NBA stuff - talk Raptors and other teams

[Aitch]

Evening outings are pretty rare for me. Plus I hear rumours that my work is going to do a Raptors night for their holiday party...

[FD22]

Wow, I'm a little surprised. Considering the amount of basketball and /or Raptors fans on TM3, I'm surprised no one has signed up for the TM3 Daptors GB!?!!

Trying to convince myself I'm able to spend $70 on this lol. But great prices for what's included, no doubt!

Just to confirm, will this be like a group thing where we would all be together, or would we just be getting tickets in that same section but not necessarily seating that's all together?

[p-o-g-i]

Trying to convince myself I'm able to spend $70 on this lol. But great prices for what's included, no doubt!

Just to confirm, will this be like a group thing where we would all be together, or would we just be getting tickets in that same section but not necessarily seating that's all together?

Seats would all be together as long as tickets are all ordered at the same time.

[FLIPDADY]

Wow, I'm a little surprised. Considering the amount of basketball and /or Raptors fans on TM3, I'm surprised no one has signed up for the TM3 Daptors GB!?!!
I'm gonna most likely be in on the GB with my son.

[FD22]

Mike Brown fired as Lakers head coach

www.tan.ca/NBA/story/?id=409148#YourCallTop

[DualSoul]

Mike Brown fired as Lakers head coach

www.tan.ca/NBA/story/?id=409148#YourCallTop

You sure you have the right URL?

[FD22]

You sure you have the right URL?

Oh jeez, sorry about that lol. That "tan" should've read "tsn." Damn autocorrect on my phone..
www.tsn.ca/NBA/story/?id=409148#YourCallTop

Follow-up link:
http://www.nba.com/2012/news/11/09/phil-jackson-mike-dantoni-on-lakers-list/index.html

Phil Jackson in talks of returning

[Default User]

Out scored 32-7 in the 2nd quarter against Philly....

[FD22]

Out scored 32-7 in the 2nd quarter against Philly....

Absolutely brutal..

At least we've cut it to only down 12 now

[dietsprite]

We need to tarde bargnani, i hope colangelo will realize it sooner than later, he is just a black hole.

[FD22]

Lakers have selected: Mike D'Antoni

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/11/12/lakers-hire-mike-dantoni/

[FLIPDADY]

Lakers have selected: Mike D'Antoni

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/11/12/lakers-hire-mike-dantoni/
Good fit for the Lakers for sure. D'Antoni has coached a good number of those guys in the past.

Raptors on the other hand.....:complain

[FD22]

Good fit for the Lakers for sure. D'Antoni has coached a good number of those guys in the past.

Raptors on the other hand.....:complain

Yea I think a lot of the past relationships will help ease to a smoother start to his coaching this season. I'm thinking defence is going to be non-existent with this team now though :P

[genericmoniker]

Nah. There's atleast one defensive bigman (Dwight) on that team that really doesn't "need" a defensive system put in place for them.

[FD22]

Oh man, who's watching the raps right now. This thing is going on forever. Triple OT baby!

[S.F.W.]

Listening to the game, crazy for sure.

[FD22]

Unfortunately couldn't come up with the W, but gotta hand it to the raps for a great fight. Just gotta learn to hold their ground the last bits. Tough loss for sure. Now onto Indiana for tomorrow night's game, after all these heavy minutes.

[Default User]

+1

Tough loss for sure. 3OT loss hurts

[sammyboi36]

raps suck. still can't close games. keep lowry, val, ross, derozan, amir and blow up rest of the team

[FLIPDADY]

1-6

:whoa

[FD22]

1-6

:whoa

Next two games aren't likely to be wins either lol. Playing the Pacers the night after a triple OT game, and then the Celtics on Saturday, who are currently on a 2-game win streak to begin with.

[Impressive]

Next two games aren't likely to be wins either lol. Playing the Pacers the night after a triple OT game, and then the Celtics on Saturday, who are currently on a 2-game win streak to begin with.

At this point in the season I'd almost prefer that they keep losing and make a play for that #1 pick. The Raptors are stuck in the stage of mediocrity that NBA teams tend to fall into after missing the playoffs for a number of seasons without garnering a top pick in the process. The teams that finish 9th-11th in the East tend to suffer the worst.

I missed last night's game due to homework which was really disappointing because it was the first one I've missed this season and it was probably the most exciting to watch :(

[FD22]

At this point in the season I'd almost prefer that they keep losing and make a play for that #1 pick. The Raptors are stuck in the stage of mediocrity that NBA teams tend to fall into after missing the playoffs for a number of seasons without garnering a top pick in the process. The teams that finish 9th-11th in the East tend to suffer the worst.

I missed last night's game due to homework which was really disappointing because it was the first one I've missed this season and it was probably the most exciting to watch :(

Yea I agree. I've hated how we fall into that awkward spot repeatedly. Okay I get it, you're not good enough to make post-season, but cmon, at least lose enough to get a solid draft pick! haha

And yea, was definitely an intense game.

[p-o-g-i]

Don't miss out on the TM3 Toronto Raptors Group Buy!!!!!!!!


http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20121115_105018.jpg



http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?67190-Toronto-Raptors-GB-2012-game-(and-pre-game-experience)&p=1024171#post1024171

[FD22]

Not NBA, but I think this is worth mentioning if you haven't heard about it already:

www.thestar.com/sports/college/article/1290730--NCAA-basketball-grinnell-s-jack-taylor-scores-record-138-points

PG Jack Taylor scores 138 points and breaks the NCAA scoring record.

[mathew.poulos]

Not NBA, but I think this is worth mentioning if you haven't heard about it already:

www.thestar.com/sports/college/article/1290730--NCAA-basketball-grinnell-s-jack-taylor-scores-record-138-points

PG Jack Taylor scores 138 points and breaks the NCAA scoring record.

Saw that this morning, Christ he had quite a game. Raps coulda used him last night lol...

[FD22]

Saw that this morning, Christ he had quite a game. Raps coulda used him last night lol...

Lol oh man, disappointing night for the raps. I was hopeful till the 4th, where as usual, we couldn't hold on. Good to see an unexpected return from Lowry though. Hopefully we can take the bobcats tonight.

Speaking of the bobcats, wow what a turnaround lol. From winning only a total of 7 games last season, theyve already won 5 this season so far.

[FLIPDADY]

Lol oh man, disappointing night for the raps. I was hopeful till the 4th, where as usual, we couldn't hold on. Good to see an unexpected return from Lowry though. Hopefully we can take the bobcats tonight.

Speaking of the bobcats, wow what a turnaround lol. From winning only a total of 7 games last season, theyve already won 5 this season so far.
Again some serious 4th QT issues.

Should be a good game tonight.

