He’s another guy who’s been down with various miseries on a routine basis, missing 122 games in the last four seasons. Perhaps that’s why he no longer wants to bang with the other bigs in the low post. If he’s determined to play soft, then he’ll stay healthy but will forfeit a huge part of his value.
Whichever way O’Neal decides to play, the odds of his staying healthy and becoming a major factor in Toronto’s season are 3:1.
In 2001, Vince Carter and Allen Iverson met in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. What ensued was one of the greatest playoff duels in NBA history. Iverson got the ball rolling when he scored 54 points in Game 2 to even the series up at one game a piece. Carter then responded with a 50 point game of his own in Game 3 to put the Raptors up 2-1. For the series, Carter averaged 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists while shooting 47% from the field, 42% from the three-point line, and 84% from the free throw line. Iverson averaged 33 points on 40% from the field, 43% from the three-point line, and 79% from the free throw line. Allen also grabbed an average of 4 rebounds and 7 assists. Statistically, Carter may have won the individual battle, but the league MVP Iverson won the war as Carter missed a potential game-winner with 3.6 seconds remaining in Game 7.
Score Media is launching its new interactive HD studio with a free street party featuring appearances by musicians and celebrities, such as Kardinal Offishall, The Trews, Toronto Raptors’ Jermaine O’Neal and Olympic gold medalist Donovan Bailey. The party will take place at Toronto’s King and Peter streets between 4 and 10 pm on Sept. 20. the event will also broadcast live that evening from 7 to 8:30 pm.
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I was at that 50/50 VC/AI game, and it was a delight to watch. However, I distinctly remember yelling at Vince to drive, instead of settle for all those three pointers. I think he hit 7 of 8 at one point, nearly tit-for-tat with Iverson.
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