NBA stuff - talk Raptors and other teams

[FD22]

Raptors win, Raptors win, Raptors win!

What a great game. Full of defensive intensity, good playoff style ball, focused and played hard.

Old Pop is gonna have to get that 1000th win some other day.

[Arbitrageur]

Duncan's inbound is going to be on the next Shaq'tin.

[FD22]

Duncan's inbound is going to be on the next Shaq'tin.

lol yea, definitely very uncharacteristic of Timmy. I'm guessing it was just misunderstanding between him and Ginobli maybe, since it looks like maybe the play called for Ginobli to keep curling around that 3-point line, but he seemed to stop a bit earlier. Or just didn't get there in time. Or a rare occurrence of Timmy just mis-judging the spot he wanted to throw to lol

[sp3GT]

Ginobli must have ran out of gas from running on the play before lol, plus Demar banged his knee.

Still a sick win, last time we beat them we had Bosh and Andrea

[Noobster12]

Anobody watching Hawks vs Magic? Wiggins just failed on def reb and ended up shooting it in the wrong basket.. Lol

[FD22]

Anobody watching Hawks vs Magic? Wiggins just failed on def reb and ended up shooting it in the wrong basket.. Lol

#ShaqtinAFool

[Default User]

No talks on the Skills competition?

[jab]

curry is a beast, just proving how good of a shooter he was. Lavine probably stole the show tonight though. Actually a pretty decent dunk contest for the most part of the last 5 or 6 years.

Next year at the acc, VC vs Lavine..make it happen nba!

[Arbitrageur]

curry is a beast, just proving how good of a shooter he was. Lavine probably stole the show tonight though. Actually a pretty decent dunk contest for the most part of the last 5 or 6 years.

Next year at the acc, VC vs Lavine..make it happen nba!

I don't think Vince can get up that high any more. He's no longer Air Canada, but hasn't become Malaysian Airlines just yet.

[The Wolf]

I'm just gonna say it; Lowry will be a boring addition to the ASG. I'm happy he made it, but he is not as electric as Wade.

[sp3GT]

^You're probably right. Lowry is more of a hustle play hard guy and absolutely deserves to be there. But he's no flash.

I still think VC > Lavine

[Default User]

If your looking for a highlight-reel kinda show - the Globetrotters are more your alley

If you're looking for consistent textbook playmaking - the NBA All-Star game is the show for you.

[Default User]

And I still think MJ > everyone

[The Wolf]

If your looking for a highlight-reel kinda show - the Globetrotters are more your alley

If you're looking for consistent textbook playmaking - the NBA All-Star game is the show for you.

Exactly why Wade is better for the ASG than Lowry.


I'm looking for this:

http://youtu.be/eN6Tn2M7jmY

[Default User]

22 pts ZERO assists ZERO rebounds

Not an all-star

[rzapata]

Lowry dunks?!?! Whoo, that's entertainment. :)

[Kiyomi]

Lowry dunks?!?! Whoo, that's entertainment. :)

ya, my friends and i right now are stunned lmao!. we were just talking about that right now.

[optiklenz13]

They don't wanna replay that though.

[The Wolf]

http://youtu.be/4KJpraxELJc

[rzapata]

It looked like Melo got stepped on. He didn't look happy at all. :chuckle

[p-o-g-i]

That time of year.... we all hear the trade rumors. Masai Ujiri wants to add a veteran big man... but how? Through trade? Through the waiver wire?

Would you trade Terrence Ross to get David West?
http://www.prosportsdaily.com/Headlines/ExternalArticle?articleId=342020

How about Greg Monroe? Kenneth Faried? Wilson Chandler (as an upgrade over Ross)? Tobias Harris?
http://www.prosportsdaily.com/Headlines/ExternalArticle?articleId=341214

Taj Gibson's name has been thrown around as well.

These are all rumors obviously, but Masai has been eyeing to obtain a veteran big man for quite some time now......

[p-o-g-i]

If Amar'e Stoudamire didn't commit to signing with Dallas, I would have hoped that Masai would take a crack at him.
For a guy we only need 15-20 mins a game from, I think it could have been a good fit.

[sp3GT]

I thought Masai flat out said T Ross is untouchable?

[ecmirand]

I thought Masai flat out said T Ross is untouchable?

Are you referring the David West rumour? I don't think MU will trade Ross now because his value is at an all-time low. He's young and has a lot of potential but I see Masai waiting for playoffs results before making offseason moves.

[S.F.W.]

Raps have to be careful. I don't think they are a title contender yet, so giving away young assets for rental players is not a good idea. I don't think West's offensive game is a fit for the Raptors. He drives offense out of a mid range game, same place most of the Raptors operate.
Faried would be a great add. Upgrade over Amir, and signed for four more years.

[The Wolf]

I'd gladly part with Ross for Faried. Never trade Amir though.

[sp3GT]

^Agreed, Faried is fairly young and we need an upgrade up front. Amir & PP aren't consistent enough.
If it happens, T Ross for Faried would be a steal for the Raps.

But at times I think, is T Ross only a shooter because he's been told by Casey to be a 3pt shooter?

[Kiyomi]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/nba-trade-deadline-patrick-patterson/

[The Wolf]

laying an absolute effing egg tonight. 4 game losing streak... pretty worrying, not so surprising though...

[ecmirand]

Maybe they should just keep dropping down the standings to get Bucks or Wiz, either one a favourable matchup for us. At least with that, Casey can come up with an excuse, "No worries that we're losing. We can get out of the 1st round this time".

[sp3GT]

We better make sure we don't drop enough to play the Cavs !

[The Wolf]

http://youtu.be/U7fjDS0jKiE

[Arbitrageur]

It's all part of the plan.

Drop to 4, play Washington, beat them, then play Atlanta, beat them.

[p-o-g-i]

2 time MVP Steve Nash officially announces his retirement:

https://twitter.com/SteveNash/status/579348421624000512

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/steve-nash-retirement/

[FD22]

First half not bad at all. Started out a little jittery, getting handled on the boards a bit, but overall not a bad first half for us. Hopefully Pierce doesn't get going even more in the second half. Gotta tighten up the D in the paint too.

#LetsGoRaptors

[loki]

Playoffs?

[loki]

Rode the elevator on Thursday with a bunch of MLSE people

One was this eastern european young lady who was asking if Tim Hortons was still Canadian. Guys were explaining that it was bought by Burger King so it's now American. Then they went on to explain that Americans always have to be No.1

To which she replied...

But We are the North.

To which they replied... We the North

She asked, shouldn't it be we're the north?

That's my raptors story

[FD22]

Rode the elevator on Thursday with a bunch of MLSE people

One was this eastern european young lady who was asking if Tim Hortons was still Canadian. Guys were explaining that it was bought by Burger King so it's now American. Then they went on to explain that Americans always have to be No.1

To which she replied...

But We are the North.

To which they replied... We the North

She asked, shouldn't it be we're the north?

That's my raptors story

Hahaha


Playoffs?

Yessir. Round 1, Game 1.

[FD22]

Disappointing. Battle back with a great early 4th, somehow managed to tie it up, and then completely lost focus in OT. Just didn't get the normal offensive output from our main guys either. Hopefully we bounce back for Game 2.

[trulankan]

yeah OT was a letdown...they took their foot off the gas after tying it...they just couldn't rebound, too many second chance opportunities which the wiz took full advantage of. yet again it was our game to lose. well its its game 1 and the raps have never won one i think so forgot this and on to game 2. should be a much better effort i hope!

[jab]

where was the love for j.johnson today? what was the deal with that..

[ecmirand]

where was the love for j.johnson today? what was the deal with that..

Would have been helpful in guarding PP today...
Ross missing wide open 3s
Klow Dekobe Lou missing shots (team needs more ball movement vs. iso/hero ball shots)
JV needs to rebound more but needs to stay on the floor because we need a big out there
AND A BETTER COACH...

[Default User]

****ing Casey can't coach shit.
He's just a face to front a team that naturally plays well together.

There's no guidance. Stupid play decisions. And a waste of bench space.

Don't get me wrong. He's brought the team to higher levels, but his calls have been very questionable of late.

Raps need to play some real Skool yard type of ball. They're too scared to get inside - hence all the 3-balls.

We need JV to start grabbing the garbage and pushing it to JJ and PP more

[Aitch]

Raps need to play some real Skool yard type of ball. They're too scared to get inside - hence all the 3-balls.

This has been an ongoing issue throughout the years.

[sp3GT]

Once again, T.Ross disappeared and JV was mediocre.

I really didn't understand why J.J didn't get some playing time. Casey uses Ross to stretch the defence, but he was struggling with his shot all game.
I think JJ should have got some run just from a defensive standpoint.

