Official Raptors 2014-2015 Thread
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Big game tomorrow. Raptors vs Hawks. I can't wait to watch the game!
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I saw it & was thinking the same thing. There's no doubt that he has an impressive basketball IQ but kudos for him to be able to just "wing it" on there.
...and we are back...!!! Well, that was a nice break but Raptor withdrawal was not as enjoyable as anticipated......trades yesterday was almost hockey-like.... Bucks are toolings and so are the Pistons and Heat....thought the latter without Bosh will be in tough again..so off we go for another 29 Games till they really start to count.
As mentioned many times before 500ball from here on gives us over 50. That should be good for 2 or 3 seed but I think they have to go for 2. So we begin this trek in with :
a@Atlanta Feb 20 @Houston Feb 21 @New Orleans Feb 23 @Dallas Feb 24 (yes �� 4 in 5 nights!).
Home, finally yes but's it's guess who, Golden State Feb 27.
So these 5 games will be a tough start to this back half and I feel any win in this stretch will be a good one but as said before an 0fer won't surprise. If the boys can get through this at least playing well, it will be a good thing. Should be some great ball to watch, I hope, and the Raps don't get into any old bad habits after this break.:thumb: Let's go Raptors!
As mentioned many times before 500ball from here on gives us over 50. That should be good for 2 or 3 seed but I think they have to go for 2. So we begin this trek in with :
a@Atlanta Feb 20 @Houston Feb 21 @New Orleans Feb 23 @Dallas Feb 24 (yes �� 4 in 5 nights!).
Home, finally yes but's it's guess who, Golden State Feb 27.
So these 5 games will be a tough start to this back half and I feel any win in this stretch will be a good one but as said before an 0fer won't surprise. If the boys can get through this at least playing well, it will be a good thing. Should be some great ball to watch, I hope, and the Raps don't get into any old bad habits after this break.:thumb: Let's go Raptors!
Extremely bad, Jerome Kersey just died from blood clots to the lungs. Bosh will be in critical condition for the weekend, the blood thinners he's been put on take time to work. Let's show him our support.
On a lighter note, is it true the Sacramento Queens just hired their third coach?
On a lighter note, is it true the Sacramento Queens just hired their third coach?
Raptors wins over Hawks 105-80! J.J, L.W, Lory amazing...
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Wow. Who was expecting that, especially such a margin. Hawks went completely off the boil in the third period.
...I like it... I like it a lot!! The boys settled in and played a complete game start to finish
:hail::clap2:with ferocity. Great to see the answer to everyone about where they want to go here in the last 28. Atlanta was sluggish but I like to think Raps caused that! Anyways, great game that was way over expectations and fears that bodes well for the future. 1-0 on this trip and its successful already! Now the Rockets who took it from the Mavs last night so they will be seething. Again, great start to the trip and let's see what we can do tonight:cheer2::thumb: and thanks to Rita @ ASB for assisting in the post game celebrations, the only way to celebrate a Raptor win..!! Let's go Raps!
:hail::clap2:with ferocity. Great to see the answer to everyone about where they want to go here in the last 28. Atlanta was sluggish but I like to think Raps caused that! Anyways, great game that was way over expectations and fears that bodes well for the future. 1-0 on this trip and its successful already! Now the Rockets who took it from the Mavs last night so they will be seething. Again, great start to the trip and let's see what we can do tonight:cheer2::thumb: and thanks to Rita @ ASB for assisting in the post game celebrations, the only way to celebrate a Raptor win..!! Let's go Raps!Since Larry Sanders is a free agent, I think Masai owes it to the organization to sit down and talk with him and any former coaches, Bucks' execs, teammates, etc., along with the current Raptor locker room leaders, and do his due diligence on the guy.
6'11" C/PF shot blockers with some skill & physicality don't grow on trees. If the Raps think Sanders' head is right and they can get him to sign a cheap "prove it" deal for the rest of year (+ perhaps a mutual option), they owe it to the team and fans.
At worst/if he acts like a knucklehead and disrupts team chemistry, you can cut him and be out a few hundred thousand; at best, you're talking about a difference-maker who could help them reach the Eastern Conference Finals or maybe even the NBA Finals if things break the right way.
Personally I would prefer they went after Perkins. It doesn't look like they would have much chance getting him as he is said to be going to the Cavs once his buy out is completed.
It appears Sanders has personal issues that will keep him on the sidelines for the balance of the year. What you suggest definitely has merit. The Raps signed James Johnson this year after
meetings with JJ and the Raps coaching staff. Personally, I thought the Raps had made a mistake, but obviously I was wrong. JJ was told what his role would be, and he has done everything asked of him and has been an important piece for the team. No question he has matured and become a team player.
Would it work with Sanders?
The Raps exposed the Hawks Achilles Heel, they took it to them on the boards. Great work by JV and Amir getting rebounds on both ends of the court. Excellent win.
As for The Round Mound of Pound, he has come around. He spoke out against the NBA's expansion to Canada, but since then he's had a change of tune. He's become a Raptors fan and he attends Caribbana almost every year.
As for The Round Mound of Pound, he has come around. He spoke out against the NBA's expansion to Canada, but since then he's had a change of tune. He's become a Raptors fan and he attends Caribbana almost every year.
Kendrick Perkins can't shoot a lick. Plus he's slowed down to a crawl (even by his standards) and has no hops anymore. He's basically Chuck Hayes plus four inches. On top of that, Cleveland appears to be the front-runner for his services; Lebron has more cachet than the Raps. ("I'm taking my talents to Lake Erie." Lol!)
My point was the Raps need to kick the tires and do some serious background on Sanders, a big guy who is one of the best at protecting the rim & grabbing boards and who can run the break, play team and man D and score a little. If Masai even gets a hint of trouble, don't sign him (or cut him if you've already signed him.)
Totally agree with your assessment. Sanders would totally bolster the bench. Just remember what guys were saying about Zack Randolph early in his career and how well he's played in the past 5 years.
Plus there are a lot of character guys on the Raps and all Sanders needs is guidance & support (beyond the professional support for the alleged substance abuse issues). He's young, extremely talented and can still turn his life around. Plus, the Bucks were a pretty dysfunctional and unstable organization though I think Jason Kidd will bring some credibility and stability to the organization going forward.
Absolute stinker of a game last night. Holy cow, both teams couldn't throw the ball in the ocean first half and there were more turnovers than a Pillsbury factory. (Yeah, I know that was pretty bad.)
However, after beating the Clippers, Spurs, Wizards and dismantling the Hawks, I think they were due for a stinker, no biggie. I fully expect them to rebound against the Pelicans without Anthony Davis after the Pelicans beat them at home a couple weeks ago.
What happened to Lou Williams? Anyone know why he didn't play? Was he partying too much in Atlanta after the win on Friday with his girlfriend and her twin sister who is going out with Amir?
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However, after beating the Clippers, Spurs, Wizards and dismantling the Hawks, I think they were due for a stinker, no biggie. I fully expect them to rebound against the Pelicans without Anthony Davis after the Pelicans beat them at home a couple weeks ago.
What happened to Lou Williams? Anyone know why he didn't play? Was he partying too much in Atlanta after the win on Friday with his girlfriend and her twin sister who is going out with Amir?
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