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**speedythief** · 02-13-2007, 09:36 PM

Game #53, 14 February 2007
New Jersey Nets [25-28] @ Toronto Raptors [28-24]
7:00 PM EST, The Score, Fan590.com
Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON

The injuries continue to pile-up for the New Jersey Nets, losers in five of their
last ten, with All-Star Jason Kidd succumbing to a strain and sitting out a back-
to-back with the Spurs and Raptors. The Nets were blown-out at home last night to
the tune of a 107-82 defeat at the hands of the visiting San Antonio Spurs, paced
by the 7-of-9 shooting of former MVP Tim Duncan. A few states over, in Illinois,
the Toronto Raptors won a nail-biter at the United Center, narrowly escaping the
forfeit of a ten-point lead to win 111-110 on two key Chris Bosh free throws. Bosh
led the Raptors with 25 points and 14 rebounds in the win, putting Toronto at a
marvelous 5-1 record in February and 20-6 since the new year. On Wednesday the
grudge match between the Raps and Nets reaches chapter four. The home team has
won every game of the series this season. With both teams playing back-to-backs
bench depth will play a pivotal role, putting the depleted Nets at a disadvantage.
The boo-birds will be out for a 7:00 PM tip, broadcast nationally on The Score and
on the Fan590.com. Some of the Raptors have a vacation coming up for the All-
Star break while others, including Bosh, Bargnani, and Garbajosa, are on their way to
Sin City. Either way there is no excuse for conserving any energy in this one. Should
the Raptors win, they will extend their lead in the Atlantic Division to 4.5 games and
even the season series--something that might prove valuable when playoff seedings
are determined. Obviously there is much more to this game than any single player.

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TJ Ford · 02-13-2007, 09:42 PM

Haha, I love the pic of Vince with his head down.

Anyways, I don't think Kidd is playing, is he? If now, I think we have a very good chance (unless Vince explodes on us). But it is a back-to-back, so hopefully we can stay fresh and get that 4.5 games division lead that we definitely need.

Good night everyone!

chocolove · 02-13-2007, 09:51 PM

both teams are playing the second game of a back to back, Nets got blown out and Raps had to play tough to the very end so maybe Nets have a little more energy. If Kidd isnt playing though thats a huge advantage for the Raps.

**Crossword** · 02-13-2007, 09:53 PM

Biggest game of the season. Let's go Raptors!

**speedythief** · 02-13-2007, 09:55 PM

^ Yeah, this is one of those games that actually IS very important, not just because of the storyline.

The Raps need to come out hard and fast and snuff out any hope right away. Get the crowd into it. Start stringing together threes and take their heart like we did last time.

**Crossword** · 02-13-2007, 10:08 PM

By the way, we're not the Bulls.

slash_010 · 02-13-2007, 10:16 PM

heard on the radio that the game might be cancelled due to severe weather.. and a later date might be reschedualed in. Though it is to early to determine whether it might be cancelled.. as for now, the whole altantic region is caved in and no flight is permitted. only time will tell.

open mike · 02-13-2007, 10:21 PM

I got 2 , 170$ tickets to this game

Rhubarb · 02-13-2007, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ Ford

Anyways, I don't think Kidd is playing, is he?

I've heard he's out for the 2 games (SA and us), which effectively is till the AS break.

**Crossword** · 02-13-2007, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slash_010

heard on the radio that the game might be cancelled due to severe weather.. and a later date might be reschedualed in. Though it is to early to determine whether it might be cancelled.. as for now, the whole altantic region is caved in and no flight is permitted. only time will tell.

It better ****ing not be! Nothing in Canada gets cancelled over snow.

**madman** · 02-13-2007, 10:46 PM

hopefully we dont let up for the all star break i think sam is gonna ride them hard his game

Timbaland · 02-13-2007, 10:49 PM

Man if this game is cancelled that would totally suck. I got tickets for this game too, and I've been looking forward to it forever. Raps shouldn't have much problem with this one too since everyone is out.

Q8i · 02-13-2007, 11:36 PM

HaHaHaHA Speedy
I Like That VC PIC!

Dee-Zy · 02-14-2007, 01:01 AM

****, I'm starting to get angry at this so called storm, people in mtl are acting like an avalanche is gonna happend. We survived a ****ing ice storm for crying out loud. We are not Denver ****.

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