All in all, it was a pretty terrible game for both sides. If the raps don't make some significant changes in game 2, it'll be Wizards in 6.

[FD22]

****ing Casey can't coach shit

A lot of people are starting to hate on this. I can definitely see their point of view. There's a lot of times where I just wanna go "WTF Casey!?"


This has been an ongoing issue throughout the years.

#RaptorTradition


I really didn't understand why J.J didn't get some playing time. Casey uses Ross to stretch the defence, but he was struggling with his shot all game.
I think JJ should have got some run just from a defensive standpoint.

Ross definitely has his strengths when playing well and all, but for the past few months now, I've always hated how much Casey sticks with Ross through his struggles and when it just seems like he'd be better off on the bench and letting someone like JJ fill in for him. His stubbornness to keep Ross on the floor in certain situations irritates me.

[Aitch]

Colleague just shared that the Raps are coming to his daughter's school tomorrow, apparently it's "Raptors Day". Seriously guys? On the day of a playoff game?

[TRECLA]

where was the love for j.johnson today? what was the deal with that..

J.J. has been in Casey's doghouse for sometime now. not sure why, no rumors about it either, just doesn't seem to get any minutes
i wish he would, cause t ross is so streaky, its obvious when he just flat out gets lost out there, although he did hit a few shots for us in game 1
cant wait for game 2, lou will and k low should bounce back and have better games

[jab]

J.J. has been in Casey's doghouse for sometime now. not sure why, no rumors about it either, just doesn't seem to get any minutes
i wish he would, cause t ross is so streaky, its obvious when he just flat out gets lost out there, although he did hit a few shots for us in game 1
cant wait for game 2, lou will and k low should bounce back and have better games

Just makes no sense to me.. JJ can guard literally any position on the floor and is very useful on the glass at both ends. He is also a big momentum changer when he comes in with either a dunk or block. Would have been useful in game 1, hoepfully he plays tonight

and on a side note, big shout out to lou will for winning 6ix man of the year..very deserving imo

[S.F.W.]

J.J. has been in Casey's doghouse for sometime now. not sure why, no rumors about it either, just doesn't seem to get any minutes
i wish he would, cause t ross is so streaky, its obvious when he just flat out gets lost out there, although he did hit a few shots for us in game 1
cant wait for game 2, lou will and k low should bounce back and have better games


Just makes no sense to me.. JJ can guard literally any position on the floor and is very useful on the glass at both ends. He is also a big momentum changer when he comes in with either a dunk or block. Would have been useful in game 1, hoepfully he plays tonight

and on a side note, big shout out to lou will for winning 6ix man of the year..very deserving imo

Two reasons 1. He is not an outside shooter - with Washington crowding the paint, and making it hard for Demar, Lowry to get to the basket, they need someone that can shoot from longer range to help space the floor. 2. He does not pass enough. Raps offence is supposed to move the ball quickly. JJ does not do that, slow to read the Defense.

[FD22]

Two reasons 1. He is not an outside shooter - with Washington crowding the paint, and making it hard for Demar, Lowry to get to the basket, they need someone that can shoot from longer range to help space the floor. 2. He does not pass enough. Raps offence is supposed to move the ball quickly. JJ does not do that, slow to read the Defense.

That's one of the biggest/only reasons I can see Casey's point of view in leaving Ross on instead of JJ...is that Ross spaces the floor out much more due to the long range shooting. But in my opinion, there's numerous times where that should be something you're willing to sacrifice with the things JJ can bring that Ross can't on a given night.

[ecmirand]

But Casey still sticks with Ross even if he continues to miss shots. Not just him but the entire team. And I agree. More ball movement=better shots. Casey should mix it up tomorrow.

If ticket prices drop like last Saturday, I'll probably go watch the Raps win tomorrow :)

[FD22]

I definitely think we'll be coming away with the W tomorrow.

[6strings]

dey gon loooooooooooz

[sp3GT]

That's one of the biggest/only reasons I can see Casey's point of view in leaving Ross on instead of JJ...is that Ross spaces the floor out much more due to the long range shooting. But in my opinion, there's numerous times where that should be something you're willing to sacrifice with the things JJ can bring that Ross can't on a given night.

I guess Casey also doesn't want to take big chances. Ross has proven himself more than JJ and in some ways is more trustworthy. JJ is a fan favourite because he has big moments such as big dunks & blocks. But JJ at times seems to be slow laterally when he's on defense and his shot selection sometimes isn't the best.

[FD22]

I guess Casey also doesn't want to take big chances. Ross has proven himself more than JJ and in some ways is more trustworthy. JJ is a fan favourite because he has big moments such as big dunks & blocks. But JJ at times seems to be slow laterally when he's on defense and his shot selection sometimes isn't the best.

I agree and disagree. Shot selection?...nobody has worse shot selection than Ross lol and even when it comes to consistency, Ross still isn't the greatest in that department either. The thing with JJ is that he'll drive it and get to the heart of the defense much more willingly than Ross. In the last game where our inside presence was almost nonexistent, that would've helped. Instead of Ross just jacking shots.

[Default User]

We need some bigs on this team.

Some dutty ol'skool gangster bigs.

[loki]

We need some bigs on this team.

Some dutty ol'skool gangster bigs.

Where do I sign up?

[FD22]

Gotta love the start. DD came out aggressive, Ross hasn't been stubborn in jacking shots, JV has been better on the defensive boards. All good signs. Now to see if JJ makes an appearance this game.

[FD22]

Andddd there's JJ

Dat hair doe..

[The Wolf]

womp womp

[Aitch]

Gawd, just saw the last 3 minutes of the first half. Looked pathetic. I hope for better things but really.....

[FD22]

Gawd, just saw the last 3 minutes of the first half. Looked pathetic. I hope for better things but really.....

Bad time to tune in. Things just fell apart about halfway through the second. Foul trouble, lack of defensive intensity, and...I don't even know, #JustRaptorThings

[Default User]

Again - #FireCasey #PlayJJ

JJ 4 points in 7 minutes

TRoss 9 points in 24 min
Lowry 6 points in 27 mins
Hainsborough 0 points in 12 minutes

Change the lineup and let the bigs play.

[sp3GT]

This Raptor team looks nothing like the team that started the season. Lowry is clearly struggling and Demar isn't 100% sharp.
Simply getting outplayed by Beal & Wall.

Wall had 17 asst, we had 19 as a team lol

[trulankan]

This Raptor team looks nothing like the team that started the season. Lowry is clearly struggling and Demar isn't 100% sharp.
Simply getting outplayed by Beal & Wall.

Wall had 17 asst, we had 19 as a team lol

ever since the new year its like the raps jumped off a cliff...inconsistent play and poor defensive which has followed them into the playoffs now. i think its over, the raps don't look like a team that can turn it around.

[ecmirand]

Was at the game tonight. Had one good quarter and everything went downhill from there. We've been exposed by other teams using pick&rolls against us. Same old thing tonight.

For some reason, I don't understand why we don't apply more ball pressure when we're down double digits in the last few minutes. Show full court or half court pressure minimum. None!:sad

[sp3GT]

^Our guys are lazy!!

[Default User]

**** ****edy **** ****ing ****!!!!!

[The Wolf]

Big changes coming up? New coach?

[jpy]

Big changes coming up? New coach?

definitely getting rid of Casey after this season. He probably would've been fired last year if it wasn't for our huge turnaround after the Rudy Gay trade.
We need bigs that can rebound and a SF that can defend and hit 3s consistently!!

[S.F.W.]

Casey, Amir, gone for sure. Probably Ross as well.

[Default User]

We need veteran bigs.
I say get rid of Lowry and Ross and grab KG to mentor Bruno Bruno.

[Default User]

And I've said it before - Casey gotta go.

Apparently JJ refuses to play under Casey. Some hard beef going on.

[S.F.W.]

We need veteran bigs.
I say get rid of Lowry and Ross and grab KG to mentor Bruno Bruno.
Disagree completely, and KG is retiring in Minnesota.

[jab]

two letters..KD

make it happen mlse

[Default User]

Disagree completely, and KG is retiring in Minnesota.

We had the chance (last year?) but they didn't want to spend the $$$$

These injury-prone youngens need to go. I'm sick of seeing Demars cry-baby face when he gets a foul or misses a 3 pointer or stubs his toe.

[Default User]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/25/3f2aa1fcf01b9f15f30072b35afc3e1b.jpg

[Default User]

Do or Die

Gonna be really pissed if we do not pull off a W

[Default User]

MAKE SOME NOISE

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/26/6de6708110e8f557dce74a8400ffad03.jpg

Win or Lose - it was nice to cheer for a winning Toronto Team

[Default User]

Got a bad feeling about to get Tonite....