[p-o-g-i]

Not NBA, but I think this is worth mentioning if you haven't heard about it already:

www.thestar.com/sports/college/article/1290730--NCAA-basketball-grinnell-s-jack-taylor-scores-record-138-points

PG Jack Taylor scores 138 points and breaks the NCAA scoring record.



Taylor, a five-foot-10, 170-pound sophomore from Black River Falls, Wis., made 27 of 71 three-point attempts, was 52 of 108 overall from the field and added seven free throws on 10 attempts in 36 minutes.

“It felt like anything I tossed up was going in,” Taylor told The Associated Press.




:pofl

C'mon...... he made 27 of 71 from 3 point range, and took 108 shots overall.
Ah heck, I would expect anyone to score that much if they took that many shots.

[Impressive]

Taylor, a five-foot-10, 170-pound sophomore from Black River Falls, Wis., made 27 of 71 three-point attempts, was 52 of 108 overall from the field and added seven free throws on 10 attempts in 36 minutes.

“It felt like anything I tossed up was going in,” Taylor told The Associated Press.




:pofl

C'mon...... he made 27 of 71 from 3 point range, and took 108 shots overall.
Ah heck, I would expect anyone to score that much if they took that many shots.


It's kind of like looking at Wilt Chamberlain's stats during that season he averaged 50ppg/25rpg...he was a solid 6-7" taller than the next tallest person at the time he played. Still an incredible performance nonetheless, even with 108 FGA.

[FD22]

Well, the Raps lose another close one. This time I definitely blame the refs. WTF!! Throughout the game the refs weren't calling some crucial plays, and I swear that last play Bargs definitely looked like he got hit taking the jumper with 3 seconds left down by one. Oh man; that's a tough loss.

[FD22]

Well, the Raps lose another close one. This time I definitely blame the refs. WTF!! Throughout the game the refs weren't calling some crucial plays, and I swear that last play Bargs definitely looked like he got hit taking the jumper with 3 seconds left down by one. Oh man; that's a tough loss.

Here's an update to my little rant/frustration. Turns out the refs admit to blowing the call on the last shot that game. Raps could've been 4-8 right now..

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-says-officials-missed-foul-003452865--nba.html

[bubba1983]

so i won tickets to this sundays game...first game ive ever been too....first game ive ever watched actually.....anything to expect?

[FD22]

so i won tickets to this sundays game...first game ive ever been too....first game ive ever watched actually.....anything to expect?

Lol awesome.

What seats you got?

You'll be watching one of the best teams/franchises out there in the basketball world.

[FLIPDADY]

so i won tickets to this sundays game...first game ive ever been too....first game ive ever watched actually.....anything to expect?
I'll be there with the 3 kiddos. What seat/section are you in Adam?

[Default User]

so i won tickets to this sundays game...first game ive ever been too....first game ive ever watched actually.....anything to expect?

$20 parking, overpriced food, $10 beers and the raps loosing the lead in the 4th quarter

[FD22]

$20 parking, overpriced food, $10 beers and the raps loosing the lead in the 4th quarter

Unfortunately, this sums it up pretty well.


I'll be there with the 3 kiddos. What seat/section are you in Adam?

3 huh...damn, you'll definitely be coming away with some t-shirts lol

[bubba1983]

im in uhh..section 104 row 10 i believe....

i always take the train in from aldershot station, screw driving into toronto....

[FD22]

im in uhh..section 104 row 10 i believe....

i always take the train in from aldershot station, screw driving into toronto....

Pretty decent seating. I think that's one of the corner sections?

Yea, subway to the ACC is definitely the best choice.

[Impressive]

anything to expect?

A Raptors loss...but at least you get to see one of the most fundamentally sound teams in the last 3 decades play in San Antonio :)

[bubba1983]

Ya its a corner section. Im not a nba fan at all...hate the sport, so im goininto this with an open mind haha

[FD22]

Raps playing some decent ball so far with one half down, against one of the NBA's best. Ed Davis killin it!

Enjoying the game bubba?

[bubba1983]

The beers made it better to watch. We left esrly to catch the train back

[FD22]

The beers made it better to watch. We left esrly to catch the train back

lol damn. That double OT was quite exciting (for me at least) :P

[Jarcinas]

When the raps won Atlantic division back in 07 they started 1-8. Still got hope for them

[FLIPDADY]

The kids had a great time, some questionable calls late in the game. I thought they played quite well.

[FD22]

The kids had a great time, some questionable calls late in the game. I thought they played quite well.

I was pleasantly surprised with the play as well. In my opinion, we easily would've won had some of the refs done their job right. I'm really getting tired of the no-calls on the raps this season. Sure, we don't have top notch all-stars that are gonna get those "reputation calls" but c'mon, you can't change the rules of the game depending on which team has possession. Call the game as-is, and do your job regardless of what team or player is in question. I swear the refs have some bet going of who's gonna have the worst record this season and they're just trying to sabotage ours :( lol

[MistaChin]

You can't fully blame the refs on the Spurs game.

1. Jose can't inbound for shit.
2. There's a reason Bargs was open *cough* 1 of 17 at the time. Why pass to him if he has the cold hand? I wanted to punch my TV after I heard Matt Devlin say "Pass it to Bargnani, he's due".

In a lot of our losses, we've been in these games on a single last possession. We just have to put it in Lowry's hands.

[Aitch]

Bargs has been due for 4 years. Yeah I said it.

[FD22]

Yea, don't get me started on Bargs lol. As good of a player he has become now (at times) he's way too inconsistent for my liking. Took him way too long to develop to this stage, and once he's finally decent, can't keep it up on a regular basis.

We do seem to make some bad choices for some of those last possessions when the game is on the line; no doubt. But I'm saying more of the time throughout the game, where the refs just seem to be taking us as a joke, or just not wanting to ref equally. We might be a joke, but a certain level of professionalism is expected out of them, and with their whistle's seeming to have a slight bias as of late for the other teams, it doesn't seem very professional at all.

[genericmoniker]

24 in the first half. Yeesh. Cats look better than the Raps though.

[FD22]

One rookie that's been pretty impressive so far in the season: Harrison Barnes

Watch him throw it down with authority:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm4UQPTORfE&feature=youtu.be

[S.F.W.]

Going to post this here..I used to love watching Shawn Kemp..
http://dimemag.com/2012/08/shawn-kemps-top-10-dunks/

[genericmoniker]

Then he got fat and slow. =[

[FLIPDADY]

Looks like the Raptors are ready to sign Mickaël Piétrus and release Dominic McGuire.

[FD22]

Looks like the Raptors are ready to sign Mickaël Piétrus and release Dominic McGuire.

Yea I've been reading about this for a couple days; looks like its a go. I'm happy with it. He'll instantly become one of our better wings, and brings some mature experience to the table and some veteran help for the young guns.

[FLIPDADY]

They tried picking him up a year ago but he had an injury.

