Get the job done quick, shut everyone done. Sounds like a very workman night, doesn’t it? In what can be called a total dismantling of the Bucks, the Raptors managed to get double digit production from four out of five starters plus Carlos Delfino, finally got Andrea Bargnani to display some of his successes on the road at home, and probably most importantly, showed that they could put the hammer down on a sub .500 team in the East who was playing the tail end of a back-to-back.
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Welcome to the very first edition of This Dumb Game, the type of thing you’d expect to find if a standard sports column had a baby with a traditional game summary. Starting, well, starting today I’ll be taking advantage of my delightful combination of a) access to NBA League Pass and b) rampant editorial freedom, to bring you a hopefully more articulate version of the thoughts you probably already had. It’s like a game blog, but with more irrelevant inside jokes and less credibility.
It looks like Eddie Jones is getting …

As the trade deadline approaches, it’s important to take a look at some of the so-called tradeable assets on this Raptors team. What are the strengths and weaknesses of a player, looking at the current and future possibilities, and of course salary situations.
Salary: $5-6 million guaranteed through 2010-2011 season.

Strengths: The best pure shooter on the Raptors’ squad. He is able to take shots from just about anywhere on the court and has some surprising ability to shoot off the dribble. He also is not afraid of taking the …

And that’s why my jersey is a Jose Calderon jersey.
To beat the best, you really have to show your best.  Luckily the Raptors had some great nights from a handful of players and finally managed to break the 100 point mark in just one of the very few times this year.  Nevertheless, it was a game that we could say that the Raptors played at a high level on one end, but also managed to goof things up on the other.  Playing with huge turnovers and unable to box out …

You may recall that last year HoopsAddict.com was lucky enough to take a spot on About.com’s weekly division recap panel. Both Ryan McNeill and I took turns breaking down the woes and worries of the Atlantic Division, back before the Boston Celtics were even worth talking about. Well this year HoopsAddict.com is back, shedding light on the unpredictable Southeast Division. So if it’s the youth movement taking place in Atlanta that you’re interested, or you just like relishing in the fact that the Miami Heat (appear) to have fallen off …

As the trade deadline approaches, it’s important to take a look at some of the so-called tradeable assets on this Raptors team. What are the strengths and weaknesses of a player, looking at the current and future possibilities, and of course salary situations.
Salary: $7.8 million guaranteed this year with a player option of $8.4 million for 2008-2009.
Strengths: The only true center on the Raptors roster. Has slimmed down incredibly from the previous year and as a result, has gotten more agile. Ability to hit the outside shot and …

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On the Rise
Nick Collison – Power Forward/Center – Sonics – Collison has thrived since Chris Wilcox went down with a sprained knee in late December. Collison has averaged 13.3 points and 13.4 rebounds in his last seven games. The real test will be what happens when Wilcox comes back full strength. Unfortunately, Collison’s strong play has not translated into wins for the Sonics, as they have lost seven straight games, signaling that more changes may be on the way. Collison seems to be more …

Blame this loss on the schedule, the Raptors’ lack of depth, or their difficulty with a suddenly dangerous Philly team, but the end result is the same.  A loss that saw the Raptors’ consistent inconsistency lose to a sub .500 team, who seemed to man-handle them from all over the court after playing Boston the previous night.
Breaking down this game, there has to be some talk about the Raptors’ inability to play with interest for almost two quarters.  Being out rebounded and pushed around for most of the second quarter …

Just a quick reminder for people to head over to BornReady.TV to check out the latest episodes documenting Lance Stephenson’s senior season. I first found out and posted about these videos a couple weeks ago but after reading Henry’s post on True Hoop about this series it increased my interest. How will a teenager deal with all of these people trying to get a piece of the potential earnings he’ll have? Being a high school kid is tough enough without having to worry about if your friends are legit or …

It was another wacky Hawks game that wasn’t without a physical element. We all kinda expected Al Horford to get a “warm” Torontonian reception, but for the Raptors to more or less ignore it. Then, in the second quarter, Jose Calderon and Anthony Johnson began to exchange words before AJ threw a forearm-elbow smash into the back of the head of Jose, throwing his hands up like he was going, “Who, me??!?” I almost fell over laughing at the ridiculousness of his sell. Looking back on …