Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Mavs Pay Toronto a Visit

Tonight we have (another) critical game for the Raptors. Our Dinos currently sit at 10-14, and Dallas comes in at 13-10. The game tips at 7:00 PM and is on TSN2 (boooo!), the Fan590 and www.channelsurfing.net. The Raptors downward slide continutes, and if we can't pull out this game, it might be spiraling out of control.

NBA.com's preview

What to Watch For:
- The Raptors have been outrebounded in every game over the last 13. Not coincidentally, you may have noticed we are 2-7 in our last 9. Time to pick it up on the boards - we're looking at you, Chris Bosh and Jermaine O'Neal. We used their full names cause we're angry, like parents do. See how that works?
- This game's key matchup is Dirk Nowitzki and Bosh. Dirk is averaging 26.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists, very similar to Bosh's 24.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Whichever of these players comes out with more intensity could very well win the game for his team.
- Jose Calderon and Jamario Moon have their work cut out for them in the defensive end today, as they'll be guarding Jason Terry and his 21 points and 4 assists, and Josh Howard and his always-solid 19 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.


* We at Prehistoric Hoops apologize for the lack of a postgame recap for Monday's game against New Jersey. Both editors were in the home stretch of final exams, and unfortunately could not find the time to publish one. Thank you for your understanding, and happy holidays from PH!

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