Game 19 (TOR v. SAC) Dec 5: Raps Look to Steal the Crown from Kings

[Mile High Champ]

(4-12)..............(4-14)
SACRAMENTO KINGS v. TORONTO RAPTORS

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Date: December 5
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento, CA
TV: Sportsnet One



PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS:


PG...........SG..........SF..........PF...........C


BROOKS----EVANS----SALMONS----THOMPSON----COUSINS



PG...........SG..........SF..........PF...........C

LOWRY----DEROZAN----PIETRUS----BARGNANI----VALANCIUNAS


STATS:

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Key Match UP


DeMar DeRozan v. Tyreke Evans

MHC TAKE:

Toronto is coming off another tough loss after being defeated by the Nuggets on the road in Denver. The Raps were out of it for most of the game but rallied in the 4th quarter to make a game of it and only lost by 3 points. The loss marked the 4th time the Raps have lost a game that was decided by less than 3 points. Tonight the Raptors will hope to bounce back when they travel to Sacramento to take on the struggling Kings. Evans has been nursing an injury of late but Kings Coach Keith Smart told the team's official website he expects Evans to play tonight against our Raptors.
Lets go Raptors!

[gwrighter]

There really isn't a player that can cover Bargnani tonight so I hope he'll take advantage of it.

[C_Mund]

There really isn't a player that can cover Bargnani tonight so I hope he'll take advantage of it.

Bingo. I just hope he gets a few touches in the post early so he doesn't just float all game. His post-ups have been rather effective from what I've seen this year.

Lowry/Brooks should be a fun match-up to watch, and it'll be interesting to see how Derozan and Evans go at each other. Cousins should put up some good stats against Val, so Jonas should put as much emphasis on the run as he can. I hope he can wear Boogie down if we're able to get out on a few rebounds/turnovers.

[DubbyDubbs]

this one should be close. both teams under acheiving big time so hopefully we see a good one.

[Bob_at_york]

this is one of the games I think we should win. We need it.

[Raps_93]

callin the win here

[DaoudS]

This is where DeMar should prove that he is a better basketball player than Tyreke Evans.

[Raps Insider 12]

This is where DeMar should prove that he is a better basketball player than Tyreke Evans.

You are the man.

[pebloemer]

This is where DeMar should prove that he is a better basketball player than Tyreke Evans.

It is an interesting matchup. Neither player has range. Tyreke has a better first step and ability to create shots for his teammates, but he'll probably be too small to defend DeRozan in the post. I don't think either player can defend the other.

[C_Mund]

It is an interesting matchup. Neither player has range. Tyreke has a better first step and ability to create shots for his teammates, but he'll probably be too small to defend DeRozan in the post. I don't think either player can defend the other.

That's a great analysis, which upon expansion could include the rest of both teams' rosters.

[pebloemer]

That's a great analysis, which upon expansion could include the rest of both teams' rosters.

Lol! Could be a shootout tonight.

[MrSoFreshSoClea]

Raptors lose by 15 calling it.

100-85

[BHF]

Raptors lose by 15 calling it.

100-85

Raptors win by 15 calling it.

[aman_13]

I will be surprised if the Raps win tonight, Sac at home is always tough.

I thinks Evans is questionable for this game.

[Raps08-09 Champ]

DeMarcus Cousins will go off today.