[FD22]

They tried picking him up a year ago but he had an injury.

Yea, didn't clear the health tests due to something with his knee I believe. Apparently that's somewhat sorted out now though.

[FD22]

Raptors win! Raptors win! Raptors win!

...been a while since I said that

[FD22]

Rap hold on to win four in a row! First time in two years. Been loving their team play as of late. Calderon has been simply spectacular, and Anderson has been playing well too.

Who else thinks Bargs should stay where he is; on the bench :P ..with the way he was playing, I swear we play better without that 7 footer on the court being all lost and ruining what little offensive flow we get going with his shot attempts.

[Default User]

Wonder if Bargs finally realizes why the Raps were the worst team in the league....maybe because he was taking Davis' minutes?!?

[S.F.W.]

Rap hold on to win four in a row! First time in two years. Been loving their team play as of late. Calderon has been simply spectacular, and Anderson has been playing well too.

Who else thinks Bargs should stay where he is; on the bench :P ..with the way he was playing, I swear we play better without that 7 footer on the court being all lost and ruining what little offensive flow we get going with his shot attempts.


Wonder if Bargs finally realizes why the Raps were the worst team in the league....maybe because he was taking Davis' minutes?!?

If we can get the Bargs from early last year back, Raps are a better team for it. I love the 4 game win streak, but let's also look at who they have beaten:
Dallas - without Dirk, are a 12 - 13 team, but nobody knows how they have won this many
Houston - 13-12 right now, but only Harden has been good, Lin has been mediocre.
Cleveland - worse record than the raptors
Detroit - same record as the Raptors

Also remember all 4 games have been at home..

[FD22]

If we can get the Bargs from early last year back, Raps are a better team for it. I love the 4 game win streak, but let's also look at who they have beaten:
Dallas - without Dirk, are a 12 - 13 team, but nobody knows how they have won this many
Houston - 13-12 right now, but only Harden has been good, Lin has been mediocre.
Cleveland - worse record than the raptors
Detroit - same record as the Raptors

Also remember all 4 games have been at home..

Yea, if he plays at that same caliber he definitely lifts this team. But the way he was playing as of late was just hurting our productivity. I'm getting pretty fed-up with his inconsistencies now.

That's true; we haven't beaten any "great" teams. But it's nice to see them finally close some games out, and that too put together a stretch of that behavior. I think there's easily 5-7 games we could have won so far this year, and we'd have a much different record if the Raps had put in that extra little effort to win those games. So it's nice to see them finally win some close ones, and hold on/expand on a lead in the 4th.

Hopefully they can keep up this type of play for the tougher teams to come. And Bargs better be doing a hell of a self-evaluation for himself right now while watching the team thrive without its "best player".

[Default User]

We've lost to bad teams though too.

Partly because Bargs blows it during "crunch" time

[genericmoniker]

He seems to think a pull-up contested 3 pointer is the best shot available during the last 2 minutes of the game.

[Default User]

predictions for tonights game?

Had 4 tickets to watch @ the ACC but decided to give my brother in-law an early Xmas gift

[FD22]

predictions for tonights game?

Had 4 tickets to watch @ the ACC but decided to give my brother in-law an early Xmas gift

Nice gesture.


I think tonight's game is gonna be exciting. Both teams are hot right now, on a four-game win streak. I'm hoping we get to see Fields on the court tonight (he's been cleared to play again but hasn't been placed on the court for the past two games) but with the new-found chemistry the second-unit guys got going, he might not make it into rotation just yet. I have no doubt Calderon will continue his spectacular play of late. Should be a great game to watch.

[dietsprite]

Nice gesture.


I think tonight's game is gonna be exciting. Both teams are hot right now, on a four-game win streak. I'm hoping we get to see Fields on the court tonight (he's been cleared to play again but hasn't been placed on the court for the past two games) but with the new-found chemistry the second-unit guys got going, he might not make it into rotation just yet. I have no doubt Calderon will continue his spectacular play of late. Should be a great game to watch.

I hope I won't see Fields anytime soon he is so bad, unbelievable how he got this fat contract

[FD22]

Amir Johnson showing some Raptors love..

http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/nba/article/1305666--raptors-forward-amir-johnson-carves-team-s-logo-into-his-hair

http://i.thestar.com/images/e0/92/2845921a4f589b2f50cff119857e.jpg

[FD22]

5 in a row baby!!

Big game from Ross. Huge put-back (man that was nasty), steal and sick slam, and a steal again down the stretch of the game were some of the crazier plays he made today. Great game.

[Default User]

5 in a row baby!!

Big game from Ross. Huge put-back (man that was nasty), steal and sick slam, and a steal again down the stretch of the game were some of the crazier plays he made today. Great game.

of course T Ross had those highlight reel plays...I gave up those tickets

[FD22]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-fire-coach-avery-johnson-182415229--nba.html

Nets Fire Coach Avery Johnson.

Came as somewhat of a surprise to me, but I guess something had to be changed with their record as of late. I personally really like this team, and think they could be at a much better standing right now than they actually are. The assistant coach will take over for now, but there's already some rumors of the Nets possibly reaching out to Phil Jackson.

Thoughts?

[S.F.W.]

A little surprising, but not shocking. Particularly given he was in the last year of his contract, and Deron Williams had been critical recently.
Problem for the nets is they have so much salary committed and only a mediocre roster.
Easier to replace the coach than the players.

[FD22]

Very well played game from the Raps to start the year off with a win. Undefeated in 2013! :P

I hear ya JV!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggOQefxiBgo&feature=youtu.be

[Default User]

DD and TR racking it up!

[FD22]

DD and TR racking it up!

Fo sho!

Both had solid performances tonight. Getting it on a consistent basis will be the challenge.

[dietsprite]

very dissapointing lose last night againts the kings, was a very winnable game on paper

[FD22]

very dissapointing lose last night againts the kings, was a very winnable game on paper

That 20-4 run in the third killed us. Not to mention Cousins having a field day with us, as usual.

[Default User]

Don't you hate hearing about somebody from an opposing team, having a "career high" game against a Toronto Team?

I always hate seeing "Top 10" plays where the player makes the Toronto team look ridonkulous.

[FD22]

Don't you hate hearing about somebody from an opposing team, having a "career high" game against a Toronto Team?

I always hate seeing "Top 10" plays where the player makes the Toronto team look ridonkulous.

Tell me about it! I was watching the top __ plays of 2012, and similar shows/countdowns of the kind, and it was so disappointing to see majority of the plays/moments being against the Raps.

[genericmoniker]

But any press is good press right? :chuckle

[FLIPDADY]

Yeah remember Kobe's 81 point game?

