24 in 24

Okay, they didn't give up their 24 point lead in 24 seconds, but the point is that they gave it up. Dirk took over in the 3rd, and the Raptors couldn't pull it out in the end. Any other team, or at least any of 20 or so other teams, and the Raptors may have won that game. I thought the Raptors could get on a good stretch of wins if the following happened: Bosh played at his last year level, Bargnani took a step forward not back, Parker/ Kapono find ways to get touches without hindering anyone else, and Mitchell gives the starters more minutes. Yesterday's game featured 3 of the 4, so that is why I think they may have won if it were not Dallas. Bosh had maybe his best game of the year, not only by points and rebounds, but by being aggressive and getting to the line. Bargnani had one of his better games since the beginning of the season, Parker/ Kapono did NOT really get the touches and shots they need to get, but Mitchell did use only 9 players, and gave heavy minutes to the main players. I think the Raptors will be fine. I didn't include point guard play in my list, because the point guard play will always be there. To win, the Raptors need solid play from Ford and Calderon, but my list was only the things I thought the Raptors need to start doing that they haven't been. The PG play has been outstanding, thus it's not included in the list.
I would not be surprised if Delfino gets a few games as starter coming up soon. When Parker, Bargnani, and Kapono are all on the floor, it is too easy for the defense to know the play. High screen and roll with Bosh and Ford, and either a drive and kick to one of the shooters, or a Bosh 18 foot jump shot. With Delfino, he won't just stay up at the 3 point line, and that is also a reason I think Moon is getting the minutes he is getting. If Moon takes a few less 3 pointers and long range jump shots, but instead uses his athleticism to get to the rim, I think he will remain a starter for the long haul. Leave the three pointers to Bargnani, Kapono, and Parker. I think Parker and Kapono will both have excellent seasons with the Raptors this year, but both they, and Mitchell, need to figure out the best role for them. The starters just can't be too 3-heavy. If you're starting Kapono and Parker, than maybe keep Bargnani for the bench. If Bargnani and Parker are starting, have Moon start also and Kapono come off the bench, and so on and so on. The Raptors depth gives them the opportunity to be offensively successful no matter who is on the court, but the right matchups need to be found or it all becomes a waste.