Toronto is Canada's largest city and the economic center of Canada, the capital of Ontario, located in the South Ontario region on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario. With a population of 2.79 million, Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the fourth largest city in North America. Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and its diverse ethnic identity makes the city a vibrant and vibrant city. Here, 49% of the residents are immigrants from more than 100 nationalities around the world, and more than 140 languages come together in this North American metropolis to compose a beautiful and harmonious music. Due to its extremely low crime rate, pleasant environment, and high quality of life, Toronto is considered one of the most livable cities in the world. But at the same time, Toronto is also the most expensive city in Canada for consumer goods. The sport here is also quite famous, especially the Toronto Raptors in the NBA league.

The Toronto Raptors are one of the youngest teams in the NBA, born in 1995 as part of the NBA's overseas expansion plan, and their home stadium was located in Toronto, Canada. Although the team has a short history, it quickly became one of the most competitive teams in the East after joining the NBA for a few years.

In 2000, the Raptors accomplished their goal and made it to the playoffs, but they didn't stop there. General manager Glenn Gruward has had a busy summer reinforcing his squad. New additions to the roof include rookie Morris Peterson, free agent Mark Jackson and Collis Williamson, who was traded for Doug Christie. Vince Carter also had a busy summer, helping the U.S. team win gold at the Sydney Olympics. Carter continued to write his own dunk myths, including his jaw-dropping dunk and the heavy dunk of (indeed) 7-foot-2" French center Frederick Weiss (it is said that because the center Frederick Weiss chose to retire after this dunk, this dunk has earned the nickname "Death Dunk").

The first half of the season for the Raptors was undoubtedly a success, with a 26-23 record and three players participating in the All-Star Weekend in Washington. Carter once again led the league by 1717687 votes and appeared in the Eastern Conference All-Star starting lineup alongside Antonio Davis. Peterson was also drafted for the Rookie All-Star Game.

In January, Toronto Raptors general manager Grove sent veteran center Kevin Willis, as well as Gates Joseph and Alec Ladojevic, in exchange for Keon Clark, Tracy Murray and Marmando Ndayer of the Denver Nuggets. This personnel change has boosted the morale of the whole team.

In the last few months, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors have played each other once, but that was in Philadelphia, and now back in Toronto, the Raptors are more confident because this time they have arrived at their home court, Toronto.

It's nothing strong here, it's just cold, which makes some players of the 76ers very uncomfortable, especially Luke, a player who has lived in the South for a long time. "It's so cold!" Even a player like Luke, who doesn't usually complain about being tired, couldn't help but sigh.

"It's nothing," said Reed on one side, "Vancouver is more annoyed, it's okay here!" ”

"You know all this?" Luke asked.

"Of course," Reed looked at "I had been to Vancouver and Toronto, and I thought it would be very possible to go to these two places." ”

"Ouch......" Luke sighed. How can such a place accommodate people?"

"That's it." Reid replied, "A lot of players don't want to stay here longer, players like Camby, Maddie choose to play for two more years and leave, while players like Alston don't come at all!" ”

"Hey, let's go." Luke said, "Let's go see these poor kids!" ”

The Air Canada Centre in Toronto, home of the Toronto Raptors.

The cold winter months have not dampened the enthusiasm of the people of Toronto, and the Air Canada Centre is full.

After this year's trade, the Raptors have a very good lineup: there is Vinson Carter on the outside; Tracy Murray, who is known as one of the league's most accurate three-point shooters, and new members of the team, including rookie Morris Peterson, became Carter's super assistant; There is also a defensive interior combination of Keown Clarke and Antonio Davis on the inside, and there is also a super scorer of Collis Williamson on the bench, which is almost a perfect lineup, according to this lineup, it is actually nothing to enter the Finals, but with the Philadelphia 76ers here, they are destined to be supporting roles.

Especially Luke and Big Ben are here. For Vinson Carter, Luke is quite familiar, last time it was because he completely blocked Vinson Carter, and the interior Big Ben overturned the old center Kevin Willis, so that the Toronto Raptors made a trade, traded Kevin Willis away, and came back with a stronger interior lineman. But Luke didn't think it was a big deal.

Keion Clarke is an interior player who has high hopes for the Toronto Raptors. "Octopus" Clark was once the league's leading blocker, and he once averaged 2.4 blocks in just 20 minutes per game, which is really amazing. This is a perfect fit for the Toronto Raptors, who are missing interior players. Coupled with Antonio Davis, who is already a fierce power forward, it was originally a very good interior lineup. But they met 76 people.

Keown Clark is 6 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 221 pounds. The height will be the same (after 2007, the center of this height will be the main force, and now almost all of them are taller than this), and only 221 pounds is enough to play a power forward, which is still too light for a center, in front of Big Ben except for height, Keon Clarke is almost useless, of course, he will score more than Big Ben, which is also an advantage.

Looking at the opposite lineup, Larry also sent a countermeasure: the center forward is still Big Ben Catalon Hill. The small forward is Tony Kukoc, who had almost a full game off last time, and Luke is the backcourt duo with Reid.

"Really, you have to start two games in a row, how can you do it!" Reed said as he prepared for the event.

"Be content." Luke smiled and said, "A lot of people can't ask for the opportunity, so you can catch up, if Allen comes back, your starters will be hungry!" ”

"Then let Alendor hurt for a while, God!" Reed shouted.

"Be quiet!" Luke quickly covered Reed's mouth, "You dare to say such things!" ”

"I just hope it's okay." Reed opened Luke's hand.

"You have to know that if Larry hears this kind of thing, as long as you are still in the 76ers, you don't want to play in this life, you know!" Luke said.

"Yes, yes, I know Larry loves Aaron, that's something everybody knows, but let's talk about it now." Reid said indifferently.

"Don't have that mentality, Michael." Luke said, "You know, Aaron is our leader......"

"If you become a leader, wouldn't it be okay?" Reid said.

"What do you say again?" Luke was taken aback.

"Didn't I say you became the leader of the 76ers?"

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