Against the Raps....lol

[FD22]

Hopefully the Raps will start to get on the proper end of the highlight reels lol. Specially with T. Ross playing the way he is. Man, this kid has hops! In the past couple weeks he's had some serious jams. Really hope we keep him around. I think an off-season of physical training will allow him to bulk up a little and gain a lot of strength, and once that physical progress is there, he's really going to be a force to be reckoned with. Solid defender too; which is hard to find in a lot of the young guys these days.

[genericmoniker]

Blew a 20 point lead. Awesome.

[FD22]

Blew a 20 point lead. Awesome.

Typical Raptors loss. They were playing fine through the whole game, and then like mid-way through the 4th, everything fell apart. Was a crucial game too; in terms of playoff standings. Hopefully we can get a W against Philadelphia, which should help our positioning as well.

[p-o-g-i]

For those participating in the TM3 Raptors GB:
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?67190-Toronto-Raptors-GB-2012-game-(and-pre-game-experience)&p=1044912#post1044912

I have the tickets for the Celtics game on Feb 6th on hand. For the Knicks game in March, I'll obtain and distribute the tickets closer to the game...

[dietsprite]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Going online now: ESPN sources say Grizzlies and Raps have deal in place to swap Rudy Gay and Hamed Haddadi for Ed Davis and Jose Calderon


So it appears we have a new franchise player now!
sucks to lose Ed Davis though he will be good, and Calderon deserves to play for a contendor. Key here is Lowry and Gay appearently are very close so that could raise both of their level of play.

[FD22]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Going online now: ESPN sources say Grizzlies and Raps have deal in place to swap Rudy Gay and Hamed Haddadi for Ed Davis and Jose Calderon


So it appears we have a new franchise player now!
sucks to lose Ed Davis though he will be good, and Calderon deserves to play for a contendor. Key here is Lowry and Gay appearently are very close so that could raise both of their level of play.


Agh...not sure how I feel about this. Calderon is a solid player we're letting go off. Not sure if Lowry has that same maturity level to lead our team at the point. Gay is definitely a great player though, and with our team the way it currently is, he's going to have the freedom to make as much of an impact as he wishes.


Btw, a link for those interested:
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8898673/sources-memphis-grizzlies-agree-principle-trade-rudy-gay-toronto-raptors

[FD22]

Wow....Raps down by 1, Derozan get's hammered on the last play, and no call. I just don't understand how these refs function sometimes. Absolutely ridiculous.

[dietsprite]

Wow....Raps down by 1, Derozan get's hammered on the last play, and no call. I just don't understand how these refs function sometimes. Absolutely ridiculous.

+1 this is just getting old what in the world is going on through those refs minds ? 3 refs and none of them saw the clear contact its **** up

[p-o-g-i]

Key here is Lowry and Gay appearently are very close so that could raise both of their level of play.

That's what they said when they traded for TJ Ford (as he was close to Bosh), and we know how that turned out.

I like Rudy Gay, but if possible I would have rather traded Kyle Lowry.

[FD22]

That's what they said when they traded for TJ Ford (as he was close to Bosh), and we know how that turned out.

I like Rudy Gay, but if possible I would have rather traded Kyle Lowry.

Agreed. Rudy gay is a solid player, but still a little over-rated and over-priced in my opinion. Calderon has served us well, and in my eyes was our real franchise player. Not sure if Lowry will be able to bring that same consistency and smart play on a nightly basis to support the rebuilding of this team. Would have liked to have kept Calderon. To be honest I wouldn't have minded trading Bargs at all. Problem is, now not many teams want him that much anymore lol. Should've traded him when he was "doing well"..

[dietsprite]

Agreed. Rudy gay is a solid player, but still a little over-rated and over-priced in my opinion. Calderon has served us well, and in my eyes was our real franchise player. Not sure if Lowry will be able to bring that same consistency and smart play on a nightly basis to support the rebuilding of this team. Would have liked to have kept Calderon. To be honest I wouldn't have minded trading Bargs at all. Problem is, now not many teams want him that much anymore lol. Should've traded him when he was "doing well"..

Its all true calderon has been great for us this season and in general as a leader BUT he is expiring this year and will look to get paid. Now would the raps extend a 30-31 yr old PG that is on the decline for another 3-4 years most likely not, hence trading him now bring value back to the team rather than losing him for nothing over the summer. We are no longer in rebuild mode after this trade its win now mode. Whether Gay justifies his MAX contract this is another question...

[S.F.W.]

That's what they said when they traded for TJ Ford (as he was close to Bosh), and we know how that turned out.

I like Rudy Gay, but if possible I would have rather traded Kyle Lowry.

Lowry has a much better contract than Calderon. I think as Casey works on Lowry and develops him into a pass first guard, rather than shoot first guard he will work out well.
i don't understand where Derozan fits on the team now , with Ross coming along fast and now acquiring Gay.

[FD22]

Gay makes his debut as a Raptor in t minus 20 minutes

[boyracer]

Rap's are looking good defensively & offensively

[boyracer]

That was a pretty impressive win by the Raptors tonight. Liked what I saw, dominating a good team like the Clippers . I don't want to put too much into just one game, but so far so good.

LAC. 73
Tor. 98

Final

[FD22]

That was a pretty impressive win by the Raptors tonight. Liked what I saw, dominating a good team like the Clippers . I don't want to put too much into just one game, but so far so good.

LAC. 73
Tor. 98

Final

This is key lol. People shouldn't get all worked up and excited and start to expect the Raps to dramatically turn this season around just yet. But definitely a good sign from what they displayed tonight. For the limited time Gay had to acquaint himself with our team, I think he meshed with most of the guys pretty well.

Raps are 1-0 under the Gay era.

[S.F.W.]

Also note clippers were missing Chris Paul and Matt Barnes.
So the best point guard in the game , and a very good defender both were out for the clippers.
Doubt the raps would have won had those two played.

[p-o-g-i]

Here are a couple of pictures I took at the TM3 Raptors/ Celctics game from last night:


http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_170421_zps4dad0143.jpg

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_170344_zps15aca3e4.jpg

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_170447_zpsc8b9b76f.jpg

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_173403_zps1a153c19.jpg

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_173429_zps0d2afb23.jpg

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_172048_zpsaf1c20a3.jpg

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_173156_zpsdb69b702.jpg

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_173110_zpsfde43ea9.jpg

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_174622_zpse30a5b28.jpg

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_170534_zpsedeec4d9.jpg

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Team_JH/20130206_181047_zps2171e354.jpg

[FD22]

Something that seems to be in the talks:

Boozer a Raptor? No more Bargs? hmm..

http://nba.si.com/2013/02/08/carlos-boozer-andrea-bargnani-trade-rumor-raptors-bulls-toronto-chicago/#

[FD22]

Wooo T.Ross doin us proud bringin in the 2013 Slam Dunk trophy

[Default User]

Another Raptor taking home a trophy. Hopefully it doesn't go to his head like the last guy.