[The Wolf]

They're from Toronto after all.

[FD22]

*sigh*

[jpy]

Pierce really is the biggest raptors troll...
https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11164040_10153032661027525_1006112948373182000_n.p ng?oh=8b17a8ac4ec60771921af0c59a596cb3&oe=55D242F5
I'm prepared for a major shakeup this summer. Masai, work your magic.

[6strings]

Oh well, there's always lacrosse

[Aitch]

Toronto disease.

[sp3GT]

This thread died pretty quickly, looks like we're all disappointed.

What do you guys think? Everyone gone except - Lowry, Demar & JV?

[loki]

This thread died pretty quickly, looks like we're all disappointed.

What do you guys think? Everyone gone except - Lowry, Demar & JV?

You can't be gone if you never showed up in the first place brah

http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr06/2013/7/12/0/anigif_enhanced-buzz-24036-1373604418-24.gif

[Default User]

Keep JV and JJ ... Maybe Ross

Dump Lowry and Casey

[TRECLA]

This thread died pretty quickly, looks like we're all disappointed.

What do you guys think? Everyone gone except - Lowry, Demar & JV?

casey is the first to go. i wouldn't put too much value on JV now.
i hope we get half decent rim protector

[Default User]

The unfortunate thing is, I doubt they'll fire Casey. He has 2 more years on his contract and we all know how tight ass MLSE is..... They won't cut that loss.

This season is such a shame - which pisses me off the most.

[sp3GT]

Reviving this thread - Lou's gone, Amir's gone.... We got Biyombo, Carroll, Cory Joseph.

Make 2nd round next year?

[FD22]

Reviving this thread - Lou's gone, Amir's gone.... We got Biyombo, Carroll, Cory Joseph.

Make 2nd round next year?

Don't forget about letting fan-favorite GV go as well. I was a quite bummed out about GV and Amir's departure. But I'm quite excited with the new additions. It's nice to see that there's a strong and evident focus for once again being a defense-oriented team. We'll miss Lou's clutch shots and ability to carry the bench, but we also lose someone that jacked up a lot of (contested) shots, and not to mention his lack of defensive intensity.

I dunno about making claims for second round just yet, but assuming DD continues to grow over the off-season, and assuming the new additions can build good chemistry on the court, this could be a solid season.

[S.F.W.]

We still need another PF. I like Patterson, but just him is not enough.

[sp3GT]

I feel like the latest additions will make us play boring bball though. Patty P is a UFA right?

[S.F.W.]

Patty P is a UFA right?
Nope, he's signed this year and one more.

[Default User]

The Carroll deal was stupid. He's gonna flop after two years and we're stuck with a bum for 3 more years. 5yr/60M is way too much.

Would rather have signed Duncan for 2yr/60M so he can mentor the rookies.

[genericmoniker]

Duncan would never actually sign here though.

[S.F.W.]

The Carroll deal was stupid. He's gonna flop after two years and we're stuck with a bum for 3 more years. 5yr/60M is way too much.

Would rather have signed Duncan for 2yr/60M so he can mentor the rookies.
After the cap goes skyrocketing in the next two years his salary will be average.

[Arbitrageur]

At least Bruno is now only 1 year away from being 2 years away.

[FD22]

After the cap goes skyrocketing in the next two years his salary will be average.

This


At least Bruno is now only 1 year away from being 2 years away.

Haha ohh Bruno...almost forgot about that guy

[sp3GT]

^Lol, we should have a TM3 meet to go watch Raptors 905

[genericmoniker]

So down for that.

[FD22]

Well, pre-season is underway. More specifically, the Raps' pre-season. Coming off a win last night against the Clips, and playing their second game tonight. Early thoughts on the squad? Lowry is lookin a lot more....err, mobile? haha definitely slimmed down considerably. Got a lot of new guys and rookies on the team now too, some of which got a bit of playing time last night. Will be interesting to see how they play, but seems like they've meshed in well so far.




Also, for anyone interested in our annual TM3 Fantasy Basketball League, here is a link to the thread if you wish to sign up:

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?66669-TM3-Fantasy-Basketball-League

[The Wolf]

I don't follow basketball too closely besides Toronto (no time), so when I heard the Raptors picked up Bennett I was over the moon. Didn't take me long to realize that my excitement was about three years too late lol.

I'm not expecting such a breeze to the playoffs this year.

[FD22]

I don't follow basketball too closely besides Toronto (no time), so when I heard the Raptors picked up Bennett I was over the moon. Didn't take me long to realize that my excitement was about three years too late lol.

I'm not expecting such a breeze to the playoffs this year.

Lol yup, got two Canadians on the team now, in him and Cory Joseph. I'm sure marketing will play up that angle as much as they can once the season starts [emoji14]

[Default User]

Talk about a slow start.

Raps looking a little rusty though. The Turnovers are killing me

[Default User]

JV went into ****ing beast mode tonite [emoji122]🏼

[FD22]

Definitely a slow start. Maybe you can chalk it up to first-game jitters, but the offense was atrocious especially in the first half. DD and Lowry got off to a very slow start, which definitely affected us. The defense at least seemed decent.

Lack of free throws made were a bit concerning though. You'd think jitters shouldn't play too much into that.

I liked what I saw from Carroll. Man when he went down in the first half though, that was a bit nerve-wracking. I was a bit disappointed with the play of Biyombo on the offensive end though. I get his primary use is for defensive purposes, but man he's gotta start making some of those shots within 5-10 feet of the bucket. I was extremely happy to see how JV was playing. Finally seems to have learned not to keep bringing the ball back down in catch-and-shoot situations. Wasn't hesitating as much with the ball like in the past, but didn't rush his shots either. His footwork around the basket looked better too.

Wasn't pretty, but we got the W. Something tells me that's how it'll be for a little bit towards the start of the season. Gonna be very different from last year's start, that's for sure.

[boredstudent3]

Good win by raps yesterday, free pizza pizza slices for ticket holders #feedthenorth

[Default User]

I wasnt a fan of the Caroll deal - and when he went down - I was ****ing pissed. LOL

But in all honesty - as much as I love the Raps - they definitely don't look like playoff contenders. Maybe it's too early to tell, and hopefully I'm wrong - but I don't see them overcoming the more experienced teams.

They almost choked in the final 2 minutes again.... Against Pacers?!!

[FD22]

My god these refs have been screwing us all game. Three calls just on Lowry alone that made me wanna punch the screen.

And someone please teach Ross how to play basketball again. This guy has just not showed up for this season yet. Absolutely atrocious shooting tonight.

[FD22]

These god damn refs. Like seriously, cmon.

That no-call on Anthony stepping out of bounds late in the 4th killed us.

[ecmirand]

I think they want to make it "even" from that no call when lowry sort of dragged his foot = maybe travelling. But regardless, two wrongs don't make a right. That was a very bad call and very obvious call IMO. You could see Casey yelling at the ref for a good minute. Didn't see the first 3 quarters but this is a game they should have won considering we might get the Knicks pick next draft.

[FD22]

I think they want to make it "even" from that no call when lowry sort of dragged his foot = maybe travelling. But regardless, two wrongs don't make a right. That was a very bad call and very obvious call IMO. You could see Casey yelling at the ref for a good minute. Didn't see the first 3 quarters but this is a game they should have won considering we might get the Knicks pick next draft.

Maybe, but 1) like you said, two wrongs don't make a right 2) it was a much more influential call to the outcome of the game. A much bigger call than a travel on Lowry. Lowry got screwed with a couple no-calls earlier in the game too, so you could argue that they let him get away with the travel to make up for that. Or just plain old didn't notice it.

Definitely a very winnable game, just couldn't get enough stops down the stretch, and then that no-call on Anthony really just sealed up the win for them. Thats three straight losses now, before a lengthy road trip.

[ecmirand]

Derozan just posterized Gobert!

[FD22]

Derozan just posterized Gobert!

That was nasty! The post-impact finish was put down with some major authority.




Poor Raps :( getting killed with crucial blown/missed calls down the stretch of these games. But mostly due to the horrible starts in the first. This road trip is definitely a tough one for them this early in the seaosn.

[Pablo Vasquez]

4th quarter 🔥

Bebe with the rebounds and screen game, need to see him utilized more often

[sp3GT]

Only saw the highlights, but Noguieria seems to play well with Lowry and has a lot more speed than Jonas.
Good to see him finally get some minutes!

