exact some measure of revenge on the team that didn't want him anymore; so too will Ford. Milwaukee took the season series last year two games to one, including a 125-116 marathon on March 26th, a game that featured a 48-point outburst by Charlie Villanueva in a losing effort.

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billfindlay10 · 11-02-2006, 12:33 PM

Bosh wont put up back to back crappy games, so Chalie V is going to have to guard someone.
Parker will want to prove his one game is not a fluke.
Mo Pete can't shoot any worse then vs. NJ
Ford will be looking to prove that he was worth the trade.
Bargnani will bounce back with a better game.

SkywalkerAC · 11-02-2006, 12:59 PM

The Bucks are a pretty well balanced squad, inside and out. This should be a very competitive game.

This second game is a vital one for the Raps' season. A loss in their home opener before going out on the road for a tough stretch would be a terrible way to start the season.

That said, I think the Raps take this one. They should come out with a ton of energy in front of the home crowd and look to avenge their poor opening performance.

Bosh was so disappointed in his play last night. He's going to come out with all the determination he can muster and I expect the other guys will rally behind him.

The ACC is going to be rocking for this game. It's ready to explode if the boys play well. And I don't think they'll disappoint.

Raps win 113-104.

**madman** · 11-02-2006, 01:56 PM

this is going to be a very hard game, we also need to win this game so that the casual fans wont get depressed about an 0-2 start

kirk_2003 · 11-02-2006, 02:37 PM

Bucks are looking good as a team, better then i orginally imagined. its going to be a tough game thats all im going to say

**ballocks** · 11-02-2006, 03:16 PM

i love how bogut's actually playing- i'm talking at all. he was hobbling noticeably in the first game, but that didn't stop him.

i love players who can play in pain- and make the choice to do so on their own. those are my favourite professional athletes. they "get it". when you think about bogut, it's actually a little ridiculous- not just surprising- that he's on the court already. didn't miss a single minute of 'meaningful' action. 82 games away from the playoffs and the guy's crawling onto the court to earn his keep.

it's so unfortunate that he represents the vast minority who are at all willing to do that. very few of them even exist. in terms of %'s, i'm thinking less than 5%. maybe less than 2%. you might be able to count them all on one hand or two, imo. it drives me mental to see guys sitting out- for whatever reason- when they'd surely be playing (albeit uncomfortably or whatever) if they were still in high school. some call that being 'professional'- i call it the opposite. at some point, someone (a 'professional') took their eye off the ball and it stuck. but i'm glad we still have players like bogut who appear somewhat committed to reversing those trends- or at least committed to upstanding citizenship. it's totally refreshing.

and overall, i think the bucks are a hard team not to like.

peace

DWADE4 · 11-02-2006, 04:05 PM

It will be a close game or they will BLOW us out. Cant wait to see Charlie and Bosh go head to head.

Dee-Zy · 11-02-2006, 04:10 PM

What's Bogut's injury?

I expect a win and I expect a HUGE game from Charlie.

But after their win against the pistons ... I'm not so sure if we can win anymore... Still hope though, I think we are the superior team, but prolly not the superior coach and that could be the difference maker.

**MonkeyBallZJr** · 11-02-2006, 04:16 PM

How is Bogut even playing? wasn't he out for like 3 months?. I hope Nesterovic can contain him or we will be in trouble.

Good thing TSN is showing this one, it's just so frustrating reading play by play on the nba website.

DWADE4 · 11-02-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dee-Zy

What's Bogut's injury?

I expect a win and I expect a HUGE game from Charlie.

But after their win against the pistons ... I'm not so sure if we can win anymore... Still hope though, I think we are the superior team, but prolly not the superior coach and that could be the difference maker.

A coach could make somewhat of a difference, but the players are on the court playing. The Coach can only tell them what to do and our players have to execute which they dont do that well.

shookem · 11-02-2006, 04:22 PM

Yeah, I'm kinda worried about this about one. The Bucks looked good last nice, like SkyWalk said, a very balanced squad, with a super canon in Redd.

Still, I think this is a winnable game (like the last one) and I bet Sam will have the team ready to go. The biggest change I expect is for MoP and Jorge to stick a few three's. They don't have to burn the place down but they can't go 0-10 combined. And hopefully Jones gets a few more looks.

98-95 Raps.

Q8i · 11-02-2006, 04:37 PM

I Think Bucks Will Get This One..

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