[-RJ3-]

Sorry to say but after Vince Carter left his mark in the slam dunk competition, It has lost its pizazzz... I was utterly disappointed with this years.... I expected it to be more creative than this...

When a player dunks and you see the reaction of NBA stars looking as if they are forced to watch this, you know theres something wrong...

Watch the 2000 slam dunk competition.... When Vince dunks literally all the players sit on the side lines and watch him dunk.....

And if its that easy to get a 50 give me the ball!

[dietsprite]

I actually thought this dunk contest was somewhat decent... T Ross and put up on a show tonight like his first dunk the most... congrats to Ross reppin T.dot

[FD22]

The dunk contests have definitely been relatively disappointing to earlier years with VC. Specially in the past two to three years, I feel like it's become more about the presentation/showmanship than the actual dunk; which is disappointing. I've essentially given up on having legitimate dunks like in early 2000, and in comparison to the past couple years, this one was at least a bit better.

[loki]

went to the game vs hornets and he brought something back to the raptor's game that wasn't there for a while.

talking about Ross

[-RJ3-]

Let me take you on a journey when basketball slam dunk competitions meant something.

1986
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnNEe8N1cxs&sns=em

1987
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-cTInqRB4Y&sns=em

1988
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dov0D8q6xAc&sns=em

1991
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQOeLu1kcdU&sns=em

1994
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JuK4aPADvM&sns=em

And after 2000 it ended the flare
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImAMVqA6mug&sns=em

[-RJ3-]

I would have retracted my statements if this guy actually was present in the competition. Literally present!

http://youtu.be/vR2XFpaoOxo

[jab]

still waiting for someone to attempt this in one of these competitions. It can be done with these guys jumping abilities, surprised no one has attempted it yet the last few years.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z840KrgBrPc

[FD22]

So, how bout dat heat team!

Thoughts on how long their win streak will last? They are currently at 23 games; 10 more to reach the NBA all-time best record. I'm confident in them winning against their next four opponents at least. This could be epic!

[FD22]

Bumping this thread for the new season coming up.

Two big things happening for the Raps..

1. Toronto will be hosting the 2016 All Star Game - http://www.cp24.com/sports/toronto-raptors-news/toronto-to-host-nba-all-star-game-in-2016-reports-1.1476135

2. Raptors are teaming up with Drake as part of their whole re-branding ordeal - http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2013/09/29/raptors_drake_team_up_for_rebranding_kelly.html

One thing that stood out from the second article: "After 18 years, all they have is one playoff series win and Vinsanity to draw from. That’s it." Cruel but true :( lol Who thinks we're going to be more successful this year? What do you guys think of the roster for this year? I have a somewhat good (or at least better) feeling about this season!

[Aitch]

1. All-star game might be the first time in 5 years the "home" team will have 0% chance of being booed off the court.

2. We don't need to "re-brand". We need to not suck.

KTHANXBAI.

[FD22]

If any of you fine gentlemen are interested in a fantasy........;).......basketball league, here's where you gotta go:

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

[FD22]

2013-2014 NBA Season starts tonight!

http://31.media.tumblr.com/217e074f01b7af39cea3ea5beee79b33/tumblr_mveqsuyxmx1qzb7vjo1_400.gif

[genericmoniker]

Awwwwwwww yisss..

[JPJPJP]

Can't wait! Eyes are gonna be glued to Miami vs. Chicago game tonight! DRose was and still is my favorite player! Let's see how he'll do in his first real game back against an elite team!

[FD22]

Can't wait! Eyes are gonna be glued to Miami vs. Chicago game tonight! DRose was and still is my favorite player! Let's see how he'll do in his first real game back against an elite team!

I'm pumped for this game as well.




And then Raps open up tomorrow against the (now very beatable) Celts lol

[sauga_kid]

Can't wait! Eyes are gonna be glued to Miami vs. Chicago game tonight! DRose was and still is my favorite player! Let's see how he'll do in his first real game back against an elite team!

Definitely going to be a great game to watch. Rose is back, faster and stronger! He's added 5" to his vertical and he's looking that much more explosive with that first step. All that being said, I think the big 3's drive for the three-peat will be too much for the Bulls.

[Default User]

Definitely going to be a great game to watch. Rose is back, faster and stronger! He's added 5" to his vertical and he's looking that much more explosive with that first step. All that being said, I think the big 3's drive for the three-peat will be too much for the Bulls.

Don't forget - the Bulls have 2x Three-peats under their belt.

But Miami is looking unstoppable. I have a feeling they're going to be breaking a few records this year....

[FD22]

But Miami is looking unstoppable. I have a feeling they're going to be breaking a few records this year....

+1

Definitely took over this game, that's for sure.

[sauga_kid]

Don't forget - the Bulls have 2x Three-peats under their belt.

But Miami is looking unstoppable. I have a feeling they're going to be breaking a few records this year....

Agreed, but those 3-peats came under a different team than this one. Nonetheless, DRose has made them a fun team to watch again (even though the Heat owned them last night).

[Default User]

yeah they got owned.
Definitely a different team - but still fun to watch with Rose back.

Lets see how the Raps do tonite

[FD22]

I predict a W tonight

Let's Go Raptors!

[Default User]

Well played.

[FD22]

Good debut for Hansborough tonight I think.


http://www.nba.com/raptors/video/2013/10/30/dropboxnbam1vidprod01NBAWEB13103-3024895/

Gotta love Amir's video-bomb

[JPJPJP]

Damn.. Checkout Michael carter-Williams nba debut.. Murdered the heat with 22 pts, 7 reb, 12 assists and 9 steals!

[sp3GT]

Is it just me? I feel like they're trying really hard to make it seem like Demar improved alot? And Jonas isn't involved enough..

[JPJPJP]

Is it just me? I feel like they're trying really hard to make it seem like Demar improved alot? And Jonas isn't involved enough..

I saw this too. I thought they were giving derozan way too many touches, and he wasn't finishing. A lot were forced shots. He had a horrible game

[FD22]

I noticed it since last season. He's definitely not maturing his game as fast as I, or many others, would've liked/expected. He bulked up and significantly improved his shot over his first off-season with us, but since then, pretty much flat in terms of progression.

[Default User]

They're expecting highlight reel plays from him - BUT HE NEEDS TO FINISH

But to me - I see better runs from a kid in filcan LOL Damon Stoudamire-ish

[sauga_kid]

Great night of ball last night with DRose's last second game winner and the clinic that CP3 put on!

[FD22]

Despite not playing all that well the whole game, the Raps have been playing better in the 4th and due to Derozan being on fire, are totally back in the game. Definitely some impressive offensive plays by Derozan. Still don't understand why Gay has been totally off this game though. Raps within 6!

