Game Wrap Up 3/28/2010 @ Miami (Let the Collapses Continue)

I have to say, a 97-92 prediction and the game ending 97-94 looks might good. Definitely makes up for the Nuggets prediction. What my prediction didn't have was a 17 point comeback, and second straight fourth quarter 10+ point lead collapse. Teams show what they are made of in the fourth quarter of games. Collapsing generally shows a lack of mental toughness, or a team that has checked out on their coach and their season.

That has to be the current question about the Raptors. Do they still really care. People have been starting to question whether Bosh is really still committed to this team. It's not in Bosh's nature to quit, but the reality of the situation is that he's not going to be able to take this team, put it on his back, and go anywhere come playoff time. It seems that for the next 4-5 years, the Raptors as currently constructed would be peeking as a 45-49 win team who might compete for a 4 seed in their best year. Not a team that is going to be competing for championships. So while I believe he is doing his best, (unlike a certain traitor) I think that the losing is starting to really take it's toll on Mr. Bosh.  It seems that almost everyone I talk to has now accepted that he is probably going to be gone after the season. No one wants to say "oh, this team is too good for him to leave. I've heard excuses like "He's loved here, he won't be as beloved elsewhere". That's obviously untrue. If he went to New York, he'd have a chance to turn around a storied franchise in the biggest market in North America. More sponsorship money, more exposure, more fame. And if they work a sign and trade for Bosh, lots of room for other help.

We'll have to see if the Raptors can A) Make the playoffs. B) somehow put everything together again and make some noise beating a much better team in the first round. Only then will Chris have something to consider. But any more collapses and we might as well say goodbye to him.