Raptors Notes 

Raptors Notes

Chris Bosh has made the list of "All Star Snubs"--not invited to the All-Star Game despite playing well.

Over the whole season: 15.8 points per game, 8.3 rebounds. That doesn't put him among the leaders of the "All Star Snubs."

But here's the additional commentary:

"Chris Bosh is averaging 19.8 PPG and 9.1 RPG since December. After eclipsing 20-plus points in only four of his first 31 games, he has surpassed the number in half of his past 20 games."

On Saturday, the Raptors squeaked out a win over the Clippers in Toronto; Bosh notched his team-leading 19th double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Rafer Alston scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter.

"Donyell Marshall made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points and Milt Palacio scored seven of his 13 points in the fourth quarter for Toronto, which made its decisive run with Jalen Rose on the bench. "

"Toronto halted a four-game slide with just its third win in 10 games."

The Raptors have been described as being in turmoil. On January 30, "Bosh tied a career high with 27 points for the Raptors, who lost their third game in a row."

Alston has had various confrontations with coach Sam Mitchell, and Alston was actually suspended for a couple of games at the beginning of February.

An overview:

? Early in the season, there was the month-long Vince Carter trade watch. It finally ended when the Raptors shipped the best player in franchise history to New Jersey for two draft picks, two players who rarely see action (Eric Williams and Aaron Williams) and a player they just cut loose after a reported $10 million contract buyout (Alonzo Mourning).

? Much of the Toronto craziness is the direct result of signing point guard Rafer Alston to a six-year, $26.25 million contract last summer.

Alston has threatened to retire, was suspended by the team for two games, then had another run-in with first-year coach Sam Mitchell two weeks ago in Cleveland. Mitchell and Alston reportedly went nose to nose in the locker room at halftime, and a teary-eyed Alston boarded the team bus at some point in the fourth quarter.

? After Alston's latest adventure, Eric Williams decided it was an opportune time to demand a trade, arguing, "It's a darn shame a guy has to be a (jerk) in order to get some attention around here," while looking in the direction of Alston's locker.