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[hova-]

Your really doing well. I agree on AK47. This guy is too expensive to play such a small role on your roster. Youre pretty stacked right now. Maybe you could dump him for some talent.
Nice recaps. Really neat layout. Keep it up.

[newc]

wow, readed this for first time and it's really great. you have another follower here

[kibaxx7]

Nice job... but did you post the "Awake" blog twice? Or it's just me?

[john26]

hova-, that's what i have been thinking lately. Having him stunts the other players' growth, particularly Bargnani, but he's still reliable on providing defense when needed.

newc, thanks.

thierryhenry50, yes i did. removed the other 'entry'

[Its_asdf]

2. Anthony Parker is still an underrated player even if his game took a step back this year. He isolates himself so quick against his defender and his release is fast he can be a threat from the perimeter through the game.

If only this were true in real life.... Parker's release isn't too bad, but he really makes his shots way more difficult than he should (fading away a la VC from mid range with no one on him).

On another note, you and I both seem to have the problem of getting absolutely raped by shooting too many threes... Maybe it's Raptor fan syndrome, but I sure as hell can't make any threes in my dynasty either.

[john26]

Its_asdf, I kinda have that syndrome where I need to be careful with my percentages, but so far, I have not been successful with the three.

[john26]

john26's Raptors Blog - Staying Alive
30 March 2009, 3:11 pm

Two straight losses against two poor teams. How the hell did we pull that off? Is our team falling apart now that the postseason is nearing? We certainly don't need this, and with 9 games left in the season, we have to get back on the winning track as soon as possible.

The loss against Thunder - it was a high scoring game, that consisted of terrible defense from both teams, particularly us because our team let a rookie, Russell Westbrook, torch us with 40 points, on 17-21 shooting from the line. That's almost an entire team's average output for one game. Chris Bosh sucked on defense, while Kevin Durant was making threes from everywhere.

The one against the Bulls was certainly worse, as most of our second unit did not show anything. Rudy Fernandez was limited to four points, had a disappearing act. Nicolas Batum was also another disappearing act, only making a shot in 13 minutes of playing time. At least Antoine Wright wasn't that terrible, because he blocked a shot.

Where's the intensity? Didn't our GM address this problem by continually overhauling the roster before the deadline for most of this season, getting steals from most of his trades. This is not the best time to be terrible, and certainly not the best time to forget how to play defense.


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[Lamrock]

I've been following for a while, but between having a rival Raptors dynasty, laziness and not liking your trades, I haven't stopped by before. Nice dynasty. I love that you've played this whole season. Don't see that too often. I wish you would post your record though. I have no idea where you're at.

[john26]

Lamrock, hello, record and everything you need to know at first post. On the next few posts are few things happening in the association. All transactions that happen are not archived (so after approx. 2 weeks from posting it, I delete it then replace with new transactions)

[hova-]

two tough losses. You really have to improve on defense. You can keep up with these high scoring games on offense but it does not help you to win games especially when its that close. Maybe Ak47 should see more minutes as he is your best defender. Still sweet recaps, three in a row I like it.

[Martti.]

In both losses you allowed over .500 shooting. You should really start focusing on defense. You have pretty good defensive players on your team.

[kibaxx7]

Yep, as Martti said, you should focus a little more on defense. Loving the pics.

[john26]

Ok, I will try to focus on defense now going to the playoffs.

[hova-]

Nice wins. 17 to 3 turnovers against the Magic, very good job pressuring the ball. Its all up to defense if you want to make it to the playoffs.
Keep up the good stuff. Your style is sweet.

[cavs4872]

Your recaps are great. Nice job getting two solid wins on the road.

[kibaxx7]

Bosh 1 reb? Great wins!

[john26]

hova-, XxCavaliers, thierryhenry50, thanks for the praises



hey guys, i have a question. Anyone used hades editor before? Does it work well if i edit name of prospects and details? I want to include a realistic draft class in my association

[Its_asdf]

A solid win followed by a dud against Atlanta. It can get frustrating sometimes trying to stop players like Mike Bibby whos field goal/three point ratings are through the roof. At least a position in the playoffs is secure now. On paper you'd think a team with Butler, Batum and Kirilenko as defenders would be a bit better defensively.

[Clutch]

3 out of 4 W's looks good; love the presentation/format too

[Martti.]

Congrats on making the Playoffs!

[kibaxx7]

I guess the playoff berth was the goal. Tough loss against the Hawks...

[john26]

Its_asdf, man-on-man defense is excellent, team defense is poor
Clutch, Martti., thanks guys
thierryhenry50, yes it was

[hova-]

Good wins and the playoff berth. Seems like everything is running well for you. Also good to see AK47 stepping up a bit. You'll need him in the playoffs.

[Its_asdf]

It seems to me like your team really needs a chemistry boost. Your roster is absolutely nasty but it doesn't seem like your players are in sync. You're really going to need to start winning against teams like Indiana if you're going to have any hope in the playoffs.

[john26]

hova-, Been giving him more touches lately.
Its_asdf, chemistry's below 15%, have no idea how to up it without trading a good player