Tune in Sunday at 6:00 PM ET as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Toronto Raptors. James Borbath from
Dino Nation Blog will be liveblogging for your enjoyment.
by Scott Carefoot at 1/24/2010 8:14:00 PM
Right off the top Andrea Bargnani who sat out in the win over the Bucks will go today he had been sidelined with a lower back problem he will not only go but be in the starting line-up.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 10:50:27 PM
Also Andrew Bynum missed the Charter flight to Toronto but is in the house at the ACC and can expect a fine for his troubles.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 10:51:15 PM
Hoops Addict.com part of our Sports Fed is covering the game and was in the pre-game scrum with Phil Jackson. He is asked about Bosh who Jackson once was fined about saying he liked as a player the last time Bosh's contract was up.
Have a listenby James Borbath at 1/24/2010 10:53:43 PM
With all that being said welcome to our Live Blog of Raptors vs Lakers. The Lakers have owned the Raps in their 15 year history leading the all-time series with a 21-5 record.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 10:55:41 PM
If you are able to be near a T.V this one is in fact OUR game on The Score.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 10:56:35 PM
Raptors come in off a home win over the Bucks and Lakers after dropping a 2nd game to LBJ and Cavs beat the Knicks (who by the way lost by 50 today) at MSG.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 10:58:12 PM
Well hopefully this is the next best thing.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 10:58:41 PM
I get down to cover the odd game but Lakers is a little to much for me to get in.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 10:59:30 PM
Well you can follow along on the live blog and watch the football....I hope the Saints win seems the Jets are toast.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:00:17 PM
Beine realistic about this I hope the Raptors can just be competitive as they were against the Cavs and if they some how get a win that is a major bonus.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:01:11 PM
O.K let's keep it to B-Ball maybe if someone wants to give us a score on Football at halftime that is cool.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:02:00 PM
This is the last game on the NBA sked today.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:02:16 PM
Jarrett Jack and Jose Calderon have the lone true advantage I see for the Raptors in this one. I like them more than Fisher and Farmar.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:03:01 PM
Bargnani and Bosh will be in tough with Gasol and Bynum.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:03:24 PM
Hedo Turkoglu faces the team he lost to in the Finals last year can that help snap him out of his shooting funk?
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:04:16 PM
Kobe with a busted finger is still a dangerous man as Raps fans know all to well.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:04:51 PM
The Lakers have won their last 2 visits to the ACC.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:05:33 PM
It is always a big event when the Lakeshow is in town as this is the only time they visit all year.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:06:16 PM
More worried about late vs The Bucks in the road game that was just awful.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:06:46 PM
Hopefully it helps him snap into form. I must admit he had a could floor game vs the Bucks beyond his shooting with 7 boards and I believe 5 dimes.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:07:40 PM
Easy now I think the realistic goal is just to stay in it till the 4th.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:08:09 PM
Raptors are winners of 9 of their last 10 at the ACC though.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:08:29 PM
LOL with a busted finger and the fact he has become a more team oriented player I am saying no to 82+
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:09:11 PM
The usual starting line-ups for both sides.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:09:33 PM
Bynum will start despite missing the flight he will just be fined and that is all.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:09:55 PM
and as Mentioned Bargnani is back and starting.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:10:10 PM
No doubt it is something that will not be erased forever.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:10:32 PM
Well he will play if it is close I figure.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:11:01 PM
Raps can not afford a slow start like they had vs the Bucks.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:11:40 PM
He was catching boos in the last game so it would not shock me if there was a few boos.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:12:12 PM
Tip time in the T-DOT!!!!
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:12:32 PM
Lakers win the tip and it is a sell out crowd on hand.
by James Borbath at 1/24/2010 11:13:17 PM