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[Azzdogs]

THE TORONTO TIMES

CALDERON HAS BEEN TRADED TO LAKERS FOR DEREK FISHER

It is official Derek Fisher is a Raptor and Jose Calderon is a Laker. The Raptors this season are looking like making a strong playoff run and it was vital for them to acquire someone with a wealth of experience. This experience came in the form of 13 year NBA veteran Derek Fisher. The Lakers were also looking for a younger point guard which will keep them in championship contention for years to come. They saw Calderon as a good choice due to his vision and his terrific passing. Calderon and Pau Gasol are also teammates on the Spanish National Team so when Phil Jackson saw the opportunity to pair the two up he just couldn't resist. The trade works out for both teams as the Raptors gain experience and the Lakers gain a quality young player who continues to grow every season. It will believed that Fisher will play in the Raptors upcoming match against the Celtics were he will come off the bench. We here at the Times can't wait to see what he adds to the Raptors.


TO TORONTO

TO LA LAKERS

[Dee.]

Lakers Ripped you for sure.

[Azzdogs]

Lakers Ripped you for sure.

Yeah probably But I was hopeless with Calderon and couldn't knock down a shot so I just wanted a quality point who I knew I could knock down jumpers with.

[Lamrock]

Not a fan of the trade, but it balances out the Mayo trade I guess. Think you should have gotten a first rounder out of it, but w/e.

[Kenny]

If Calderon was going to be sitting on the bench anyway, it's not a bad trade. Fisher is still a very skilled guard and his clutch shooting is amongst the best in the league. It'll be interesting to see what effect this has on your team

[Azzdogs]

If Calderon was going to be sitting on the bench anyway, it's not a bad trade. Fisher is still a very skilled guard and his clutch shooting is amongst the best in the league. It'll be interesting to see what effect this has on your team

Thanks for the support Thats exactly why I wanted Fisher. When are you updating your nuggets dynasty?

[kibaxx7]

Not a fan of the trade, but it balances out the Mayo trade I guess

That's what I was gonna say

[kaiser_kobe]

You ripped some teams, and some teams ripped you. That is NBA.

Well, you should include Mbenga or draft picks with it but...btw, will the Lakers start Farmar or Brown over Calderon?

[Azzdogs]

You ripped some teams, and some teams ripped you. That is NBA.

Well, you should include Mbenga or draft picks with it but...btw, will the Lakers start Farmar or Brown over Calderon?

Na Calderon is starting.

[Azzdogs]

THE TORONTO TIMES

CALDERON NOT MISSED AS RAPTORS DEFEAT ATLANTIC RIVALS BOSTON

The Raptors went to the Banknorth Garden with a new face on the bench in Derek Fisher. The trade to acquire Fisher has been critized by many but he proved all his doubters wrong. Off the bench Fisher had a good Raptors debut scoring 12 points, 3 assists and 2 steals. The game itself was very odd as the top score on the Raptors team was Tyrus Thomas with 16 points. However that just shows what an unselfish team this Raptors outfit is and how they have a real chance in this years playoff series. The Raptors have a tough 2 game stretch were they will face the San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic. Derek Fisher will also be introduced to the Toronto crowd tomorrow night and it will be interesting to see what their reaction is after a good game in Boston.

FINAL RESULT: 97 - 86 (W)
TOR: 19 25 37 16
BOS: 18 21 21 26

FISHER IN HIS NEW OUTFIT

KG WITH A NASTY BLOCK ON THOMAS
SPRITE PLAYER OF THE GAME

I 15 PTS I 13 REBS I 3 AST I 3 BLK I 5-1 FG I 5-6 FT I
POINTS
22 - RAY ALLEN
19 - PAUL PIERCE
18 - RAJON RONDO
REBOUNDS
15 - KEVIN GARNETT
13 CHRIS BOSH
11 - RASHEED WALLACE
ASSISTS
11 - MARCUS BANKS
8 - RAJON RONDO
5 - OJ MAYO

[Azzdogs]

THE TORONTO TIMES

DUNCAN LESS SPURS ARE NO MATCH FOR THE RAPTORS

The Raptors were at home and facing a Spurs outfit without their main man Tim Duncan due to injury and were on the back foot from the beginning. The Raptors have been in great form lately and credit has to be given to the bench and the points they are putting up from the likes of Thomas and DeRozan. For the second game now no Raptors player has scored over 20 points which is very odd as they have 2 league leading pointscores in Bosh and Turkoglu. However even if they're not scoring the high points a wins a win and here at the TImes we'll take it. The next match is in Orlando were the Magic are eager to get vengence after they were mocked by the Raptors in a heated battle in their last encounter.