[soccerboy1491]

So I barely ever watch the raptors... But that golden state streak is coming to an end tonight :)

[Default User]

Doubtful

The raps are my team - but let's be brutally honest.... They still aren't playing like playoff contenders. And up against an undefeated team tonite - I'd be surprised if they finish within 6 pts

[FD22]

Doubtful

The raps are my team - but let's be brutally honest.... They still aren't playing like playoff contenders. And up against an undefeated team tonite - I'd be surprised if they finish within 6 pts

Agreed. On the other hand, this is the Raps....playing to their competition...if there's any team that can lose to the Sixers and beat the Warriors, it's us. A win doubtful for tonight, but I wouldn't be totally surprised if they played with the Warriors to a tight game, or even by some odd way managed to win it. Should be a good game to watch regardless. Watching the Warriors this season has never been a letdown. Love watching Curry.

[soccerboy1491]

Y'all are to negative

[sp3GT]

Anything is possible, plus the team that beats the warriors won't necessary be better than them. It'll just be an off night for GSW.

[Default User]

^^ something that they're due for

But I do hope Raps grab a Win tonite.

It would give them that confidence boost that they need

[p-o-g-i]

We all see on Facebook those various sites that entertain us with the re-draft of various sports from various years. I came across this one where as they did the re-draft of the 2009 NBA Draft.

http://basketball-players.pointafter.com/stories/5186/re-picking-2009-nba-draft-stephen-curry-james-harden-blake-griffin?utm_medium=social.paid&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=i1.sp.fb.dt.5186#1-Re-Draft-Takeaways

That year, we took DeMar DeRozan with the 9th pick.
1. Blake Griffin to the LA Clippers
2. Hasheem Thabeet to Memphis Grizzlies
3. James Harden to Oklahoma City Thunder
4. Tyreke Evans to Sacramento Kings
5. Ricky Rubio to Minnesota Timberwolves
6. Jonny Flynn to Minnesota Timberwolves
7. Stephen Curry to Golden State Warriors
8. Jordan Hill to New York Knicks
9. DeMar DeRozan to Toronto Raptors

This is how they re-drafted:
1. James Harden
2 Stephen Curry
3. Blake Griffin
4. Ty Lawson
5. Wesley Matthews
6. Taj Gibson
7. Jeff Teague
8. Brandon Jennings
9. Darren Collison


Thoughts?!?!?!?

[FD22]

So...that second list is what they'd do in current day, knowing how the players turned out? I don't agree with Curry not being #1, and I also don't agree with Jennings being on the list. As for me having DD off, also disagree. Sure he's in a slight bit of a slump right now, buy he started out the season much improved, and is still a very key factor in a lot of our games.

[patrickdominick]

We all see on Facebook those various sites that entertain us with the re-draft of various sports from various years. I came across this one where as they did the re-draft of the 2009 NBA Draft.

http://basketball-players.pointafter.com/stories/5186/re-picking-2009-nba-draft-stephen-curry-james-harden-blake-griffin?utm_medium=social.paid&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=i1.sp.fb.dt.5186#1-Re-Draft-Takeaways

That year, we took DeMar DeRozan with the 9th pick.
1. Blake Griffin to the LA Clippers
2. Hasheem Thabeet to Memphis Grizzlies
3. James Harden to Oklahoma City Thunder
4. Tyreke Evans to Sacramento Kings
5. Ricky Rubio to Minnesota Timberwolves
6. Jonny Flynn to Minnesota Timberwolves
7. Stephen Curry to Golden State Warriors
8. Jordan Hill to New York Knicks
9. DeMar DeRozan to Toronto Raptors

This is how they re-drafted:
1. James Harden
2 Stephen Curry
3. Blake Griffin
4. Ty Lawson
5. Wesley Matthews
6. Taj Gibson
7. Jeff Teague
8. Brandon Jennings
9. Darren Collison


Thoughts?!?!?!?

1. Curry
2 Harden
3. Blake Griffin
4. Matthews
5. Teague
6. Lawson
7. Gibson
8. Jennings
9. Collison

No clue why'd they would think about placing Curry at no.2 Unless their talking about those team needs during that year,
Matthews > Teague. If Matthews was 100% healthy, he'd be killing it. 10 3's the other night, he's getting there.
6-9 don't matter. Jennings was hella good when he first came into the league though. Collison had to play behind cp3.
Poor Gibson, just fell off so quick. great potential. Lawson is just... trouble.

Also, i'd have Demar at 6. But i just edited solely on that list they re-ordered.

[sp3GT]

I don't think Collison should be on that list at 9, DD should definitely be on there. I'd probably take Griffin first, bigs are harder to come by.

[Shizuka_Osamu]

1. Jhard
2. Curry
3. Bigblake

[Default User]

WTF?

[FD22]

Honestly.......I don't even know. A few guys were just off. And with JV and Carroll out, that's tough to handle. That run towards the end of the 4th was nice. Then yet again for the millionth time, refs screw us. Like....I don't even understand how you can possibly be more deliberate on screwing the Raptors. They even took the time to review and discuss it. And still end up short changing us by least 1.5 seconds. Ridiculous. Just didn't have the energy/productivity to stay with it in OT

[ecmirand]

Honestly.......I don't even know. A few guys were just off. And with JV and Carroll out, that's tough to handle. That run towards the end of the 4th was nice. Then yet again for the millionth time, refs screw us. Like....I don't even understand how you can possibly be more deliberate on screwing the Raptors. They even took the time to review and discuss it. And still end up short changing us by least 1.5 seconds. Ridiculous. Just didn't have the energy/productivity to stay with it in OT

The "reasoning" was because unless the game clock runs down to 0, they can't review the time, which is really stupid. When I saw that ridiculous call, I immediately thought of that game against the then Charlotte Bobcats with a no call on Bargnani, which the NBA apologized for it. Waiting for the apology again lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulcNajqtvJQ

[FD22]

So dumb honestly.

Every few games, refs are issuing an apology to the Raps for something. That doesn't do shit all for us. How about you just stop blatantly blowing calls live in the game and then you won't need to "apologize." As far as I know, there's no monetary "consolation" or anything that goes along with the apology. I believe hearing a few weeks ago that the Raptors actually lead the league in the number of apologies from the refs/NBA. Not hard to believe at all.

[FD22]

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12410517_10153656933418463_1927874368335435691_n.j pg?oh=4ad970027c9e5e4f31670d2a86c630f3&oe=57050CBD


Are you kidding me? Irving with more votes than Lowry? And Kobe with that many votes? Jeez. In my opinion, each All Star game needs to be treated independently for the most part. Base it on how the guy has been playing in the current season.....or in the Irving vs Lowry case, IF he's been playing. Like cmon, that's just ridiculous.

[p-o-g-i]

Some saw how I posted on Facebook about the Shooting Stars Skills Competition being removed from the NBA All Star weekend (Sorry Kyle Lowry I know you were looking forward to it). With that said, what do you think the NBA will replace it with?!?!?!?

[genericmoniker]

H-O-R-S-E.

JK, I'm sure it'll be lame tho.

[p-o-g-i]

H-O-R-S-E.

JK, I'm sure it'll be lame tho.

I think something similar to the NFL combine would be sick. Competitions for fastest with/ without the ball, highest verticals, etc.

[p-o-g-i]

http://stats.nba.com/draftcombine/#!/

[Default User]

HORSE would be sick.

Who remembers the "call the trick shot" commercial?

[p-o-g-i]

HORSE would be sick.

Who remembers the "call the trick shot" commercial?

"..... nothing but net"

[p-o-g-i]

https://youtu.be/_oACRt-Qp-s

[Default User]

https://youtu.be/_oACRt-Qp-s

That's the one!!!

LOL

[p-o-g-i]

http://nypost.com/2016/01/07/nets-get-good-first-hand-look-at-one-of-their-offseason-targets/

Even though I'm not as big of a fan of DeRozan as most Torontonians, I do like the chemistry between him and Lowry. They are definitely a top 5 starting backcourt in the NBA.

[cwp_sedan]

^

So what's this I just read that DeRozan is likely to opt out of his contract!?

We can never get a break in this city...

[FLIPDADY]

^

So what's this I just read that DeRozan is likely to opt out of his contract!?

We can never get a break in this city...
Who knows, I'm sure he's just like every big name player wanting to test free agency. They want to see what teams are interested.

I think he'll stay, just as Kyle did.

[cwp_sedan]

Who knows, I'm sure he's just like every big name player wanting to test free agency. They want to see what teams are interested.

I think he'll stay, just as Kyle did.

Let's hope so.

[S.F.W.]

^

So what's this I just read that DeRozan is likely to opt out of his contract!?

We can never get a break in this city...

It's a money thing as well. If he opts-out and re-signs in Toronto, he can earn a lot more money.


Who knows, I'm sure he's just like every big name player wanting to test free agency. They want to see what teams are interested.

I think he'll stay, just as Kyle did.

[TRECLA]

It's a money thing as well. If he opts-out and re-signs in Toronto, he can earn a lot more money.

he wants a max probably. i mean we gave carrol 15 million a year. demar is due for a raise

[ecmirand]

^

So what's this I just read that DeRozan is likely to opt out of his contract!?

