Agreed, some very good signs tonight, but the third quarter collapse was a little worrying. Every team is going to go on runs, but there are times when the Raptors seem very weak at being able to push back. Still, I don' think NY got any closer than 8. I really like Jay Triano as an individual, but I'm starting to seriously question his coaching ability; the mental toughness this team needs is just not there.
Calderon had a great game too: he's getting some of his aggressiveness back. Still weak defensively, but not as weak as early this season. And his mistakes aren't the result of laziness, but usually the result of closing out too hard and getting out of position.
Bargnani looked great. His post defense has really taken a big step this month, but he's still weak against opposing big-men who have some range to their game. I didn't see the Pacers game, but it sounds like that was an issue again against Murphy.
I agree on DeRozan, he shows promise. He needs to work on his outside jumper, but when he has that going, he's got a lot of weapons. Already he's the best player around the rim of any Raptor since Carter, but he lacks Carter's versatility.
I can't imagine Bosh going to New York; if you swap out Lee for Bosh, that's not a championship team, and is probably a weaker team than the Raptors with Bosh. Unless NY can get James and still have room to fit Bosh under the soft cap, I don't see him going there.
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