FINAL RESULT: 94 - 78 (W)
TOR: 26 19 23 26
SAS: 11 10 26 31

ROOKIE DEMAR DEROZAN IS LEARNING FROM THE EXPERIENCED DEREK FISHER

HIGH FLYING OJ MAYO

HEDO TURKOGLU TURNING BACK RJ
SPRITE PLAYER OF THE GAME

I12 PTS I 1 REBS I 8 AST I 3 STL I 5-6 FG I 2-3 3P I
POINTS
25 - TONY PARKER
18 - HEDO TURKOGLU
15 - MANU GINOBILI
REBOUNDS
15 - THEO RATLIFF
10 - ANTONIO MCDYESS
6 - ANDREA BARGNANI
ASSISTS
8 - MARCUS BANKS
6 - TONY PARKER
5 - DEMAR DEROZAN

[kaiser_kobe]

nice winning streak! maybe the addition of Derek Fisher have some good luck in it ...btw, is marcus banks on steroids? bcoz being the player of the game is very rare for him ...

[Azzdogs]

nice winning streak! maybe the addition of Derek Fisher have some good luck in it ...btw, is marcus banks on steroids? bcoz being the player of the game is very rare for him ...

Yeah I know, I should make him hand in a sample to see if he tests positive to performance enhancers.

[cavs4872]

How did Fisher do in your last game? He seems like a great addition to your second unit.

[Azzdogs]

How did Fisher do in your last game? He seems like a great addition to your second unit.

Yeah he makes my second unit so strong and if Banks has a form slump or injury he could just slide into the role. He got 10 pts, 1 rebs, 4 ast, 2 stl.

[cavs4872]

He got 10 pts, 1 rebs, 4 ast, 2 stl.

Nice. That's almost Sixth Man of the Year caliber.

[Azzdogs]

He got 10 pts, 1 rebs, 4 ast, 2 stl.

Nice. That's almost Sixth Man of the Year caliber.

Yeah hopefully he can keep it up. But what I most wanted him for is the playoffs and in clutch situations.

[Azzdogs]

THE TORONTO TIMES

DEREK FISHER HITS THE GAME WINNER IN ORLANDO

The Raptors and Magic faced off for the third time this season in what has become a heated battle between the two teams. However unlike anytime before the Raptors had Derek Fisher and in the end he proved to be the difference. Throughout the game off the bench Fisher had been consistent and then with a minute thirty to go Jay Triano decided to take off Banks and put Fisher on. When Fisher went on the court he had an immediate impact and stripped the ball of Jameer Nelson and then drove to the basket for a lay up. Then the score was 98-97 with 24 seconds on the clock and who else but Derek Fisher was handed the ball and cool as a cucumber he held the ball and then when the clock was getting close to zero he made a drive to the hoop and then pulled back and made an easy jumper. Fishers finished with 16 points (8-11 FG), 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. Fishersperformance really illustrates why the Raptors were willing to trade away Calderon and how vital Fisher will be at the end of games and more importantly in the playoffs. The Raptors next challange is the 76ers and lets hope they can continue this streak and get the win.

FINAL RESULT: 99 - 98 (W)
TOR: 22 25 22 30
ORL: 20 28 19 31

OJ MAYO HITTING A TREY. HE HAD 21 POINTS ON THE NIGHT

CARTER SLAMMING IT DOWN. HE HAD 23 POINTS ON THE NIGHT
SPRITE PLAYER OF THE GAME

I 29 PTS I 2 REBS I 9 AST I 11-27 FG I 1-3 3P I6-6 FT I
POINTS
29 - JAMEER NELSON
24 - HEDO TURKOGLU
23 - VINCE CARTER
REBOUNDS
15 - MARCIN GORTAT
12 - DWIGHT HOWARD
10 - CHRIS BOSH
ASSISTS
9 - JAMEER NELSON
6 - MARCUS BANKS
5 - DEREK FISHER, OJ MAYO, VINCE CARTER

[dare]

Nice win over three great teams the Fisher trade was not that good but it balance your previous trade (the OJ Mayo trade ) your on a roll keep it up

[Azzdogs]

Nice win over three great teams the Fisher trade was not that good but it balance your previous trade (the OJ Mayo trade ) your on a roll keep it up

Yeah all my players are on fire lets just hope that they can keep on this hot streak because the Eastern Conference is really tight.

[Azzdogs]

Am going away for Christmas and just wanted to say how happy I am to have found this forum. Just wanted to wish all NBA gamers a very Merry Christmas!

[kibaxx7]

just wanted to say how happy I am to have found this forum.

Great to have you on board man. Merry Christmas!

[RDV23]

awh your leaving as soon as I started follow.
But props on the trade, worked out well for you.
Also how are you getting those pictures from your ps3 to the computer?

[cavs4872]

But what I most wanted him for is the playoffs and in clutch situations.

Christmas came a little soon for you then. Excellent win, and a great effort by Derek coming off of the bench.

[Kenny]

Hope you have a great christmas
Since my dynasty is temporarily on hiatus, this is going to be the one I follow religiously