We can never get a break in this city...

If he's smart, he'll opt out. He will get a max. He will NOT go to the lakers or the nets like what other predict. They suck lol. When resigns with us, let's start preparing the parade for KD :p

[p-o-g-i]

http://www.nba.com/raptors/press-releases/allstar-celebrity-011416

Drake will be joined on the sidelines by two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash and Toronto Blue Jays All-Star right fielder José Bautista. Canada’s team will feature Stephan James (“Race”); Arcade Fire’s Win Butler; Drew and Jonathan Scott (W Network’s “Property Brothers”); professional tennis player Milos Raonic; actor and singer Kris Wu; seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady; NBA TV analyst Rick Fox; and Natalie Achonwa of the Indiana Fever and Canada Women’s National Team.

Hart’s USA team will include Jason Sudeikis (“Race”); Michael B. Jordan (“Creed”); Anthony Anderson (ABC’s “blackish”); Bryshere "Yazz" Gray (FOX’s “Empire”); Nick Cannon (“America’s Got Talent”); five-time NBA All-Star and ESPN analyst Chauncey Billups; NBA legend Muggsy Bogues; Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry; and WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne of the Chicago Sky.

[p-o-g-i]

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2016/01/18/usa-basketball-announces-30-finalists-for-2016-olympic-team/?ls=iref:nbahpts


The group of 30 players vying for one of the 12 spots on the U.S. Men’s Senior National team that will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio is filled with plenty of familiar faces.

The entire list of 30 players (and their NBA teams):

LaMarcus Aldridge (San Antonio Spurs); Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks); Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors); Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards); Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls); Mike Conley (Memphis Grizzlies); DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings); Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors); Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans); DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors); Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets); Rudy Gay (Sacramento Kings); Paul George (Indiana Pacers); Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors); Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers); James Harden (Houston Rockets); Gordon Hayward (Utah Jazz); Dwight Howard (Houston Rockets); Andre Iguodala (Golden State Warriors); Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers); LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers); DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers); Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs); Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers); Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers); Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors); John Wall (Washington Wizards); and Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder).

[p-o-g-i]

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2016/01/18/usa-basketball-announces-30-finalists-for-2016-olympic-team/?ls=iref:nbahpts


The group of 30 players vying for one of the 12 spots on the U.S. Men’s Senior National team that will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio is filled with plenty of familiar faces.

The entire list of 30 players (and their NBA teams):

LaMarcus Aldridge (San Antonio Spurs); Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks); Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors); Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards); Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls); Mike Conley (Memphis Grizzlies); DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings); Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors); Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans); DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors); Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets); Rudy Gay (Sacramento Kings); Paul George (Indiana Pacers); Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors); Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers); James Harden (Houston Rockets); Gordon Hayward (Utah Jazz); Dwight Howard (Houston Rockets); Andre Iguodala (Golden State Warriors); Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers); LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers); DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers); Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs); Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers); Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers); Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors); John Wall (Washington Wizards); and Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder).

Considering the success the Raptors and Lowry had over the last 2-3 years, is anyone else surprised he's not considered for Team USA? I know narrowing it down to the final 12 is a stretch, but I would have thought he would have been at lest part of the 30 players vying for a spot :P

[p-o-g-i]

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2016/01/18/usa-basketball-announces-30-finalists-for-2016-olympic-team/?ls=iref:nbahpts


The group of 30 players vying for one of the 12 spots on the U.S. Men’s Senior National team that will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio is filled with plenty of familiar faces.

The entire list of 30 players (and their NBA teams):

LaMarcus Aldridge (San Antonio Spurs); Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks); Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors); Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards); Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls); Mike Conley (Memphis Grizzlies); DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings); Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors); Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans); DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors); Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets); Rudy Gay (Sacramento Kings); Paul George (Indiana Pacers); Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors); Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers); James Harden (Houston Rockets); Gordon Hayward (Utah Jazz); Dwight Howard (Houston Rockets); Andre Iguodala (Golden State Warriors); Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers); LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers); DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers); Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs); Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers); Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers); Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors); John Wall (Washington Wizards); and Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder).

From this list of 30, who are the final 12 players you would choose for Team USA?!?!?!

[FLIPDADY]

Considering the success the Raptors and Lowry had over the last 2-3 years, is anyone else surprised he's not considered for Team USA? I know narrowing it down to the final 12 is a stretch, but I would have thought he would have been at lest part of the 30 players vying for a spot [emoji14]
It's a shame bro. Maybe Kyrie or John Wall will get injured lol.

[FD22]

Considering the success the Raptors and Lowry had over the last 2-3 years, is anyone else surprised he's not considered for Team USA? I know narrowing it down to the final 12 is a stretch, but I would have thought he would have been at lest part of the 30 players vying for a spot [emoji14]

Agreed. I just don't understand how he doesn't get more credit around the league/by league officials/etc


It's a shame bro. Maybe Kyrie or John Wall will get injured lol.

True lol

[FLIPDADY]

Agreed. I just don't understand how he doesn't get more credit around the league/by league officials/etc



True lol
Probably because he chose to stay in Canada😛

[S.F.W.]

So tough to pick 12. No room for Derozan, couldn't find room for Klay Thompson either. Tried to mix offense and defense. My starting back court of Curry & Harden only works if you can convince Harden to play D.

PG - Curry
SG - Harden
SF - James
PF - Durant
C - Davis


Aldridge
Butler
Westbrook
Cousings
George
Leonard
Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers)

[FLIPDADY]

Remember this?
http://cdn.fansided.com/gif/Paul_George_injury.gif

[p-o-g-i]

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2016/01/18/usa-basketball-announces-30-finalists-for-2016-olympic-team/?ls=iref:nbahpts


The group of 30 players vying for one of the 12 spots on the U.S. Men’s Senior National team that will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio is filled with plenty of familiar faces.

The entire list of 30 players (and their NBA teams):

LaMarcus Aldridge (San Antonio Spurs); Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks); Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors); Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards); Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls); Mike Conley (Memphis Grizzlies); DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings); Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors); Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans); DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors); Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets); Rudy Gay (Sacramento Kings); Paul George (Indiana Pacers); Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors); Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers); James Harden (Houston Rockets); Gordon Hayward (Utah Jazz); Dwight Howard (Houston Rockets); Andre Iguodala (Golden State Warriors); Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers); LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers); DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers); Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs); Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers); Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers); Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors); John Wall (Washington Wizards); and Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder).


From this list of 30, who are the final 12 players you would choose for Team USA?!?!?!

For myself, I would go:

F LaMarcus Aldridge
F LeBron James
G Stephen Curry
F Anthony Davis
F Kevin Durant
F Paul George
G James Harden
F DeAndre Jordan
F Kawhi Leonard
G Klay Thompson
G John Wall
G Russel Westbrook

[ecmirand]

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2016/01/18/usa-basketball-announces-30-finalists-for-2016-olympic-team/?ls=iref:nbahpts


The group of 30 players vying for one of the 12 spots on the U.S. Men’s Senior National team that will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio is filled with plenty of familiar faces.

The entire list of 30 players (and their NBA teams):

LaMarcus Aldridge (San Antonio Spurs); Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks); Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors); Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards); Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls); Mike Conley (Memphis Grizzlies); DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings); Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors); Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans); DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors); Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets); Rudy Gay (Sacramento Kings); Paul George (Indiana Pacers); Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors); Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers); James Harden (Houston Rockets); Gordon Hayward (Utah Jazz); Dwight Howard (Houston Rockets); Andre Iguodala (Golden State Warriors); Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers); LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers); DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers); Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs); Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers); Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers); Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors); John Wall (Washington Wizards); and Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder).

Conley over Lowry or Damian? No way. DeAndre? he's only good for lobs. He was a nobody until Chris Paul joined the team. Harrison Barnes? lol. Regardless, the team is stacked.

[patrickdominick]

Doubt Coach K will allow harden to join the team with his crappy D no matter how skilled he is on the offensive end.

[michaelm_]

Doubt Coach K will allow harden to join the team with his crappy D no matter how skilled he is on the offensive end.
He's likely gonna pick klay thomspon over harden, because of his range + defense.

[FD22]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-lowry-named-all-star-starter-for-second-consecutive-year/

Lowry confirmed for All-Star game


Next up, DD!

[ecmirand]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-lowry-named-all-star-starter-for-second-consecutive-year/

Lowry confirmed for All-Star game


Next up, DD!

Yeeee boyyy. Inside the NBA guys all picked DD as a reserve allstar. No way he's not getting picked the way he's been playing, 2nd in the east, and Allstar weekend in Toronto.

