Bargs really is the only thing that makes this team watchable. His third quarter last night was the most impressive quarter I've seen from a Raptor in a very long time. Defense is still a work in progress, but he had a crucial block on Gortat last night, in a help-situation no less. But the Suns were doing a good job using screens to leave Bargnani defending Nash, which was a disasterous mismatch for the Raptors.
So frustrated with Ed Davis and DeRozan. I really thought those two guys were going to be the key parts of our core, but they've shown nothing in the last few weeks.
On the flip side, James Johnson has put together three solid games in a row, and he doesn't look out of place in the starting lineup (which is only possible because Kleiza's back and playing well off the bench). Finally Butler's getting buried on the bench, where he should be.
Aaron Grey is growing on me. Not great at anything, but knows his role and doesn't try to do too much. Overall, I like the new starting lineup.
As much as losses are good for the team this year, it's still important to get a win every now and then to keep morale from plummeting, and last night was one of the few winnable games they have this month.
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