Pound the Rock

I'm going to miss Barbosa.. He's one of those guys that every team needs off their bench, instant offensive punch. He could bring us back into games with his high energy and timely threes. Unfortunately we are at a time when we don't want to win per say and Barbosa is just taking opportunities away from other players who are here long term (Ed Davis). Best of luck to Barbosa with the Pacers.

Letting Detroit and Milwaukee (two of our lottery rivals) blow us out should give us an edge down the stretch. As well as Jose's injury.

Honestly this is sort of funny. I was wondering how the Raptors would remain in the top 5 for the lottery with Andrea coming back. People on other forums proposed that Jose take some time off. Edit: on this note, it'll be good for Jose to get some rest till near the end of the season since he's going to be playing for Spain in the Olympics. It'll ensure that he's fresh for next season.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/NBA-scoop-du-jour/raptors-decline-offers-jose-calderon-leandro-barbosa-124909561.html

Demar has the most potential out of anyone on our roster and he could turn into an amazing player if he continues to improve his game. This season in particular I have not always seen that same fire or passion from Derozan to continue to get better, it looks like he's just going through the motions. back in Demar's rookie season I could see in interviews Demar always talking about ways he could improve his game and the such. If Casey told him to do something (ie be more assertive, curl harder etc.) and Demar completely does not make an attempt at doing it then he should be benched, no special treatments.

Bargnani with his 2 seconds of fame! I lol'd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAJtdEzSW_E

After seeing this post by Doug Smith of the Toronto Star it made me wonder if Nash would be a good fit. Nash would be more realistic than Deron Williams but Nash is always a gamble due to his age. http://thestar.blogs.com/raptors/2012/02/hey-bryan-steve-nash-is-your-guy-take-your-best-shot.html

We need to tank to get the 3rd or 4th pick, right?

Wall had alot of amazing athletic plays but honestly Kyrie looked like the much better and complete #1 pick PG out there. Rubio's passes were also amazing, and through the legs dribble under Cousins? Ohh boy

Good to see him get back on track. His confidence has returned and is beginging to look like the player we saw for the 2nd half of the season last year. This just makes next years roster look that much brighter. #TANKCITY

Didn't really expect to lose this one. I guess both teams came in with different mentalities. Raptors came off 5 hard fought games against marquee teams and were now facing the worse team in the NBA while the Bobcats came in on a 16 game losing streak looking to try and do whatever to end it.

I agree that one of them will have to go eventually since neither of them really have any go-to post up moves nor can either shoot the ball from range very well. At this point I'd take Amir because: he is stronger, hussles for every play (which = off reb), and knows how to cut hard off the pick. As for Davis, we now have a better look at him after so many people over hyped him a year ago. He is fairly similar to Johnson except Amir can do everything he does better. Davis still has some upside if he can develop his body and develop his post game, I basically see him as a very frail Center.

Good 4th quarter leading into overtime by the Raps. Shame that we couldn't close it out though. Liked the fight still.

Wow I'm actually real shocked to see this from T-Mac I thought he was more mature. Any Canadian or anyone who has respect for a country's national anthem should be a bit disgusted at this.

Another one of those 'sigh' games. Only watched the first half.