[patrickdominick]

We should get a groupbuy going for a TM3 raps game day.

[ecmirand]

We should get a groupbuy going for a TM3 raps game day.

I think we had two games scheduled last year or two years ago. One went through while the other game got cancelled (the one I booked against the Kings. Would have loved to see Boogie too). But yea that would be great. Playoffs? lol

[ecmirand]

In other news, if the leaks are accurate, DD made it as one of the all-star reserves. No doubt about that but just glad to have two Raps in the allstar game...in the SIX!

[FD22]

I think we had two games scheduled last year or two years ago. One went through while the other game got cancelled (the one I booked against the Kings. Would have loved to see Boogie too). But yea that would be great. Playoffs? lol

p-o-g-i usually sets these up


In other news, if the leaks are accurate, DD made it as one of the all-star reserves. No doubt about that but just glad to have two Raps in the allstar game...in the SIX!

Just wouldn't have been right any other way!

[S.F.W.]

Sting as the halftime act...makes no sense at all.

[ecmirand]

Sting as the halftime act...makes no sense at all.

It does actually. NBA knows that our fanbase is mostly people who grew up listening to his songs in the early 90s before basketball started becoming popular here ;)...

But expect Drake, our apparent "global ambassador", to show up somewhere in between or after. But hey, at least they didn't announce beiber, else we'll see a lot of beliebers at the game.

[sp3GT]

Is anyone going to the all-star game?
I just priced out a package deal from ticketmaster - 2 x Allstar tickets section 103 packaged with a VIP event. Comes out to $5100.

Absolutely absurd!

[jpy]

Is anyone going to the all-star game?
I just priced out a package deal from ticketmaster - 2 x Allstar tickets section 103 packaged with a VIP event. Comes out to $5100.

Absolutely absurd!

Ouch - that's steep! i wish I was going, but for prices like that, no thanks...:(

[FD22]

Is anyone going to the all-star game?
I just priced out a package deal from ticketmaster - 2 x Allstar tickets section 103 packaged with a VIP event. Comes out to $5100.

Absolutely absurd!

Is that last 0 a typo? Because....holy expenseballs

[FLIPDADY]

Is that last 0 a typo? Because....holy expenseballs
These were my regular season game courtside. All-Star game likely double this per ticket! Not to mention that majority of them are reserved for VIPs.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160129/dd2cdb8b02ddee238ca86a182a62eb32.jpg

[loki]

Is that last 0 a typo? Because....holy expenseballs

bought 6 tickets
#lokimoney

[FD22]

These were my regular season game courtside. All-Star game likely double this per ticket! Not to mention that majority of them are reserved for VIPs.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160129/dd2cdb8b02ddee238ca86a182a62eb32.jpg

Damnnn!


bought 6 tickets
#lokimoney

#HomeRenoMoney

[sp3GT]

The section 103s I saw were $1750/ticket, row 30. But ticketmaster forces you to buy it as a package deal with another vip event that's $800.

[p-o-g-i]

p-o-g-i usually sets these up



Just wouldn't have been right any other way!

Last year for the 2nd GB.... we had a REALLY bad experience with MLSE.
It ended in a very dirty way; I refuse to do any group buys with them. They keep calling me, but for the time being I will not supply those crooked SOB's.

[FD22]

Last year for the 2nd GB.... we had a REALLY bad experience with MLSE.
It ended in a very dirty way; I refuse to do any group buys with them. They keep calling me, but for the time being I will not supply those crooked SOB's.

Oh damn, did not know that. That's unfortunate.

[loki]

Last year for the 2nd GB.... we had a REALLY bad experience with MLSE.
It ended in a very dirty way; I refuse to do any group buys with them. They keep calling me, but for the time being I will not supply those crooked SOB's.

details?

[genericmoniker]

Essentially; promised tickets, ended up getting sold to another group. Then a shitstorm ended up with some people getting tickets to games, and others got nothing (well, their money back).

[Default User]

Last year for the 2nd GB.... we had a REALLY bad experience with MLSE.
It ended in a very dirty way; I refuse to do any group buys with them. They keep calling me, but for the time being I will not supply those crooked SOB's.

Fight the power, bro.

[sp3GT]

Essentially; promised tickets, ended up getting sold to another group. Then a shitstorm ended up with some people getting tickets to games, and others got nothing (well, their money back).

I was part of the GB, was quite disappointed with MLSE. On top of that, it took them a long time to refund money.

[FD22]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160209/9eeaa67d0d3e912d13c6f40bfa7d4318.jpg

Caught the game last night. Closest I've ever sat. Was a pretty great experience considering I'm usually much much higher haha tons of Raptors fans at the game as well, as expected.

That long win streak we went on has really put us in a great spot, standings wise. Although I still don't see him making a huuuge impact, it'll be nice having Carroll back soon. Having DD and Lowry healthy has also helped.

Anyone think they're gonna shake things up before the trade deadline? Lots of rumors out there for different trades. I personally don't see them doing anything too significant, as I don't see a need for it.

Pumped for the All-Star weekend though

[soccerboy1491]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160209/4e4825dbf714c9a3390de60879944c0e.jpg

Go Raptors Go!

Superstore dufferin & steeles

[Kiewan]

Anyone headed downtown this weekend for any All Star related stuff?

Keep an eye on Taxi drivers who may be striking and causing gridlock in the downtown core to protest Uber this weekend..... Getting around might be a challenge.

[TRECLA]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160209/9eeaa67d0d3e912d13c6f40bfa7d4318.jpg

Caught the game last night. Closest I've ever sat. Was a pretty great experience considering I'm usually much much higher haha tons of Raptors fans at the game as well, as expected.

That long win streak we went on has really put us in a great spot, standings wise. Although I still don't see him making a huuuge impact, it'll be nice having Carroll back soon. Having DD and Lowry healthy has also helped.

Anyone think they're gonna shake things up before the trade deadline? Lots of rumors out there for different trades. I personally don't see them doing anything too significant, as I don't see a need for it.

Pumped for the All-Star weekend though

I always buy the cheapest ticket. then keep a close eye on empty seats. at half time just move on down! no one ever says anything

[FD22]

I always buy the cheapest ticket. then keep a close eye on empty seats. at half time just move on down! no one ever says anything

haha yea. But it's tough trying to move down from like the upper bowl to baseline section seats ;) haha

Security was pretty uptight here for other things, so I dunno if that would've flown. But to be honest, that distance was pretty good for me.

[soccerboy1491]

Anyone headed downtown this weekend for any All Star related stuff?

Keep an eye on Taxi drivers who may be striking and causing gridlock in the downtown core to protest Uber this weekend..... Getting around might be a challenge.

Let them all gather in one spot, block said taxis in one spot for the weekend, problem solved

[loki]

Anyone headed downtown this weekend for any All Star related stuff?

Keep an eye on Taxi drivers who may be striking and causing gridlock in the downtown core to protest Uber this weekend..... Getting around might be a challenge.

see if they can get their taxis onto the subway tracks

[p-o-g-i]

details?


Essentially; promised tickets, ended up getting sold to another group. Then a shitstorm ended up with some people getting tickets to games, and others got nothing (well, their money back).


I was part of the GB, was quite disappointed with MLSE. On top of that, it took them a long time to refund money.

Yeah from everyone who took part in the 2nd group buy that year.... because MLS over sold tickets, we either had the option to get tickets for another game (which some members got) or get a refund. The refund took a hell of a long time due to all the process and procedures they go through. Those who opted for the refund did get it in full, but took a hell of a long time.
The end result overall was a lawsuit made against MLS by the different groups who were affected by this.

[p-o-g-i]

haha yea. But it's tough trying to move down from like the upper bowl to baseline section seats ;) haha

Security was pretty uptight here for other things, so I dunno if that would've flown. But to be honest, that distance was pretty good for me.

Agreed. If you're trying g to move closer based on staying in the same bowl, it is no big deal. But moving from upper bowl to lower bowl can be tricky.

[p-o-g-i]

Gotta love the Raptors (or any NBA) rumor mill................

