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03-25-2007, 07:45 PM
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Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
Game #70, 26 March 2007
Toronto Raptors [38-31] @ Boston Celtics [20-49]
7:30 PM EST, Rogers SportsNet, Fan590.com
TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA
    
    
The Boston Celtics were up on the Charlotte Bobcats 54-39 at half-time on Wednesday,
and by the four-minute mark of the third quarter had built a commanding 16-point lead.
Then, curiously, Celtics starters began to leave the game. Paul Pierce was replaced by
Gerald Green; a little over a minute later Kendrick Perkins was replaced by Ryan Gomes;
out came Delonte West and Al Jefferson, substituted with Allan Ray and Leon Powe. The
Celtics lead began to erode. By the end of the third quarter the Bobcats had drawn to
within ten points, and at the six-minute mark of the final frame, when Doc Rivers
finally reinserted some starters into the game, the Bobcats led 75-74. Paul Pierce
didn't play in the fourth quarter. When the dust settled the Bobcats had won the game,
outscoring the Celtics 53-30 in the second half and finishing the game on a 17-10 run.
Following the game Doc Rivers was indirectly questioned about his substitutions and
how they conspired to a loss--an important one between two lottery-bound teams. But
a professional team would never throw a game, would they? The same sad-sack Celtics
had bested the San Antonio Spurs on the road the previous Sunday with Paul Pierce
going-off for 30 points, one day after going down to the wire with the Dallas Mavs in
a 106-101 road loss. Then they rolled over for Charlotte when they got home? Really?
On Monday the Toronto Raptors, winners of two straight and six-of-eight, head into
the Garden looking for a victory and hoping for some help from Doc Rivers. The Raps
are on the verge of clinching the Atlantic Division; their magic number winds down
with each victory. Friends and teammates Chris Bosh and TJ Ford, both celebrating
birthdays this past weekend, continue to establish themselves as the dominant one-
two combination in the Atlantic. Chris Bosh will be a game-time decision after an
ankle sprain versus the Nuggets on Friday, as will be Anthony Parker, suffering from
an identical injury. The game tips at 7:30PM on Rogers SportsNet and Fan590.com.
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03-25-2007, 08:55 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
I think next year Grewen blows stuf f up and becomes a permenent starter at SG or SF maybe him and PP swap spots if neaded.
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03-25-2007, 10:59 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
im pretty sure Pierce is not playing. SHOULD be an easy win.
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03-26-2007, 01:06 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
Just in case I fly down to Vegas and place a legal wager on tonight's game, does anyone have any definite information about the status of Pierce or Bosh?
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03-26-2007, 01:40 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
According to Rotoworld, PP, Bosh and AP are all expected to suit up for tonight's game. If everything is clicking for us tonight, this should be an easy win, possibly even a blowout, but I won't get too far ahead of myself...
Ah, it's good to be Raptors fan!
Let's Go Raptors!
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03-26-2007, 01:53 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
looks like the celtics are fighting really hard for first pick in the draft lottery
i hope it's a blowout in favor of raps and we get to see luke jackson play against his former team an rest bosh too
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03-26-2007, 01:53 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
^ Is Jackson expected to be activated tonight?
I'm also looking forward to seeing Garbo guard Pierce again.
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03-26-2007, 02:53 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
i think so. sounds like he practised with the team yesterday.
i doubt he sees time unless it is a blowout though.
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03-26-2007, 02:54 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
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^ Is Jackson expected to be activated tonight?
I'm also looking forward to seeing Garbo guard Pierce again.
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Yeah, he's in uniform tonight wearing #6...
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03-26-2007, 05:09 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
nice lefty dunk by Bosh earlier
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03-26-2007, 05:20 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
this game is butt-ugly
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03-26-2007, 05:32 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
Tommy Heinsohn has officially gone insane. I feel I need to point that out.
Also, it would be nice if the Raptors stopped turning the ball over.
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03-26-2007, 05:42 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
There was just a graphic onscreen... "Joey Graham is the leader in games played for the Raptors this year." I did not know that! 
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03-26-2007, 06:19 PM
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Re: Raptors @ Celtics, Mar. 26th
2 minutes left in the 3rd and we're down by 13?
This isnt funny!
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