Raptors vs Hawks Preview

Raptors are set to throw down in Hotlanta tonight. In the past couple years this match up has been a guaranteed sleeper. They were two teams with nothing to play for and no superstars to watch. Fans would spend the game their numbing their brains with over priced beer, watching saggy boobed cheerleaders do the Macarena. But no longer Raptor fans!

The Raptors and Hawks are two young teams on the up and up. Both have legitimate young superstars, a strong cast of supporting players and bright futures. Their games are exciting and there is a healthy rivalry growing between these two teams. They play with a self respect that wasn’t there in the past. They are demanding more from themselves every night and are learning how to win. This isn’t a Knick-Heat playoff game but there is a sense that both teams step up their games when they meet.

The Raptors are rolling along right now and the won 3 of the monthly awards handed out by the NBA. Bosh was the much deserved player of the month. He shot .547 from the field, had 137 boards and only scored 24 less points than D Wade! Andrea Bargnani won rookie of the month honors. He had a great month but still isn’t a lock for Rookie of the Year. Sam Mitchell pulled a Homer and was awarded with coach of the month honors. That isn’t going to save his job and nor should it. Mitchell will be a good coach someday but he needs more experience.

I am predicting a Raptor win tonight. Bosh will drain 25 points and 10 boards. I want to see T.J. Ford bring his “A” game tonight and get some time on the floor with Calderon. Rob, what do you think? Lets hear your predictions on tonight. You’re getting called out buddy!