Game 3: Toronto Raptors @ New Jersey Nets

[Roaming]

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<span style="color:#000000">Welcome to <span style="color:#3333FF">BBW's</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">NBA Playoff</span> Raptors GameDay!

<u><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">Series Tied at 1-1</span></u><span style="color:#C0C0C0">New Jersey(1-1)</span> @<span style="color:#FF0000">Toronto Raptors (1-1)</span><span style="color:#333399">Arena:</span> Continental Airlines Arena, East RutherFord, New Jersey<span style="color:#333399">Time:</span> 7:00 PM EST,</span><span style="color:#333399">Eastern Conference Playoffs:</span> First Round Quarter Finals Game 3<u>Home Team</u><u><span style="color:#C0C0C0">New Jersey Nets Starting Lineup</span></u>

<span style="color:#C0C0C0">PG-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Jason Kidd</span> <span style="color:#C0C0C0">SG-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Vince Carter</span> <span style="color:#C0C0C0">SF-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Richard Jefferson</span> <span style="color:#C0C0C0">PF-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Mikki Moore</span> <span style="color:#C0C0C0">C-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Jason Collins</span> <u><span style="color:#C0C0C0">New Jersey Nets 2006-07 Regular Season Stats</span></u><span style="color:#C0C0C0">Jason Kidd-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 13.0 PPG 8.2 RPG 9.2 APG </span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">Vince Carter-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 25.2 PPG 6 RPG 4.8 APG</span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">Richard Jefferson-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 16.3 PPG 4.4 RPG </span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">Mikki Moore-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 9.8 PPG 5.10 RPG </span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">Jason Collins-</span> <span style="color:#000000">2.1 PPG 4.4 RPG</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:#FF0000">v</span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">s</span>.</span><u>Road Team</u><u><span style="color:#FF0000">Toronto Raptors Starting Lineup</span></u>

<span style="color:#FF0000">PG-</span> <span style="color:#000000">TJ Ford</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">SG-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Anthony Parker</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">SF-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Joey Graham</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">PF-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Chris Bosh</span> <span style="color:#FF0000">C-</span> <span style="color:#000000">Rasho Nesterovic</span> <u><span style="color:#FF0000">Toronto Raptors 2006-07 Regular Season Stats</span></u><span style="color:#FF0000">TJ Ford-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 14.0 PPG 7.9 APG </span><span style="color:#FF0000">Anthony Parker-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 12.4 PPG 44% 3PFG</span><span style="color:#FF0000">Joey Graham-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 6.4 PPG 3.10 RPG </span><span style="color:#FF0000">Chris Bosh-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 22.6 PPG 10.7 </span><span style="color:#FF0000">Rasho Nesterovic-</span> <span style="color:#000000">6.2 PPG 4.5 RPG</span><u><span style="color:#000000">Injury Report</span></u>

(TOR) Jorge Garbajosa- Ankle- Not expected to be ready for training camp(NJ) Nenad Kristic- Knee- Out for season(NJ) Eddie House- Concussion, hip - Out for season(NJ) Mile Ilic - Ankle - Out For Season<u><span style="color:#000000">Matchups</span></u><u><span style="color:#006600">Speedy, meet Kidd.</u>

2006-07 Regular Season Stats<span style="color:#FF0000">TJ Ford-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 14.0 PPG 7.9 APG </span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">Jason Kidd-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 13.0 PPG 8.2 RPG 9.2 APG </span><u><span style="color:#006600">Vinsanity vs. AP </span></u>

2006-07 Regular Season Stats<span style="color:#FF0000">Anthony Parker-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 12.4 PPG 44% 3PFG</span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">Vince Carter-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 25.2 PPG 6 RPG 4.8 APG</span><u><span style="color:#006600">CB4 and Mike the Mad Man </span></u>

2006-07 Regular Season Stats<span style="color:#FF0000">Chris Bosh-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 22.6 PPG 10.7 </span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">Mikki Moore-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 9.8 PPG 5.10 RPG </span><u><span style="color:#006600">Starting off the Bench</span></u>

2006-07 Regular Season Stats<span style="color:#FF0000">Andrea Bargnani-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 11.6 PPG 3.9 RPG</span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">Bostjan Nachbar-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 9.2 PPG 3.3 RPG</span><u><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:#3333FF">RF1's X-Factor</span></span></u><span style="color:#CC0000"><u>Toronto</u><u>Morris Peterson</u>

</span><span style="color:#C0C0C0"><u>New Jersey</u><u>Marcus Williams</u></span>

2006-07 Regular Season Stats<span style="color:#FF0000">Morris Peterson-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 3 PPG 2.0 RPG</span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">Marcus Williams-</span> <span style="color:#000000"> 3 PPG 1.5 APG 1.5 RPG </span>Morris Peterson had a good game and was very key for us offensively. He was a key factor in our win and slowed down the Trio's attack. He played 34 unusual mintues and created problems for the Nets. With the injured Jason Kidd not at one hundred percent, Marcus Williams will get some extended minutes. This guy can really get out on the open floor and play, he is quick and creates problems for us on transition. Look for both to get 20+ minutes.</span><u><span style="color:#009900">RF1's 3 Keys to the Game</span></u><span style="color:#CC0000"><u>Toronto</u>1. Rebound. If we dominate the frontcourt, the Nets have trouble2. Move the ball, its a proven statistic that the Raptors won immense amount of games moving the ball.3. CONTAIN MIKKI MOORE IN THE FRONTCOURT. He leads the NBA in FG% for a reason, his jump shot falls down almost instantly.</span><span style="color:#C0C0C0"><u>New Jersey</u>1. Move the ball through kid. This guarantee's every shot will be high percentage.2. Get Carter going. He only averaged 17 PPG in Toronto, feed off the NJ homecourt.3. Post up the Raptor guards and take advantage of mis matches. The raptors get really mixed up with the trio, utilize your size. </span><u>Game Overview & Season Series Overview</u>

