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Eric Smith: Tough night for the Raps but this is a bright light... From PR: Scottie Barnes has recorded 2000 career reb. He is the fastest player in franchise history to reach 2000+ rebounds & 1000+ asst (267 gms). Barnes also only player from '21 draft class to reach 4500+ pts & 2000+ reb

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Eric Smith: Via Raps PR: INJURY UPDATE: Ochai Agbaji received three stitches on his right hand. Agbaji will not return.

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Eric Smith: Huge ovation for Vince Carter in Montreal -- many standing for VC

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Eric Smith: Masai Ujiri, understandably, emotional when speaking about the passing of Dikembe Mutombo. "It is not a good day for us, for basketball, for sports...for Africa. We will celebrate him big. I'm proud that I knew him...worked with him. This one hits home."

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Eric Smith: Note from Warriors PR... Otto Porter will receive his 2022 Championship ring at mid-court right before tonight's tipoff. Steph Curry will present it to Otto.

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Eric Smith: Officially official. pic.twitter.com/tdWMCF43iZ

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Eric Smith: Via Raps PR: The Raptors announced Friday that they have signed forward Justise Winslow. In a corresponding move, they have waived centre Makur Maker

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Eric Smith: Pascal Siakam has passed Jose Calderon for 8th on the Raptors All-Time three pointers list

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Eric Smith: Nick Nurse asked he would change one rule in the NBA... He says...the challenge rule. Says he'd get rid of it completely.

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Eric Smith: Ty Lue says Siakam "reminds me a lot of the Greek Freak" -- in terms of his versatility & skillset and the fact that he can guard and also forces you to guard 1 through 5

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Eric Smith: Nick Nurse re: the work ethic of Pascal & Fred: they are always in early in the morning. They understand this is what it is. It's not a part time thing. I think they learned from (Kawhi).

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Eric Smith: Luka said he helped OG off the floor in the middle of the game (in the middle of the play) because OG is one of the nicest guys in the league & doesn't talk any trash. Says it's about respect. Doncic also spoke about how great OG is (on both ends) and how complete his game is.

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Eric Smith: Jason Kidd re: Anunoby _____ OG is playing at a high level on both ends He's going to be talked about as defensive player of the year  I'd say he's having an all star year

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Eric Smith: Nick Nurse re: Siakam "My main concern...how does it look late game..." Says OG, Gary & Scottie will see more opportunities Says the Raps got a taste of this last year, early on, when Pascal was coming back from his shoulder surgery

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