With Andrea Bargnani sitting out with a strained left hamstring the Raptors jumped out to an early lead but blew a 16-point lead. Danny Granger was assessed a second technical foul and ejected for staring down Ed Davis after a block, which may have been the turning point for the Pacers. Down three with the clock winding down the Pacers intentionally fouled Jamaal Magloire who missed both free throws, and is shooting just 14% from the stripe on the season. Though DeRozan finished with 23 points, it was evident that scoring depth behind Bargnani is significantly lacking.
Raptor Highlight of the Night; Jose Calderon alley-oop to James Johnson
Game 13- @ Chicago (L 77-64 / 4-9 / streak L4) Saturday January 14, 2012.
If last game was a hint that the Raptors would struggle offensively without Bargnani, this game proved it. The Raptors struggled to score and ended up with just 64 points, led by Leandro Barbosa with 15. James Johnson had 12 points against his former team before rolling his ankle and leaving the game, but he would be okay. Derrick Rose had a game-high 18 points and 11 assists, Taj Gibson had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and Joachim Noah collected 12 rebounds as the Bulls start the season 5-0 at home.
Raptor Highlight of the Night; DeMar DeRozan finishes with two hands on the fast break
Game 14- @ Atlanta (L 93-84 / 4-10 / streak L5) Tuesday January 16, 2012.
On Martin Luther King Day, the NBA had its annual basketball marathon with the Raptors playing at 4pm in Atlanta. Josh Smith had a huge game with 28 points, 15 rebounds and a dependable jump shot. Jose Calderon had 13 points and Barbosa had 22 in the loss, the Raptors third game without Andrea Bargnani.
Raptor Highlight of the Night; Jamaal Magloire swats Josh Smith
The Week Ahead
Wednesday, Jan 18 - @ Boston Celtics. 7:30pm
Friday, Jan 20 - vs Portland Trail Blazers. 8pm
Sunday, Jan 22 - @ LA Clippers. 3:30pm
Tuesday, Jan 24 - @ Phoenix Suns. 9pm
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