EDIT: well, two turnovers and a bad play at the end of the fourth leads to a loss. Once again, got it close, but let the game get away. #TypicalRaptors

[Default User]

...and there's the Raptors that we've all grown to love.

I was wondering where they've been....

[FD22]

:(

It's early, I still have faith!

[genericmoniker]

Wuh oh. S.Curry with da bone bruise.

[FD22]

MJ's house is up for grabs. Anyone wanna go halvsies?

Magnificent..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lf_w0olusA#t=14

[Default User]

Didn't click the vid - but I'm assuming Jordan's place in Chicago.

Didn't he want 35M for it?

[FD22]

Didn't click the vid - but I'm assuming Jordan's place in Chicago.

Didn't he want 35M for it?

Check it out, it's pretty sweet.

Yup it's his place just outside Chicago. He's putting it up for auction starting at 29M; going to the highest bidder. Auction happening Nov. 22

[FD22]

Oh boy..

D. Rose with a possible torn ACL

http://probballreport.com/bulls-derrick-rose-may-have-torn-acl/

[genericmoniker]

Welp. There goes my season. :(

[S.F.W.]

Welp. There goes my season. :(
I think he will be back this year. Also plenty of good players on the wire.

[JPJPJP]

I think he will be back this year. Also plenty of good players on the wire.

Confirmed reports that he is out for the season.. Damn.. Sucks for D.Rose. He just came back. He's one of my favourite players. But I cant help but think... Brandon Roy.

[FD22]

Confirmed reports that he is out for the season.. Damn.. Sucks for D.Rose. He just came back. He's one of my favourite players. But I cant help but think... Brandon Roy.

Yea I don't see him being the same ever again now..

[S.F.W.]

Yea I don't see him being the same ever again now..
Actually, I think because he is having surgery to repair the meniscus, rather than remove, he can come back and be just as good. On the flip side, missing ~2 years of real NBA action is going to be an issue.
Don't think the Bulls will ever be the same though..

[FD22]

haha.. "Jason Kidd tells Tyshawn Taylor to hit him to force timeout"

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEqU7JHkfu0

Article:
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24292950/video-jason-kidd-tells-tyshawn-taylor-to-hit-him-to-force-timeout

[sp3GT]

^lol, Kidd seems so out of place and lost as a coach

[S.F.W.]

^lol, Kidd seems so out of place and lost as a coach
Agreed. I was reading an article last week that said, his two assistant coaches do all the play calling, etc. I think eventually Kidd could be a good NBA coach, but too jump so quickly from playing to coaching is asking for failure.

[genericmoniker]

I also think he'll make a great coach....eventually. But being the head-coach of such a high profile team? Not happening.

[sp3GT]

haha.. "Jason Kidd tells Tyshawn Taylor to hit him to force timeout"

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEqU7JHkfu0

Article:
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24292950/video-jason-kidd-tells-tyshawn-taylor-to-hit-him-to-force-timeout


"Hit me" turns out to be a $50k fine

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-to-fine-jason-kidd--50-000-for-spilled-drink-stunt-003042479.html

[FD22]

"Hit me" turns out to be a $50k fine

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-to-fine-jason-kidd--50-000-for-spilled-drink-stunt-003042479.html

haha yea read about it earlier today. Oh man. That was one costly veteran move :P

[genericmoniker]

That's an expensive coke.

[hex]

First time attending a sporting event, and it's gonna be the raptors game tonight versus miami. I'm not a fan of sports though, bought the tickets as an early christmas gift for my gf. Go big or go home, right?

[FD22]

First time attending a sporting event, and it's gonna be the raptors game tonight versus miami. I'm not a fan of sports though, bought the tickets as an early christmas gift for my gf. Go big or go home, right?

Nice! It's been ages since I've seen the Raps "in action" live, let alone the Heat. Should be a good game. Where your seats at?

[hex]

Nice! It's been ages since I've seen the Raps "in action" live, let alone the Heat. Should be a good game. Where your seats at?

116 row 8 seat 22 and 23.

not a bad game. definitely didn't expect so much chatter during the first half. people only got into the game in the last quarter.
to me, i thought the raptors could've won that game if they hadn't missed so many free throws.

[sp3GT]

I'm going to the Philly game this Friday, anyone else heading down?

[FD22]

I'm just gonna leave this here..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAN6qoW-KGg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Default User]

Rocking it in the Exuctive box Seats last nite with jonjon azumi and flipdaddy.

Got to witness Lawrence Fishburn show his love for the Raptors, Tag Team "whoompin" it at halftime (cause they back again) and the 51 pts matching the franchise record

All LIVE from suite 405 while munchin on Chicken Quesadillas, Nachos and Dip and XX-amount of Coronas, Heinekens, and Canadians.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/27/enahyrep.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/27/eqa9egeb.jpg

Good time boys!! We gotta do that shite again!!

[FD22]

Damnnn. Nice!

[FD22]

Who else is excited for the Raps right now?!




Wicked slam by DeRozan recently:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDYFP0YahME

[Default User]

Yeah it's good to have a little post-season activities for Toronto sports fans

It sucks that we didn't get a division title by a "Win"

[FD22]

Yeah it's good to have a little post-season activities for Toronto sports fans

It sucks that we didn't get a division title by a "Win"

yup yup



First round matchups in general though should be pretty entertaining.

http://www.nba.com/standings/playoff_picture.html

[Default User]

Yeah not looking forward to Brooklyn though LOL

HOPEFULLY we get 2nd round LOL

[FD22]

Yeah not looking forward to Brooklyn though LOL

HOPEFULLY we get 2nd round LOL

haha yeaaaa that's gonna be a tough matchup

[Arbitrageur]

Yeah not looking forward to Brooklyn though LOL

HOPEFULLY we get 2nd round LOL

Hopefully we get:
1. Miami
2. Indiana
3. Toronto
4. Chicago
5. Brooklyn

Toronto should be able to get out of the first round, and between Miami and Indiana, Indiana is the more beatable team.

[FD22]

Toronto should be able to get out of the first round, and between Miami and Indiana, Indiana is the more beatable team.

Between Miami and any team, the other team is more beatable ;) haha

Fun fact: first time in NBA history that Knicks, Lakers, and Celtics haven't made playoffs

[Arbitrageur]

Between Miami and any team, the other team is more beatable ;) haha

Fun fact: first time in NBA history that Knicks, Lakers, and Celtics haven't made playoffs

Haha.

Unless, of course, you're Brooklyn. In which case, you would love to play Miami.

[jab]

fun fact #2:

Raptors have most expensive tickets out of all the remaining playoff teams. Marked up by almost 250%, with the cheapest ticket going for $182 (standing room)

http://www.cp24.com/sports/raptors-have-most-expensive-playoff-ticket-prices-in-nba-report-1.1776602

[Arbitrageur]

#WeAreNorth


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9xnS9EJmRU

[Arbitrageur]

Derp, messed up the hashtag lol. #WeTheNorth, not are -_-

[FD22]

Andre Blatche already started talking shit about how "Terrance Ross wanted this, so let's see what they've got" or something lol

Not sure how I feel about the Raps doing a sea of white for the playoffs now. As opposed to the red before. I liked the red.

