they're saying 4 weeks for JV. That downward chop gets called as a foul most of the time. Maybe not against premiere players who get away with more. You're right though the only reason people thinking flagrant is because it happened to get JVs thumb at a bad angleJV has a dislocated thumb. Have not heard how long he may be out or even if he will be. You are right that wasn't a flagrant, in fact no foul was called. In real time it looked like a good no call, in slo-mo Green got all hand but I think it was just basketball.
Raps lose to Brooklyn and Milwaukee with Leonard, then head west and beat the Clippers and Warriors easily, without their "guy"! When that ball is moving, and everyone is involved they look awesome.
4 weeks until the cast comes off probably another 2 weeks until he plays, no question he will be missed as between JV and Ibaka the 5 spot has been awesome on both sides of the ball. Monroe and perhaps Boucher will see some additional playing time, as long as they stay within themselves the Raps should be OK. Boucher maybe the best 3 point shooter of the 4 centers, he just is NBA green and this could be a big education for him. Portland tonight, see what the coaches do and how the team comes together. Leonard's status for tonight, anyone know?they're saying 4 weeks for JV. That downward chop gets called as a foul most of the time. Maybe not against premiere players who get away with more. You're right though the only reason people thinking flagrant is because it happened to get JVs thumb at a bad angle
No Lowry and no JV! Not sure how healthy Ibaka is either. A healthy Ibaka along with JV would limit Whiteside and probably have him in foul trouble. Awesome comeback, I thought the Raps were done!they way the Raps were playing against the Heat, I had a hard time believing they were going to win, until they came back from 17 down twice, then I knew that had to be disheartening to the Heat.
They Heat seem like a good team. I'm surprised they didn't just keep going at Whiteside over and over. Monroe did ok, but no way he could have gone for very long.
I didn't notice any chemistry issues, I did notice that they both got a career high against Utah last night.Did anyone notice (body language) chemistry issues creeping up between Pascal and Kawhai. I sure hope not.
I'd hope not. They have such a different set of skills, I imagine they might have mutual respect.Did anyone notice (body language) chemistry issues creeping up between Pascal and Kawhai. I sure hope not.
I'd hope not. They have such a different set of skills, I imagine they might have mutual respect.[/QUOTE
I hope you are right
:bump:LOAD MANAGEMENT :rapture: That's a problem all TERB should be familiar with lol!!! Hey, thread, been a while as my load management has returned me to the bench finally. Last I was here, hoping to get thru Dec with losses in single digits. While that was a fail, Raps December was still eventful with all that went down. And after Thursday, it was a really bleak future. But if anyone here predicted the weekend then please share!!! Great rebound while still undermanned. And we will be back together tomorrow night (stage 1) and (stage 2) JV will be back in two weeks or less. This second half, I predict, will be better than the first and if that doesn't blow your load management then you might need a blue pill. Still more to come yet here they are, first in the east, not 100% at all, league's second easiest sched till the end, all games central time or less, only 3 more BtBs, bench to improve still. Anyone still knocking that Danny Green trade still?? So, let's enjoy the second half and on to bigger and better things. This group (see the weekend) can win so many different ways and when Kawhi (is a Toronto Raptor) gets the time in with Kyle watch outtttttt!! Let's go Raps.....Both games were well played by the Raps and Nurse did an excellent coaching job in both.
I would have thought that by now Leonard could participate in both ends of back to back games. I was surprised he didn't play in both this weekend.