Game Notes: Boston vs. Toronto

Kevin Garnett looks like a ghost of the player I’ve seen the past few seasons.

One play that sticks out came in the first quarter when Garnett was camped under the basket for an easy rebound but Andrea Bargani was able to drop down from the foul line and steal the rebound. Not only that, but in a couple fluid movements Bargnani was able to spin by Garnett and finish the play off with an impressive dunk.

There’s no way either of these things would have happened last season.

Game Notes: Houston vs. Toronto

Pops Mensah-Bonsu got a warm reception when he entered the game midway through the first quarter. The former fan favourite turned in an inspired performance with 13 points, 7 boards and five blocks in just 23 minutes of burn.

Game Notes: Washington vs. Toronto

One of the big players today for the Raptors was Amir Johnson with his great hustle. After the game I talked with him about his block on Nick Young, his 12 rebounds and how each time I see him he has a new battle wound somewhere on his face.

Game Notes: Dallas vs. Washington

After the first preseason game that saw Gilbert Arenas score only five points and dish out ten assists, Flip Saunders mentioned that he wanted him to be a bit more aggressive on the offensive end of the floor. In nearly 10 minutes of play in the first half of tonight’s game, Arenas still did not look to shoot at all, but he did dish out four assists. At one point in the first quarter, he drove the ball two feet from the basket, stopped and turned around in the lane, then kicked it back out to the perimeter. It was a completely different story in the third quarter. Arenas was much more aggressive, as he shot 6-for-6 and scored 12 points to go along with four assists. Unfortunately, he also had four turnovers, and on many occasions he neglected open teammates.

Game Notes: Philadelphia vs. Toronto

My evening started off with a laugh as I spotted the Raptors preseason media guide. What was so funny? Turns out the PR team has a great sense of humour because the cover of the media guide is a “Hello, My Name Is…” sticker with all the players names due to the team having such a large roster overhaul this summer. Genius.

Garcia Versus Garcia

Alex Garcia has never been the man in the spotlight, especially after his buddies Anderson Varejão, Nenê, and Leandrinho Barbosa went to the NBA, signed multi-million dollar deals, and became world stars. His short stints with the Spurs and the Hornets, consequences of an NBA career filled with injuries didn’t help much, but one can’t disagree that the power guard is one of the most passionate players in the Brazilian national team.

Lakers Survive Overtime Scare

Survive and advance.
It is a phrase conjured up most often in basketball when speaking about the NCAA Tournament, but without a doubt it is the most apt turn of phrase for what the Los Angeles Lakers did in Game 2 of the NBA Finals Sunday night.
The evidence that the Lakers merely endured and outlasted Orlando [...]

Game 2: Where Carmelo Happens

In debating how best to sum up the events and repercussions of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, this correspondent conjured up a number of potential taglines.
I could be satisfied with, “The Taking of Staples Center 123.”
Alternatively, the Laker fan in me could sarcastically christen this contest “Derek Fisher and the Ghosts of Game [...]

Robin’s Court - Oklahoma City

Robin Sawh takes a look at Kevin Durant’s phenomenal sophomore season, the emergence of Jeff Green, the solid play of rookie Russell Westbrook and what the future holds for this franchise.

Game Notes: New York vs. Washington

Prior to the game I saw Washington Wizards announcer Phil Chenier and New York Knicks announcer Walt “Clyde” Frazier talking at the dinner table right next to me. In the 1970’s, Chenier and Frazier, who were both guards, had many legendary battles against one another. 30 years later, these guys can sit across from one another as friends, and just talk about their respective teams, their battles and life in general.

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