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Smith & Jones

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the biggest stories across the NBA and the Raptors.

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00:49:22

Inconsistency Plagues Raptors in Loss to Thunder

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2021/12/09

Eric Smith & Paul Jones look back at the Toronto Raptors 110-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the difficult third quarter that led to the loss (0:49). Later the fellas address the breaking news of the Raptors canceling their practice out of an abundance of caution due to health and safety protocols (21:27). Jared Greenberg of the NBA on TNT discusses how the NBA has handled their protocols throughout the season, if the Bulls' success is sustainable, why Frank Vogel being on the hot seat in

00:48:43

Is Nick Nurse the NBA’s Best Coach?

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2021/12/08

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by 'NBA Today’ host Justin Termine to look at the storied rivalry between the Celtics and Lakers (12:50). The guys also discuss the concerns about Luka Dončić’s fitness, the Pacers reportedly making their top players available, and Justin shares high-praise for Raptors coach Nick Nurse (20:34). Alvin Williams joins the show to list his favourite rivalries in the NBA as a fan and player before continuing the conversation on Nick Nurse: is he the best head coach

00:48:48

A Deep Dive Into DeMar DeRozan's Work Ethic With C.J....

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2021/12/07

Eric Smith and Paul Jones open the show briefly recapping the Bills' 14-10 loss to the Patriots (0:15). Next, former Raptors guard C.J. Miles talks about the differences in the game from when he broke into the league until now, DeMar DeRozan’s work ethic and impressive season, and staying ready to get back into the NBA (16:55). To wrap, Eric and Jonesy welcome NBA Champion and CBS Sports HQ Analyst Avery Johnson to the show to discuss the problems in Portland and how he believes the organization

00:48:50

Should the Blazers Trade for Ben Simmons?

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2021/12/06

Eric Smith & Paul Jones recap the Raptors' 102-90 victory over the Washington Wizards, where they focused in on Toronto executing their offense, Pascal Siakam’s big 31-point night, and Chris Boucher finding his game (0:30). Next, ESPN’s Bobby Marks shares his thoughts on the Raptors and Scottie Barnes, the market for Portland’s top players, and whether trading for Ben Simmons makes sense for the Blazers (28:49).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do

00:48:37

Raptors Get Back in the Win Column

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2021/12/03

Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the huge 97-93 Raptors win over the Giannis-less Bucks at Scotiabank Arena, including the scorching play of Fred VanVleet down the stretch. Afterwards, they bring on Wizards Radio Analyst Glenn Consor to break down Washington's play ahead of their game vs. Toronto on Sunday (16:03).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

00:30:33

Where Does Canada Basketball Go From Here?

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2021/12/02

Eric Smith and Paul Jones bring on basketball analyst Jevohn Shepard to discuss where Canada's men's national program is at - a program he was once a part of as a player - including the culture now instilled within the team, how players are buying in, and the explosion of the sport of basketball itself within Canada as a whole (0:33).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any

00:35:50

The Raptors Struggles Continue at Scotiabank Arena

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2021/12/01

Eric Smith, Paul Jones and Alvin Williams talk about the Raptors need to turn around their poor home record with eight of their next nine games at Scotiabank Arena. They break down last night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Then they talk about the Raptors teams that Alvin played with and their impact in Canada and what impacted Alvin on his journey to the NBA.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers

00:13:11

Checking in With Oshae Brissett

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2021/11/26

Pacers forward Oshae Brissett joins the show to look ahead to tonight's matchup against the Raptors, and discuss the parity in the Eastern Conference, what it's been like playing under Rick Carlisle, playing fewer minutes this season compared to last, his relationship with his former Raptors teammates, and where the Canadian men's national program is at (0:22). To close out the show, Eric and Paul touch on Oshae's minutes, before briefly chatting about the Raptors' upcoming schedule (8:57).The views

00:49:33

Getting Back to .500 in Indy

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2021/11/26

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by Toronto Raptors play by play voice Matt Devlin as the team’s lengthy road trip comes to end in Indiana (12:55). Next, Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia discusses his new documentary "Superfan: The Nav Bhatia Story", his moving to Canada, and Toronto’s season to this point (30:05).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

00:53:09

A Gritty Raptors Win in Memphis

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2021/11/25

Eric Smith and Paul Jones share their thoughts on the Raptors’ 126-113 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, particularly Gary Trent Jr. and his big game with 26 points (0:44). Next, The Toronto Star’s Doug Smith talks about the team’s season to this point as they near the twenty-game mark and discusses the level of concern with Chris Boucher as he seems uninvolved when he does see the floor (16:28). Then Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times weighs in on the NBA’s Western Conference and the Lakers’

