TO Stares Deathroit In The Eyes .

Kaput. Tonite the Raptors are facing a tough battle. It's very likely that they will be the Pistons next victims. Detroit is playing high quality basketball that even Boston suffered it's 1st home defeat at the hands of the Pistons. However , I do not discount the possibility of an upset. After all , Obama beat Hillary in Iowa despite the naysayers' initial predictions. ' You have done what the cynics say you cannot do ' said Barack O. to the Iowans after his victory . The problem is Sam is not an inspiring black man like Obama. While Obama's speeches inspire his supporters to ' go out and vote en masse ' . Sam's seem to have no effect on his players ! That's why the Raps are sometimes hot and sometimes as cold as a cat's nose. Sam be like Obama .... not like OSama !

For the Raptors to win the game tonight , they must play flawless basketball. Bargs must make his 3 point shots , CB4 must deliver from both ends of the court and Jose must not be rattled by the Pistons' guards. For sure Billups will body Jose up like Mr. Big Shot did to the Celtics' Rajan Rondo. Watch out also for ex Raptor Lindsay Hunter harassing defense on Jose . Coach Flip Saunders always apply the fullcourt defense even for a brief period when Hunter is on the court. That's the old element of surprise trick which is often good for 2-3 turnovers. That's enough to win a ballgame like what the Pistons did to the C's when the latter lost by a slim margin only. Hunter stole the ball at the midcourt at least 2 times . No worry . Jose is super smart . The Pistons' guards won't steal the ball from him. .... even if he eats the ball to hide it !