The Raptors are interested in the Nets' Thaddeus Young - See more at: http://www.prosportsdaily.com/articles/the-raptors-are-interested-in-the-nets-thaddeus-young-395074.html#sthash.GNQgT6mJ.dpuf


As reported by ESPN's Brian Windhorst today on TSN Drive with Dave Naylor and Derek Taylor, the Raptors are apparently getting very aggressive on the trade market. Windhorst mentioned some names that we've heard before -- Markieff Morris (written about here) and Kenneth Faried (see every comment thread on this site, ever) -- but then also mentioned the Nets' Thad Young. Windhorst also asserted that the Raptors should look to go all-in now, citing the Cavs weird psyche and injury potential and the fact that this may be the best version of Kyle Lowry ever. It's hard to argue with the logic, even if it is still difficult to envision the Raps beating the Cavs four times out of seven.Thad Young, for his part, has been stuck in some bad situations in his career. Right now he's wasting away on a hopeless Nets team that should definitely look to trade him to recoup a draft pick (any draft pick). He's currently putting up averages of 15.2 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals. Young is also shooting a tidy 51 percent from the field, and while his three point shooting has taken a huge dip (down to 22 percent) he has shot above 30 percent for stretches of his career. - See more at: http://www.prosportsdaily.com/articles/the-raptors-are-interested-in-the-nets-thaddeus-young-395074.html#sthash.GNQgT6mJ.dpuf

[ecmirand]

Morris no because a nut case. Faried doesn't fit our rotation and bad FT shooter lol. I believe he was overpaid. Young I'm hesitant to take him because though he's putting up good stats, he's playing in a bad team but among the three you mentioned, Young would be the only one I will take my chances in. He's been solid throughout the year though plus he's in my fantasy team so I root for him :)

I've read that any trade we make before deadline will involve Patterson, Cory and/or the NYK/DEN lottery pick. I prefer keeping Cory to keep that ball movement alive plus playoffs experience with Pops. I'd like to keep that pick so I'm willing to trade away Patterson plus our mid 20s pick and maybe one of our young guys. Bebe/Daniels/Powell

Edit: Nets are a joke lol. No own picks for the next 3-4 years is it?

[FD22]

I'd be extremely angry/disappointed if we tossed Cory out. He's been outstanding for us throughout the entire season thus far.

[FLIPDADY]

I'd be extremely angry/disappointed if we tossed Cory out. He's been outstanding for us throughout the entire season thus far.
Don't think Masai would trade Cory. He promised us a Canadian player and right now he's the best one available. If anything he would give up one of our picks or our other young players.

[FD22]

Don't think Masai would trade Cory. He promised us a Canadian player and right now he's the best one available. If anything he would give up one of our picks or our other young players.

Yea exactly. I haven't looked into it, but from what I recall, I think we have a bunch of picks to offer. And then a few young guards who don't really see much playing time anyway; so wouldn't mind giving those guys up too. But it obviously wouldn't be for much. I still don't think we're really gonna make any big moves. Maybe just shuffling around some picks.

[FD22]

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[S.F.W.]

Karl Anthony Towns...money.

[FD22]

Insaneeeeeee dunk competition! My goodness!

I was quite irritated by Shaq giving those two 9's on what should be been 10's both times. Like cmon man, what the hell. And the scoring for the last two dunks..I dunno about that. Gordon's should've gotten a 49/50. They both had some crazy dunks and definitely reignited the dunk competition in general in my opinion. But, I would have given it to Gordon. I think the creativity and variety of his dunks should've given him the edge to get the trophy.

Man oh man was that fun to watch.

[genericmoniker]

No 10, because it wasn't the first try.

Regardless of whether or not people feel Gordon was robbed, best dunk contest we've had in awhile.

[ecmirand]

Not just the best dunk competition for awhile. Arguably the best all-star weekend ever. Skills competition with the bigs with KAT pulling off the upset. Splash brother vs. Splash brother with Klay pulling off an upset. Sick dunks from Lavine and Gordon. First all-star weekend outside of America. Two Raptor all-stars. AND MY BOY KOBE'S LAST GAME in Toronto where he had 81 points. What a special weekend for the NBA and #theSIX.

[FD22]

No 10, because it wasn't the first try.

Regardless of whether or not people feel Gordon was robbed, best dunk contest we've had in awhile.

Yea but still

For sure


Not just the best dunk competition for awhile. Arguably the best all-star weekend ever. Skills competition with the bigs with KAT pulling off the upset. Splash brother vs. Splash brother with Klay pulling off an upset. Sick dunks from Lavine and Gordon. First all-star weekend outside of America. Two Raptor all-stars. AND MY BOY KOBE'S LAST GAME in Toronto where he had 81 points. What a special weekend for the NBA and #theSIX.

Definitely a special weekend for sure. Great year for Toronto to be hosting.

[FLIPDADY]

Trade deadline just a few hours away!

Nothing yet on the Raptors front.

[TRECLA]

kinda disappointed raptors did nothing.
esp since pau gasol and markieff morris were 2 names that were on the trading block.
now both guys can potentially face us in the playoffs.
although wizards are out of the playoffs right now, if they do squeeze in for the 7-8 place, we def dont want to play them as markieff had his best game against us with the suns

[FLIPDADY]

Wasn't expecting much from Masai. He's got Carroll coming back soon and some good draft picks under his belt. Likely gonna wait till the flooded summer free agency to make some moves.

[S.F.W.]

kinda disappointed raptors did nothing.
esp since pau gasol and markieff morris were 2 names that were on the trading block.
now both guys can potentially face us in the playoffs.
although wizards are out of the playoffs right now, if they do squeeze in for the 7-8 place, we def dont want to play them as markieff had his best game against us with the suns

With Markieff's attitude and contract, I would not want him on the Raptors. Gasol would have been nice, but at what price ? I heard Bulls wanted Joseph, Patterson, and Knicks 1st round pick. Would you gut your team for a rental player ?

[FD22]

kinda disappointed raptors did nothing.

I'm happy actually. I didn't see a need for it, and wouldn't have been happy screwing up the team chemistry for someone that wouldn't be that good, or getting rid of too many key players for someone that is "that" good.


With Markieff's attitude and contract, I would not want him on the Raptors. Gasol would have been nice, but at what price ? I heard Bulls wanted Joseph, Patterson, and Knicks 1st round pick. Would you gut your team for a rental player ?

Agreed

[ecmirand]

I'm glad we didn't get Morris. I know a lot of people who are so HIGH on him but I'm not risking that for ruining the team's chemistry (I just don't get it). Wizards got him for a protected 1-9 pick, so right now the pick is at 12-13 which is pretty good. Based on that, I'm assuming PHO wanted the NY/DEN pick from us. I wouldn't give away that pick for Morris or a rental i.e. Horford without knowing if he's signing with us this offseason.

Now, let's hope we don't collapse like last season and finish strong and healthy. Hopefully, we get our SFs back before playoffs.

[TRECLA]

With Markieff's attitude and contract, I would not want him on the Raptors. Gasol would have been nice, but at what price ? I heard Bulls wanted Joseph, Patterson, and Knicks 1st round pick. Would you gut your team for a rental player ?

sorta like the blue jays did with david price. gasol as a rental has its pros and cons, but we can afford it with 4 first rounders coming up...
correct me if im wrong but i think we have (1 from newyork/denver 2016 + 1 from clippers in 2017), plus our 2 for each of those years still available.
add those to our 4 young crop of cobolco, nogeira, wright, powell, wow
i like markieff cause he'll have a chip on his shoulder, a lot to prove now. but his attitude is of concern.

unfortunately, i dont have much faith in carroll making an impact upon return.
He might have a solid game or two but seems too banged up this year to make an impact.

[FD22]

Big game for the Raps coming up tonight. Thoughts? Predictions?


#GoRapsGo

[soccerboy1491]

Raps win cause I say so

[FLIPDADY]

Kyle Lowry is on fire.

Feels like a playoff game.

[FD22]

Kyle Lowry is on fire.

Feels like a playoff game.

Absolutely killing it. What a huge game for him. Raps have made this fourth quarter quite entertaining. Definitely an intense game.

[soccerboy1491]

LOWRYYYYYYYY

I didn't watch but watched Twitter go nuts lol

[FLIPDADY]

LOWRYYYYYYYY

I didn't watch but watched Twitter go nuts lol
Yeah he's trending like crazy right now.

[ecmirand]

Was score watching but watched a 10min. highlight video of the game. Just having Lebron spaces out the floor for the Cavs, allowing the defense to surround him, and allows him to pass to wide-open shooters. That was our kryptonite because no one in our team could guard him 1on1 except for DMC, who probably won't be back til mid-March. Skinny Klow carried the team for sure with an "ill" Debrick and glad they kept their confidence high by coming back from double digit leads. Big Bizness was amazing like how he was last time we played them. I think a healthy DMC and one of our two all-stars performing well could get us past the Cavs if we do meet them in ECF...One can dream lol

[ecmirand]

Got Cineplex tickets for Saturday's Game 1 TOR vs IND for $6 each. Expecting a crazy and wild but fun atmosphere! Can't wait!

[FD22]

It's time. Let's Go Raptors! #WeTheNorth

I may be disappointed that they're not facing the Pistons (so I could've gone to a playoff game for cheap in Detroit :P) buuuut should be a good series


Post-game edit: well then...... :loki

[sp3GT]

^There's always game 2!

