It's official, Raptors are a Bosh-free team Wednesday
It’s hardly a surprise – a wise man said it was 10-90 that it would happen – but we just got official word the Chris Bosh will once again be on the sidelines when the Raptors play tonight.
A balky knee, he called a bit of a sprain, a bit of a bone bruise on Tuesday, means Bosh will sit his fifth straight game when the Raptors play Cleveland tonight.
A good thing? No way. Something they’ve dealt with before? Sure and coach Jay Triano knows what has to happen.
“It’s not anything he wants, it’s not anything I want or the organization wants, he’s just not 100 per cent. It makes it difficult for us but we’ve played without him before and we’re going to hopefully not have to do it much longer.”
The thought is Bosh practices Thursday and tries to go Friday in New York; it’ll be Jose Calderon, Anthony Parker, Shawn Marion, Joey Graham and Andrea Bargnani in a relatively small Toronto starting lineup.
But one it will do is allow Toronto to have two guys on the court – Marion and Graham – they feel comfortable using on that LeBron James fellow.
Jay again:
“If we have to switch for nay reason or if one guy’s slow getting back in transition and (the other guy) has to take LeBron, the other guy will just pick up his man. Those are the two guys we planned on using against him anyway, they’re just going to be on the floor a lot of the same time.”
Ben Wallace is here with the Cavs but with a 14-stitch cut on his right forearm, it’s highly doubtful he’ll play.
Hey Sam Doralp, this isn't math class nor is he making up odds for the lottery corp. Doug meant "10% he plays, 90% he doesn't", as in "It's 50-50", which would mean 50% he plays and 50% he doesn't. Just read the posts and focus on the content, stop b*tching about irrelevant things like the way he said it. Geez.
Posted by: Lou | February 18, 2009 at 03:56 PM
Doug, About that headline, don't get my hopes up! I thought Marion was going to be re-united with Stoudamire...
Let's keep our fingers crossed!!
Posted by: AT | February 18, 2009 at 03:58 PM
You may be able to catch the game on the following:
http://www.justin.tv/
http://www.myp2p.eu/
No guarantee on the quality and the broadcast may be shut down for copyright reasons, but I've seen several sporting events on both.
Posted by: Omri | February 18, 2009 at 04:52 PM
For the guy who asked where to catch the game tonight, the best two sites for live streaming are, in order: http://atdhe.net/ and http://justin.tv
As for this Doralp dweeb, Doug, seriously, why do you post his crap? An honest difference of opinion is one thing, but being an idiot and just slagging you is another. Personally, I disagree with you 10/90 (Sam, that means I disagree with Doug 10% of the time and agree with him 90% of the time). Ding ding ding? (come on, Doug, show me the love! I've never got ding ding ding from you before.)
Posted by: LeeZ | February 18, 2009 at 04:57 PM
doug, what do you think about the kings bulls trade... does that make chicago a legit playoff contender... maybe a second round playoff team?
Blogger's note: I don't think Chicago's done yet, let's let the dust settle.
Posted by: rob | February 18, 2009 at 05:02 PM
"I just heard a rumour that "sources say" Koby Bryant is coming to the Raptors"
To BB, one of the the most famous names in sports and you can't even spell Bryant's first name. Do you live in a cave or a jungle? This is hilarious.
Posted by: Pipit | February 18, 2009 at 05:08 PM
...my heart stopped for a full minute, Doug.
Posted by: Raymond C | February 18, 2009 at 05:32 PM
To Simon:
10-90 means 10% a go 90% a no go.
It makes sense to me.
Posted by: Pete | February 18, 2009 at 06:02 PM
http://www.atdhe.net/ for anyone who doesn't have TSN2.
Doug I think your horrible but yet I can't go a day without reading your blog.
Of course I am joking (I read everyday and admire your dedication both here and in the live game blog).I just don't understand some people.Keep up the good job Doug and ignore the haters.
Posted by: Pete W | February 18, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Good one, eric, you are now officially an imbecile. Go blow all your paycheck on lotteries, you can obviously tell the future. IDIOT!
And Sam whatever your name is, I feel sorry for you and all who have to deal with you.
Posted by: Tabber | February 18, 2009 at 08:31 PM