00:50:08

A Grizzlies Preview on Alvin Williams Wednesday

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2021/11/24

Memphis Grizzlies TV analyst and 12-year NBA point guard Brevin Knight weighs-in on the state of the Western Conference before previewing Wednesday night’s clash between the Grizzlies and Raptors (17:30). Sportsnet analyst and former Raptors’ point guard Alvin Williams discusses how much Lenny Wilkens meant to him as a coach and what he’s observed from a young Raptors team on their lengthy road-trip (32:10).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not

00:31:35

Assessing Scottie Barnes One Month In

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2021/11/23

David Thorpe, analyst at TrueHoop & co-host of the 'Bring It In’ podcast, joins Smith & Jones to assess Scottie Barnes one month into his NBA career, and chats about the Raptors' decision to draft Barnes, the Florida State program that Barnes came from, how the Raptors have built their team, and weighs athletic abilities vs. basketball IQ (4:59). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any

00:47:55

Catching up With Lenny Wilkens

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2021/11/23

Eric Smith and Paul Jones open the show with their final thoughts on the Lakers-Pistons skirmish now that punishment has been handed down with a one-game suspension for LeBron James and a two-game suspension for Isaiah Stewart (1:18). Hall of Fame player and coach Lenny Wilkens joins the show to reflect on his time with the Raptors and the team’s 2019 championship, the NBA’s bubble setup during the pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement, how the game is officiated today, the future of the NBA in

00:48:33

A Look at Kyle Lowry’s Tenure in Toronto

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2021/11/22

Eric Smith and Paul Jones open the show reacting to last night’s skirmish in the the Lakers-Pistons game between LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart and ex-NBA guard Gilbert Arenas’ thoughts on the incident (1:11). Following that, the guys share their thoughts on the Raptors 119-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center (23:05). The Undefeated’s Senior NBA writer Marc Spears talks about his latest story on Kyle Lowry, his decision to play in Miami, his anticipated return to Toronto, and

00:49:25

Raptors Lick Their Wounds on the West Coast

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2021/11/19

Eric Smith and Paul Jones turn back time to discuss the last time the Raptors were in Utah to take on the Jazz: a few days before the pandemic shut down the NBA season (0:48). They bring on Sports Illustrated' Howard Beck, who remembers the 17-year anniversary of Malice at the Palace and breaks down the Kyrie Irving situation in Brooklyn (13:44). Afterwards, ESPN's Mark Jones joins to take a look at the Kings ahead of their game vs. the Raptors, including what's left for Marvin Bagley, the

00:50:44

Raptors Arrive in Salt Lake City

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2021/11/18

Eric Smith and Paul Jones get into Tristan Thompson's comments, as he goes on a profanity-laced answer to media after a tough Kings loss to the Timberwolves last night (5:23). ESPN and SiriusXM's Frank Isola joins to take a look around the NBA, including Thompson being a potential buyout candidate this season, Steph Curry getting load managed this weekend, the under-the-radar job Ty Lue is doing with the Clippers, and quickly looks ahead to the highly anticipated Canada-USA soccer game in January

00:51:48

The Continuing Evolution of the NBA

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2021/11/17

Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the otherworldly play of Steph Curry to start the season, and discuss the rate of three-point shooting in today's NBA (1:15). The Associated Press' Tim Reynolds notes how many young players in today's college game are taking threes in large part thanks to Curry and wonders why he's so darn likeable, before taking a look at some surprising teams around the league - including DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls (12:10). Sportsnet's Alvin Williams discusses the current era of

00:45:04

Blazers Burn Raptors to Begin Road Trip

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2021/11/16

Eric Smith and Paul Jones recap the Raptors' 118-113 loss to the Trail Blazers, and discuss how the game was somewhat a tale of two halves (0:46). They break down how they've now lost two straight games against two of the worst offences in the NBA, how the Blazers got deep into the paint early and often, and how there's still a lot opportunity for growth for Scottie Barnes after two late mistakes (4:53). Afterwards, Sportsnet's Michael Grange discusses the cracks beginning to show in the defence,

00:26:24

Berríos Here to Stay Long Term

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2021/11/16

Eric Smith and Paul Jones chat with Sportsnet's Shi Davidi about the José Berríos extension, and how the 27-year-old pitcher left some money on the table to stay in Toronto long-term (0:27). Shi also discusses what the deal could mean for free agents around MLB, how it might reverberate out to other free agents like Robbie Ray, and which of Ray or Semien are more likely to return (4:22). To wrap up, they discuss the hot shortstop market, if the Blue Jays would be in on any of the top options, and if

00:49:49

Slow Starts at the Quarter Mark

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2021/11/15

Eric Smith and Paul Jones re-examine the loss to Dwane Casey's Pistons, and how Cade Cunningham has been playing since being drafted No. 1 overall by Detroit (1:05). Next, ESPN's Bobby Marks joins to discuss the slow starts in the Eastern Conference including the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, how the Brooklyn Nets - without Kyrie Irving - have started to gel, and what big names could be trade candidates by the deadline (15:27). Afterwards, they discuss the idea of tampering in the modern NBA

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