[maxewell12]

Andre Blatche already started talking shit about how "Terrance Ross wanted this, so let's see what they've got" or something lol

Not sure how I feel about the Raps doing a sea of white for the playoffs now. As opposed to the red before. I liked the red.

well the nets wanted to face us so all we gotta do is prove them wrong and hopefully its not a repeat of what vince did to us.

[Arbitrageur]

Andre Blatche already started talking shit about how "Terrance Ross wanted this, so let's see what they've got" or something lol

Not sure how I feel about the Raps doing a sea of white for the playoffs now. As opposed to the red before. I liked the red.

Sea of Red back in 2007 was a bad idea, cause the Nets wore their Red Jerseys and the Raptors wore white...

[FD22]

Sea of Red back in 2007 was a bad idea, cause the Nets wore their Red Jerseys and the Raptors wore white...

haha that is a good point. I dunno, I guess it'll just take some getting used to that white is now "our color" for the playoffs. I think Raps, and I think red.

[ecmirand]

I guess I'll be wearing white in Game 2 :). But red sounds like a better color.

[FD22]

Wanna see something cool?

Type in www.nets.com in your browser and see where you end up..

:chuckle

[iconicrocket]

Commentary on what Raptors vs. Brooklyn

http://www.nba.com/playoffs/2014/eastseries3

[ecmirand]

Commentary on what Raptors vs. Brooklyn

http://www.nba.com/playoffs/2014/eastseries3


Wrong title. This commentary should be titled "We love Brooklyn Nets and let's not even mention the Raptors".

Too much disrespect for the Raptors but we'll find out tomorrow.

[MistaChin]

12:30pm

ACC Square

Be there!

[Arbitrageur]

Wrong title. This commentary should be titled "We love Brooklyn Nets and let's not even mention the Raptors".

Too much disrespect for the Raptors but we'll find out tomorrow.

Raps get zero respect. I think aside from Philly and Charlotte, Toronto did not get a single nationally televised game in the US.

I hope they take care of business tomorrow and thereafter.

[FD22]

LET'S GO RAPTORS

[Default User]

#RTZ #NorthernUprising #RapsvsNets

[boyracer]

They need to settle down a bit. Too jittery.

[iconicrocket]

1.35 to go! GO RAPTORS!

[bilinz]

Was a good game to watch.

[iconicrocket]

Game #2, still early in the series.

[FD22]

Happened last time in the Playoffs too. Too jittery to start out; nerves get the best of the young/new guys. But they picked it up into the series last time, and I'm more than confident this crew will do the same. Game 2 should be muchhh better.

#WeTheNorth

[Arbitrageur]

Yeah, doesn't help that DeRozan started off 0-8 or all those turnovers in the first.

Game 2 should be better.

[rzapata]

They better. I haven't rooted for the Raps in a long while.

I'll be cheering all the way from Alberta. :chuckle

[Arbitrageur]

Raptors Win! Raptors Win!


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

[sp3GT]

YEA!!! GO RAPTORS! We played well but too many turnovers and got killed on the boards.

[FD22]

Game 3 leh'gooooooo

Any predictions?

If we can avoid being all jittery in Brooklyn and not let the crowd be an affect on us, we should be okay. Well, that and closing the bakery (ie not so many turnovers)

[Default User]

Curious to see the retaliation that Crooklyn has planned for our Game 1 "Eff the Nets!" Pep rally

[FD22]

LOL "Lowry's got great swagger as he walks back to the free-throw line" gotta love Matty D

Great first quarter. DeRozan came out strong. Still a few more T/O's than we'd like though.



Curious to see the retaliation that Crooklyn has planned for our Game 1 "Eff the Nets!" Pep rally

They definitely come out a little aggressive

[Default User]

This last quarter got me like....


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/26/5y5a4ere.jpg

[rzapata]

I was kinda cursing the referees for every bad call. Man, it's just, everytime I watch a game, there's always a bad call with these pricks. Can't really contest them because then you get a technical. Too much authority...

[FD22]

http://i.qkme.me/3rxvdr.jpg

[Arbitrageur]

All those Phantom calls, especially on Jonas.

At the end, Decrook Williams bumps into the Vasquez and then HE gets to go to the line. Plus they T up Vasquez...

[mazda3t]

Lets go raps!! Game 4!!

[ecmirand]

All those Phantom calls, especially on Jonas.

At the end, Decrook Williams bumps into the Vasquez and then HE gets to go to the line. Plus they T up Vasquez...

And Jonas doesn't get the calls lol. Man that T at the end. It wasn't necessary. Not even worth a T.

[Arbitrageur]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB9ynHMRfRU

[rzapata]

Let's hope it won't be the same referees. Otherwise, we'll just call it a day...

[Default User]

Hometown refs...SMH

[rzapata]

Hometown refs...SMH

I don't even wanna think that way, but that game 3 was just sad.

[Default User]

I don't even wanna think that way, but that game 3 was just sad.

What do you think now?
Double Technical?! Really?!!?

[Arbitrageur]

Wow, what a game.

First quarter was amazing.
Second quarter was getting worrisome.
Third quarter was depressing.
Fourth quarter was a nail biter.

Great win!

[Aitch]

I only saw bits of the first half, luckily kid fell asleep right before 2 minutes left in the fourth so I saw the end. At least I'm watching all of game 5.

[rzapata]

What do you think now?
Double Technical?! Really?!!?

I don't think about that anymore. Hahaha. Great win. We gotta cheer harder the next 2 games. We gotta bring it home. :)

[sp3GT]

Let's Go Raptors!

I was cursing the refs all game too, but I'd say the 4th was called pretty even.

[Arbitrageur]

Going into the 4th, there were 29 fouls called against the Raptors and only 19 on the Nets :S

[sp3GT]

We stayed at 29 fouls, Nets ended with 25.

On another note, crazy finish to the Rockets/Blazers game.

[Prezi]

yesterday's game was crazy... raptors really went through some growing pains to pull that win off on the road in the playoffs. We played some amazing textbook defense in the forth quarter to hold the nets to something like 3 field goals made and to seal the game!

Hopefully T Ross actually shows up and JV doesn't get into early foul trouble. Game 5 should be crazy inside and outside the ACC!

[FD22]

Game 5 should be crazy inside and outside the ACC!

This. I can't wait. The ACC and it's surroundings are gonna be wildddddd. Wish I could be there.