<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:#FF0000">v</span><span style="color:#C0C0C0">s</span>.</span>

Game 3 by far is one of the most important in the series. The winner of game three is 79% gauranteed to be the winner of the series. It sets the tone for everything and has the other team guessing. I really like the Raptors tenacity last game, but they have yet to prove anything on the road. I will look to see jefferson and Carter getting many many touches with Kidd out. He will use his passing ability to create problems for the defense and advance the ball upcourt.<u>Season Series:</u> Both team has won their games at home. Season Series is tied at 2-2.<span style="color:#0000FF">Game 1:</span> November 1, 2006

Nets 102, Raptors 92 (F)Vince Carter scored 25 and Jason Kidd notched his 76th career triple-double in the Nets' home win over the Raptors.<span style="color:#0000FF">Game 2:</span> December 15, 2006

Raptors 90, Nets 78 (F)T.J. Ford led six Raptors in double digits with 17 points and added nine rebounds and eight assists in a victory over the Nets. <span style="color:#0000FF">Game 3:</span> January 9, 2007

Nets 101, Raptors 86 (F)Vince Carter exploded for 32 points, five rebounds and seven assists to lead the Nets to a home win over the Raptors. <span style="color:#0000FF">Game 4:</span> February 14, 2007

Raptors 120, Nets 109 (F)Chris Bosh tallied 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Raptors topped the Nets at home.

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[808Hornetsfan]

Alright! GO Raps! I came home early from school so I could watch this game. So far NJ is dominating though. :no1:

 

[KMart?]

Vince Carter is attacking the rim, and dominating.What a damn surprise. To think Vince would actually use his athleticism, what a concept.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

VC is amazing right now!!!!!!!! :worthy:

 

[Diawsome]

forget Carter, Jason Kidd is raping the raptors defense. 16 points 15 rebounds 18 assists :worthy:

 

[808Hornetsfan]

Well, New Jersey takes this one. I just think the inexperience is starting to show for Toronto. VC and JKidd had huge games. Unless the Raps win game 4, this series will be won by the Nets. They are just too good to allow the Raptors to come out of a 3-1 hole which is probably going to happen. Come on Toronto!!!! :no1:

 

[the_pestilence]

J kidd with the first 16-16-16 game since Wilt :worthy:

 

[HoNgKoNgKoBe]

man this game was horrible. VC and Kidd were just lighting it up and we couldn't stop them. The first quarter was horrible, we weer just rushing and wasn't getting back for defense which lead to their 9-0 early lead. Raptors really need to do something by sunday. Tj and Jose played well, but we also need Bargnani, Mo, Graham any everyone else to play better. We also must get back on defense.

 

[jkidd51524]

And to think Kidd was injured and almost didn't play.

 

[jkidd51524]

Where did all those Raptor fans go?

 

[KMart?]

Here...

 

[Roaming]

Hey guys, didnt watch the whole game, but I got to catch the first half. Terrible play by the Raptors, and VC really killed us as I said he would. I am really mad that Smitch started Joey Graham and my theory of trading his ass of Toronto is proving itself right again. It gets really hard because our point guards are really damn undersized and Jason Kidd posts up TJ and Calderon all game. We really got to these matchups right. Peterson on Jefferson. Parker on Carter. and TJ has to do his best on Kidd, we cant get around it.

 

[ballerman2112]

I have to give MAJOR props to Jason Kidd. This is one of the best performances of the year if you are going by #'s. I didnt get to see the game, but those numbers dont lie...That is crazy good. A PG grabbing 16 rebounds? That is unheard of...

 

[jkidd51524]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KMart? @ Apr 28 2007, 07:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Here...</div>They are not all commenting on the game like they did when they won in game 2

 

[Nitro1118]

I was at this game, and got AWESOME tickets at face value (something incredibly hard to find).Overall, it was an awesome game. Sold out arena, fans got into it. JKidd was AMAZING. I realized in the first quarter that he was grabbing a ton fo rebounds, looked up, and he had like 9. In the 3rd quarter, mom asked if he had a triple double yet, I looked at the LED ribbon the runs around the bowl, and saw Kidd already had a triple double. It was an amazing performance, and I am so grateful to see arguably JKIdd's 2 best games ever in 1 season (I was also at the game vs Phoeinix where he went for something like 38/14/14).But, as good as Kidd was, what he did wasn't as noticable as Carter's rampage. VC was on FIRE! 15-23 shooting, hitting 3's, amazingly difficult layups, and that nasty dunk off of Kidd's behind the back pass. He was fired up and put all that bad play from games 1 and 2 behind him.

 

[KMart?]

If Vince Carter decides to play as aggressively as he did last game, the Raptors don't pull out one more victory. If Vince Carter plays as aggressively as he did last game, look for the Nets to be a dark horse.