Crossing the Border-A Toronto Raptors Association

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The Raptor Report
A new GM and Coach in Toronto:
University at Buffalo Athletic Director Bryce Davis has been hired as the new General Manager and Head Coach of the Toronto Raptors. He appears to want to shake the Raptors up with a flurry of contracts and trades before the season opener against the 76ers.

Transaction Report:
Trades: Raptors get-Emeka Okafor Hornets get: Jose Calderon, Jamaal Magloire; Raptors get-'12 2nd round, '13 1st round (Nets) Nets get- '12 1st round (Raptors)
Signings: Gilbert Arenas 1 yr/$5.76M, Terrico White 2 yr/$994k

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Matchup Preview *|* November 2, 2011
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Philadelphia 76ers (0-0, Away)		Toronto Raptors (0-0, Home)
Projected Starters Jrue Holiday Point Guard Gilbert Arenas Jodie Meeks Shooting Guard Leandro Barbosa Andre Igoudala Small Forward DeMar DeRozan Elton Brand Power Forward Emeka Okafor Spencer Hawes Center Andrea Bargnani

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Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors
Nov 2, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Philadelphia (1-0)	32	27	32	34	125
Toronto (0-1)	28	32	24	37	121

Philadelphia 76ers
Key Player	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Andre Igoudala	35	10-19	2-2	8-11	11	11	3	2	2	24

Toronto Raptors
Key Player	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Andrea Bargnani	37	12-28	4-8	4-4	7	4	0	2	3	32

In a disappointing loss in the season opener, the Raptors, specifically Andrea Bargnani, proved they can run with the big boys. It came down to the fourth quarter, but Iggy and the 'Sixers proved too much for the Raptors.

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On his official blog, GM and Head Coach Bryce Davis announced that he will be providing updates and inside news throughout this season and the years to come. In fact, he released his official depth chart today. Here it is.

Toronto Raptors Depth Chart - 2011-12
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Gilbert Arenas	Jerryd Bayless	Anthony Carter
SG	Leandro Barbosa	DeMar DeRozan	Rasual Butler
SF	DeMar DeRozan	Linas Kleiza	Gary Forbes
PF	Emeka Okafor	Ed Davis	James Johnson
C	Andrea Bargnani	Aaron Gray

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This is great! Keep it up!

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Get ready folks, a barrage of posts coming in the next few days.

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Today's Raptors game looks like it will be a close one. After Wednesday's disappointment, they better bring their A-Game tonight

Matchup Preview | November 4, 2011
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Toronto Raptors (0-1, Away)		Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1, Home)
Projected Starters Gilbert Arenas Point Guard Kyrie Irving Leandro Barbosa Shooting Guard Anthony Parker DeMar DeRozan Small Forward Alonzo Gee Emeka Okafor Power Forward Antawn Jamison Andrea Bargnani Center Anderson Verejao

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Nothing to say. Just a horrible defensive effort.

Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 4, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Toronto (0-2)	32	23	26	39	120
Cleveland (1-1)	25	31	38	29	123

Toronto Raptors
Key Player	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
DeMar DeRozan	39	10-22	0-2	9-10	6	2	1	1	1	29

Cleveland Cavaliers
Key Player	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Anderson Verejao	35	8-11	0-0	0-2	18	2	1	1	1	16