Game 50 - @ Atlanta (L 100-87 / 13-37 / streak L13) Wednesday February 2, 2011
Watched fourth quarter
Fifty games into the season and the Raptors are on a real slide. Their losing streak now totals thirteen games, which is also their win total for the season. The Raptors have lost 13 in a row for the first time in nine years. During this 13 game losing streak, the Raps have scored over 100 points just three times (once in overtime). For a team that has always relied on one of the highest scoring offenses in the league to counteract one of the worst defenses in the league, both offense and defense seem to be suffering.
The Raptors stayed within six points at the start of the fourth quarter in this game thanks to the efforts of Amir Johnson (20 points, 14 rebounds) and DeMar DeRozan (16 points). Bargnani has been really flat lately and shooting about 27% over the last couple of games, he finished with 12. The Hawk's Joe Johnson proved his All-Star worth putting up a season-high 37 points and 8 assists, while Josh Smith and Al Horford both finished with rebounding double-doubles with 18 and 11, and 12 and 14 respectively. The Raptors look for a win next at home Friday against Minnesota.
PS. All-Star Reserves announced tonight at 7 before Orlando Magic-Miami Heat game!
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