On the bright side, we only lost by 10 despite horrible free throw shooting and minimal production from our stars.

[FD22]

^There's always game 2!

On the bright side, we only lost by 10 despite horrible free throw shooting and minimal production from our stars.

Yes, definitely a long series ahead (ie time to turn it around).

And that is definitely a "bright" spot. Was still a little disappointing that both our top guys were practically non-existent, but goes to show the depth of our team this year.

[ecmirand]

Yea I hope it was Detroit too because I could stay over with someone at Windsor and cross the border for the game. Imagine Detroit with Raps fans ahah

In other news, very disappointed today. Only one starter (JV) and the bench really contributed in this game. Yes it's only one game but after seeing how our all-stars and team performed the last 3 Game 1s, I am not confident to say we can still win the series. Games 2 and 3 are must-wins.

[FD22]

Pretty much sums up the series so far:


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[soccerboy1491]

I heard Indiana was empty on Thursday so I'm excited to see how many raptor fans make the journey down now that it's a Saturday & it's super cheap for tickets there. Maybe it will be like playing at home lol

[FD22]

I heard Indiana was empty on Thursday so I'm excited to see how many raptor fans make the journey down now that it's a Saturday & it's super cheap for tickets there. Maybe it will be like playing at home lol

I wouldn't say it was empty, but you could hear "let's go Raptors" chants a few times during the game. Especially towards the end when Indiana fans started leaving. Amazing to see the following the Raps have outside of the ACC.

[FLIPDADY]

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[FLIPDADY]

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[ecmirand]

So pumped today...watching raps hype videos to get myself pumped...watched Open Gym E19, heading to the gym, grab some food and beer and prepare for the game.

Link to the ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjRTgnsC3cI

[soccerboy1491]

It's insanity FLIPDADY

Toronto always seems to pay more for everything everywhere & it sucks because there's always people willing to pay it too

[Default User]

I wasnt a fan of the Caroll deal - and when he went down - I was ****ing pissed. LOL

But in all honesty - as much as I love the Raps - they definitely don't look like playoff contenders. Maybe it's too early to tell, and hopefully I'm wrong - but I don't see them overcoming the more experienced teams.

They almost choked in the final 2 minutes again.... Against Pacers?!!



Doubtful

The raps are my team - but let's be brutally honest.... They still aren't playing like playoff contenders. And up against an undefeated team tonite - I'd be surprised if they finish within 6 pts

Requote from 4 months ago



Re-posting myself cause I told y'all LOL

Even my 3 year old know a what's up

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[FD22]

^ aww jeeez, how you gonna do that haha. But yea that playoff intensity was just not there last game. And PG13 has been having his way with us. I do disagree with the DC part though; I think he's provided some great defense for us, especially on PG13, and his offensive contribution (ie one of very few who's been able to consistently hit 3's this series) has been a nice bonus too.

[Default User]

Last night was very disappointing. But you can't expect Pacers to go lightly on the threat of going back to TO down 3-1

Raps should've expected it

[FD22]

Last night was very disappointing. But you can't expect Pacers to go lightly on the threat of going back to TO down 3-1

Raps should've expected it

Absolutely. After that horrid start to the first quarter, I had a bad feeling it'd be a long/disappointing game.

[ecmirand]

Voice gone. NormGod clutch...wetheclutch! Rapsin6 hopefully ahah

[Default User]

Almost choked again
And pacers almost tied at the buzzer

Glad we pulled it off the W though. Gonna be a long wait til Friday....

[TRECLA]

i thought demar was on the line when he shot that 3, but anywho, i dont have much confidence that we can close out a series in indiana.
probably gonna be a game 7 nail biter

[Pablo Vasquez]

i thought demar was on the line when he shot that 3, but anywho, i dont have much confidence that we can close out a series in indiana.
probably gonna be a game 7 nail biter
An overhead shot showed some daylight between his foot and line. Either way, it was a big time needed shot right after 3 straight T Ross misses and a foul.

4th quarter was such an improvement in defense after 7 straight bad quarters, don't see them being consistent start to finish.

[Default User]

Like I've been saying... Not playoff contenders.

Choked under pressure and acted like bitches all the way to the end. From 12 point lead to a 20-or loss? WTF

#FireCasey

[Aitch]

Like I've been saying... Not playoff contenders.

Choked under pressure and acted like bitches all the way to the end. From 12 point lead to a 20-or loss? WTF

#FireCasey
I don't know if it's the coach's fault. There is something in the group or the culture that really doesn't bring out their best competitive nature under pressure.

[FD22]

I don't know if it's the coach's fault. There is something in the group or the culture that really doesn't bring out their best competitive nature under pressure.

Agreed

Showing typical Raptors culture once again. It's just that underlying curse that we just can't seem to rid. First half looked so promising. And then just completely lost all focus defensively. Very frustrating to watch.

[ecmirand]

Like I've been saying... Not playoff contenders.

Choked under pressure and acted like bitches all the way to the end. From 12 point lead to a 20-or loss? WTF

#FireCasey

Demar DeChoke, DeFakeAllStar, DeBrick. Seriously, this guy doesn't do anything else on the court. Lowry isn't shooting well but doing other things. JV beast as usual. Bench has been consistent except for Ross. DD doesn't adjust his game and keeps doing the same thing over and over again and it's not working.

Casey as well doesn't adjust. Not calling timesouts at the right times, not benching players that are not doing well. No accountability.

Game7-I still hope we win but expectations are low. Still favoured to win by 7points ahah

[sp3GT]

It's not Casey's fault. If he benches Lowry and Derozen and we lose, he'll get called out. Now that we lost, he gets called out. Lose lose situation for him.
Our "all-stars" are the ones to blame.

[S.F.W.]

If the Raps lose in 7, or even in the second round, what do you change to make the team better ?
if you let Derozan go, then you may as well trade Lowry and start again.
They need a consistent outside shooter to open up space for Derozan and Lowry.

[Default User]

I don't know if it's the coach's fault. There is something in the group or the culture that really doesn't bring out their best competitive nature under pressure.


It's not Casey's fault. If he benches Lowry and Derozen and we lose, he'll get called out. Now that we lost, he gets called out. Lose lose situation for him.
Our "all-stars" are the ones to blame.

Casey makes the call who's on the court and what plays they run. If your all stars aren't performing - and yet your bench does - what is the best plan of action? I don't know any Toronto fans that want to see DD and KL lose the playoffs for us. I rather see us advance than watch DD act like a little bitch and make excuses for why they choked at the end .

We all know DD chokes under pressure. He could've had the record for most consecutive free throws made - but choked on the last one that would've given him the title.



If the Raps lose in 7, or even in the second round, what do you change to make the team better ?
if you let Derozan go, then you may as well trade Lowry and start again.
They need a consistent outside shooter to open up space for Derozan and Lowry.


Get rid of Casey

Drop Lowry, DeRozan for some OGs that can help mentor Powell and Joseph (and get them more court time)

Bring up Bruno from the D-league to add some bigs to back up JV

make sure BB practices free throws for 20 hours a day every damn day. He's becoming the new hack-a-shaq


And truthfully...
We might as well rebuild.
As much as it pains me to say it - THERES NO WAY RAPS CAN WIN THE PLAYOFFS.

We can make it to 1st round - and MAYBE squeak into the second. But be honest - can you see them beating Miami or Charlotte next round... or even GS?

So what's the point? Who keeps a semi-decent team the way it is? Don't fool yourselves in saying "there's always next year" cause it's been the same story 3-years in a row....First round disappointments. Time to re-think the overall game plan

[Aitch]

Yeah I'm in the rebuild-it camp. It's not that I want to defend Casey, but that I think the majority of the blame is on the players. Casey was right when he said we ride or die with DD and KL. Bench your all-stars and you'll never live it down. The pressure is on them to perform.

I don't know what the next right steps are. But something needs to change in our roster.

[S.F.W.]

I think Demar is a flawed franchise player as SG. In the NBA now, a guard needs to be able to shoot the 3 well, or be a mediocre 3 point shooter, but a tenacious defender, and a good facilitator.
Demar can not shoot the 3, not able to regularly break guys down off the dribble, and is a terrible defender.

I still think the Raps will give him max money, because they realize they won't be able to sign a free agent star - not this year, or likely any year, so need to rely on home grown talent, or trades.
Maybe we can pull of a sign and trade.

[Default User]

Still hope they prove me wrong and get the win tonight.

But just know that I'm gonna pick on them HARD if they lose LOL

[S.F.W.]

Good for Casey for sitting Demar. Shot not falling, not passing, get the hot hands in the game.

[Default User]

Love how they're bigging up Powell and Joseph now.