Nov 21, 2009 | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Terry, Nowitzki lead Mavericks to fifth straight win
Jason Terry scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and Dallas got 52 points from the bench in a 104-102 win against the Kings, winning its fifth straight.
Mavs to face Raptors without Gooden, Thomas
The Toronto Raptors , with their sweet-shooting, athletic big men, are the type of team the Dallas Mavericks had in mind when they signed Drew Gooden to play center.
This will be Toronto's first time playing back-to-back nights. The Raptors went into their game at New Orleans on Friday at 2-2 and 0-1 on the road.
To their credit, the Raptors didn't trot out any excuse about the game being the second of the season's first back-to-back against a well-rested opponent.
Chemistry, math could make or break Raptors' season
If you're a student of mathematics, the outlook for the Toronto Raptors in 2009-10 is, in all probability, not good.
Douby puts trade that wasn't behind him
Toronto Raptors reserve guard Quincy Douby was in Las Vegas in early July, preparing for summer league, when his phone started to ring.
Bench depth is giving Raptors a needed boost
Travel tips were the order of the day when Toronto Raptors coach Sam Mitchell gathered his team in a circle at the centre of their practice court yesterday.
Turkoglu deal gives Raptors a chance to excel
Acquiring Hedo Turkoglu hasn't solved all the Raptors' woes, but with some smart free-agent manoeuvres the team may be as good on paper as Portland, Chicago or Philadelphia.
Have the Toronto Raptors Need for Toughness and Defense Been Answered?
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Have the Toronto Raptors Need for Toughness and Defense Been Answered? The Raptors are always criticized for being one of the "softest" teams in the NBA.
Turkish Airlines starts direct flying to Toronto, in Canada and plans Turkish basketball player Hidayet Turkoglu from whom Turkish Airlines to act a part at advertising campaign of Toronto flying.
Small Moves Buoy Colangelo's Design
It goes without saying that General Managers are measured first and foremost by their teams' overall successes and failures.
Belinelli Bargain: 23 year old for 32 year old
First up, respect to AltRaps for breaking this story first on any blog or website.
Can The Toronto Raptors Become The Phoenix Suns of the East?
Bryan Colangelo may have accomplished something in Toronto: He may have duplicated his version of the Suns, according to the talents he has managed to assemble... by Malungu Vincent 194 reads Opinion Bryan Colangelo may have accomplished something in Toronto: He may have duplicated his version of the Suns, according to the talents he has managed to ...
Toronto Raptors Returning to Form?
While many of last year's top teams have been adding that "one last piece to the puzzle", the Raptors realize that they are not on that level just yet... by Dannie Haynes 73 reads While many of last year's top teams have been adding that "one last piece to the puzzle", the Raptors realize that they are not on that level just yet.
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Memo to Chris Bosh: Stay in Toronto
Partner Sites Market Place Friday, July 10, 2009 By Jonathan Hamelin To start off this article, I'd like to offer a line from one of Buckcherry's songs to Chris Bosh, "Please don't go away, you're making a mistake..." As the heated NBA free agency period has progressed, and potential trade talks and free agent signings are still being discussed, ...
Doug Smith calls it the greatest single move by a general manager in the team's history.
Danish cycling team Team Saxo Bank 's rider Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland rides ahead of teammates on Tuesday in the 39-kilometre team time-trial and fourth stage of the 2009 Tour de France.
Raptors get six-foot-10 Turkoglu from Magic
Much has been made over the past week about the role Toronto's ethnic nature and large Turkish community played in helping lure Hedo Turkoglu to the Raptors .
Dallas added to its veteran core on Wednesday by getting Shawn Marion in a four-team deal with the Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic, Sporting News' Sean Deveney has learned.
Raptors discussing Shawn Marion sign-and-trade, but don't get too excited
The Toronto Raptors are indeed looking at a Shawn Marion sign-and-trade scenario with the Dallas Mavericks a ' a move first reported last night by espn.com a ' but it's not a move that is likely to reap major rewards.
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