Hopefully we can secure the W in game 5 on homecourt

[Prezi]

Our team isn't even playing in the city, yet thousands of people will gather DT at the square.... I don't see any other city doing this for their team.

we need to win game 5.... very CRUCIAL game of the series. We can't afford to go back to Brooklyn down 3-2.

[FD22]

Our team isn't even playing in the city, yet thousands of people will gather DT at the square.... I don't see any other city doing this for their team.

we need to win game 5.... very CRUCIAL game of the series. We can't afford to go back to Brooklyn down 3-2.

Yea it's pretty insane. Mad love for the Raps. Not only that, but there's always a good amount of fans in other cities as well.

I think we're in a good position to win game 5. Playing at home again should help us, and Lowry and Demar are both on somewhat of a roll (granted Demar was kind of out of it second half of game 4, but was still locked in defensively). Just gotta hope the refs don't get us again.

[Default User]

I'm surprised they didn't open up the ACC for fans to watch inside. I'm sure people would pay a few $ to be able and sit inside with a beer to watch road games

[ecmirand]

That lineup with Novak Salmon and Hayes with starters sitting down. Gutsy move definitely.

I've been losing my voice slowly this past week lol

[Prezi]

Todays the BIG day... Raps have to win this game! the ACC is going to be bananas tonight!

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

Time to shine ROSS!!!! Go Raptors !!!!

[JPJPJP]

Time to shine ROSS!!!! Go Raptors !!!!

Ross has been a non-factor in this series, raps may get by this round against the nets without him, but if they want a remote chance of competing with Miami, Ross has to stfu (step the f* up) lol

[MistaChin]

Ross has been a non-factor in this series, raps may get by this round against the nets without him, but if they want a remote chance of competing with Miami, Ross has to stfu (step the f* up) lol

While it would be nice if Ross could perform on offense, he's more of our key defender. We have lots of options on offense through Lowry, DD, Pat^2 but defense should be and always will be the biggest part of our game. But imagine if he did rain 3's and ring up his points; this Round 1 series would never have been this close. The kid is developing so we can't be so hard on him. Even DD had pretty abysmal seasons in his rookie/sophomore year.

[Prezi]

While it would be nice if Ross could perform on offense, he's more of our key defender. We have lots of options on offense through Lowry, DD, Pat^2 but defense should be and always will be the biggest part of our game. But imagine if he did rain 3's and ring up his points; this Round 1 series would never have been this close. The kid is developing so we can't be so hard on him. Even DD had pretty abysmal seasons in his rookie/sophomore year.

yea, Ross should stick to focusing on defense.. .and let the offense come to him. The key to this game would be to get JC and Amir going in the post...and work the inside out game early. Also DD and Kyle has to be in attack mode right away.

[ach]

yea, Ross should stick to focusing on defense.. .and let the offense come to him. The key to this game would be to get JC and Amir going in the post...and work the inside out game early. Also DD and Kyle has to be in attack mode right away.

... and would help if the Nets completely suck from the beginning of the game itself, especially Pierce lol

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

Hope Fields will be back in the line up, he's doing a good job on defending Johnson.

Play good defense and less turnovers !

Let's Go Raptors!

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

Lowry is in a rampage in 2nd half . wow didnt realized raptors has awesome fan base mad props who r out there in the rain and cold!

[Aitch]

Derozan gets the steal, doesn't rush the basket, and STILL gets a poster worthy dunk.

[Nooby31]

20-6 run in the 4th for the nets... WDF

[DDUKI]

24-8 run.. . ... ..... .... .................

[mathew.poulos]

Am I watching the leafs?

[Nooby31]

TIE GAME...smh

[Default User]

Fuuuuuuuuuuu - 6 seconds

[Default User]

phew

That was a close one!

[Aitch]

Am I watching the leafs?

They must have had the wrong coach in the locker room.

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

wow what a major collapsed, almost had a heart attack!! lol they keep fouling 3 point shooters !!! lowry and derosan save the game. Now close it out on Friday!!!!!

[soccerboy1491]

Damn what an ending. Tho being drunk helps but still good lol

[Aitch]

I knew they would win. I lint rolled my pants before going out tonight.

When I got home my wife was asleep on the couch. Lint rolled her for extra good luck.



Might have been a little drunk.

[Prezi]

If the raptors lost last night I would of died.... what a EPIC melt down! Geez. ... thank God we won that game.

[Arbitrageur]

If the raptors lost last night I would of died.... what a EPIC melt down! Geez. ... thank God we won that game.

It was way too close, glad they won though.

I can't see how a Toronto team could enter the final minutes of a game with a huge lead and could possibly blow it by the end. Just doesn't seem possible or probable. Glad that's never happened before.

[jab]

It was way too close, glad they won though.

I can't see how a Toronto team could enter the final minutes of a game with a huge lead and could possibly blow it by the end. Just doesn't seem possible or probable. Glad that's never happened before.

It must have something to do with the city, considering all teams(raps,leafs,tfc,jays) end up managing to pull this feat off somehow..and not just on one occassion

[FD22]

Masai, give this guy the contract, money, keys to the city, and whatever else he wants. Lowry is the man!

Wicked game. Definitely got nervous towards the end, but Raps pulled through.

[Arbitrageur]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/3ac1c2b8cbc15b176608067556be2d2c/tumblr_n2mxrft4Wc1qj47ybo1_1280.jpg

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/3ac1c2b8cbc15b176608067556be2d2c/tumblr_n2mxrft4Wc1qj47ybo1_1280.jpg

LOWRY FOR MAYOR!!!!! Rob Ford tried to steal the spotlight on the news this morning lol!

[FD22]

One thing I love about Lowry is how humbling he is. One of the more humble guys in the NBA, that's for sure.

Here's a cool video after game 4 that shows that humbleness, with a nice funny little bonus at the end.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz0ssHcnktg

Man it's great to be a Raptors fan right now

My prediction of Raps in 7 might not come true, but I'm okay with it, because I have a feeling Raps will close this one out in Game 6 ;)

[Arbitrageur]

Sir Charles does a quiz on Canada!


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

[sp3GT]

Let's Go Raptors! I hope no one bought tickets for the Game 7 Presale, because it won't happen!

Anyone going down to the square tonight?

[Default User]

BIG game tonight!
Just hope the Raps don't over / under think the importance of this game and choke

[Aitch]

I'm double lint-rolling tonight.

[Prezi]

I'm double lint-rolling tonight.

haha! ...

GO Raptors!

[MistaChin]

Going to hit Jurassic Park tonight. This is going to be gooooooood

[FD22]

Aghhhhh not the kinda play I wanted to see. Defense is non-existent at times for the Raps, and for the earlier part of the first half at least, getting into the paint didn't even seem like an option on their offensive menu. Which is unacceptable. Nets have come out in full control. Hope we get it together over halftime. These guys have lost all the things that were making them successful the past couple games.