Former Finalists Way Too Much for T.O.
Eastern Powerhouse stomp Raps
Rip pumps his fist in apporval of the Pistons victory
This game was supposed to be an indication of where the Raptors stand in
the Eastern Conference. Instead Raptors tempers flared as they took a
beating from Rip Hamilton and company. New Raptor Jayceon Taylor and
first year Raptor Mike James got into a confrentation which saw Jayceon
being ejected. In a night that was supposed to be a step forward
[acquiring 3 new players] it turned out to be a discusting showing on the
Raptors part. The arguement between the two resulted in a shoving match
it happened in the second quarter. It started when they were trailing by 10
and Mike James took 5 quick 3's [missing all 5] Jayceon didn't approve
and told him "go sit on the bench, scrub". Mike didn't take kindly to this
and pushed 6'4" Jayceon saying "**** you, your contract is almost over".
The Game pushed James on the ground and tried to kick him but the ref
intervened. Game was ejected and Mitchell pulled James. The Raptors
are now officially at a crossroad, they need to get rid of one of these guys
and protect their core of Bosh, Charlie, Graham, and Claxton.
-- Game Notes
[1W-2L]
71 @
91 
[3W-0L]

Detroit starts off swinging, leading
27-18. Sheed led with 8.

They don't stop either, they win this quarter
27-10. Ben scored 11 points and 5 boards.

James chucks up a 3, which causes controversy as he went
0-5 in the game

Ofcourse Sheed had to get in on the action, he gets a T for pushing Joey Graham.
Game Leaders:
Player of the Game 8) - Rip Hamilton 28 points.

Points: Hamilton 28 ; Peterson 16

Rebounds: R.Wallace 10 ; Nesterovic 10

Assists: Hamilton 5 assists ; Claxton 7 assists

Claxton had 12 points 7 assists. Bass played 2mins[no stats] , Butler 8 mins[no stats].
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vs. Cleveland

Player Stats / League Standings @ 5 games.