Were a good team

[Hero_Panda]

They play harder than they did last season but the team that played together post Rudy trade 2 seasons ago was by far the hardest working Raptor team I've ever witnessed. That team rarely got blown out and fought back from double digit 4th quarter deficits to either win or make games close on mutilple occasions.

Agreed. That was a fun team to watch and proud to be a fan of. Was hoping they would build on that mindset the following season but injuries and drama happened. The team went away from what made them successful but were still winning games based on the wrong approach.

This season, it seems they're trying to find their way back from what they were in 13-14.

[The_Hater]

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They play harder than they did last season but the team that played together post Rudy trade 2 seasons ago was by far the hardest working Raptor team I've ever witnessed. That team rarely got blown out and fought back from double digit 4th quarter deficits to either win or make games close on mutilple occasions.

Agreed. That was a fun team to watch and proud to be a fan of. Was hoping they would build on that mindset the following season but injuries and drama happened. The team went away from what made them successful but were still winning games based on the wrong approach.

This season, it seems they're trying to find their way back from what they were in 13-14.

I Think chemistry and hard work are far tougher to maintain and duplicate season to season than talent. At the end of the day, talent is a constant which is why the NBA teams with the best players eventually rise to the top and compete for championships. And come playoffs every team is generally playing hard so those teams that overachieved through hard work during the season lose that advantage.

[sca]

We are an elite team, not just good. Top 10 offense + defense, wins against two title contenders and almost a win against GSW.

Agreed Lowry is superstar that speartes us from a team like atlanta last year he can take over a game Good that early in the season were learning how to close out games what to do and what not to do as soon as we figure it out were Warriors of the north

Agreed man I mean when you look at our roster you have two guys that can create their shots in Lowry and DeMar plus a gritty defender in Carroll and a FIBA MVP in Scola who btw is great in his own right then when you add Valanciunas or Biyombo to the mix both of these guys can do the dirty work and get rebounds for when Lowry and DeRozan miss and then quickly pass it back to Scola who confuses opponents with his porn movie veteran look but then guess what he scores right in your face anyway I think bringing Ross off the bench along with Cory Joseph is a great idea because Joseph doesn't demand the ball very much so that Ross can DOMINATE and by dominate I mean score like 5 points per game on .400 shooting because expecting anything more from him really puts him in a stressful situation and he begins throwing tantrums on Tumblr and starts arguing with the fans honestly the only thing wrong with this team is Patman I'm guessing he needs a Robin or a PatGirl

[Scase]

We beat 5 teams over 500 11 out of 15 on the road 5 close loses and we were ahead in miami game at half time Casey makes these guys play 100% each game I think were better than hawks last year more practice time East Conference Championship here we come

Only with Raptors fans do close losses and leading a game at the half show up on the stat sheets.

[The_Hater]

We beat 5 teams over 500 11 out of 15 on the road 5 close loses and we were ahead in miami game at half time Casey makes these guys play 100% each game I think were better than hawks last year more practice time East Conference Championship here we come

Only with Raptors fans do close losses and leading a game at the half show up on the stat sheets.

Well losing close games does contribute to a better point differential and it's starting to become common knowledge that the best teams have the largest point differentials.

[LLJ]

Good team, not great. Same as previous few years. Maybe the weaknesses are a little different but the talent level that drives the team the same.

[Zeno]

Extremely high bump potential with this thread. I expect to see it pop up both after big wins and humiliating loses. The double meaning of the thread title only strengthens its versatility.

[G R E Y]

Well, we thought we were, yes...

[Clutch0z24]

Overrating the Raptors if you think we belong in the elite teams in the league.._We scored 23 or something in 2 12 min qters against the clips._.This Offence wont do us any good in the playoffs.

[sca]

Honestly we're 6th in the conference so some of you need to chill a bit. Maybe look in the mirror or something.

[wicked_crossova]

Overrating the Raptors if you think we belong in the elite teams in the league.._We scored 23 or something in 2 12 min qters against the clips._.This Offence wont do us any good in the playoffs.

Right, because looking at 1 quarter of 1 game is a good indication of something.

We're middle of the pack (15th) in PPG, and top 5 in OPPG. I'll take that over our "great offense" last year any day,

[Basketball_Jones]

Of course this is a good team, and better then the record indicates. It's been a rough schedule. The problem is, the east has gotten stronger. Cavs/ATL/Raps/Bulls no longer have a stranglehold on everybody out here. It feels like anybody can beat anybody.

[Clutch0z24]

Overrating the Raptors if you think we belong in the elite teams in the league.._We scored 23 or something in 2 12 min qters against the clips._.This Offence wont do us any good in the playoffs.

Right, because looking at 1 quarter of 1 game is a good indication of something.

We're middle of the pack (15th) in PPG, and top 5 in OPPG. I'll take that over our "great offense" last year any day,

Well come playoff time when DD is playing iso, gets shut down , Lowry jacking up 3s and we have no one else involved._._ you will see how easy it will be for other teams to stop us.._.The offence needs to change._.Me bringing up 2 quaters of horrible play is valuabe cause that wont cut it againt elite teams

[RaptorsLife]

We are

[Mr_NC]

We play up or down to our competition, gotta play 100 at all times, til then we aaaaaight

[Potential]

I'm gonna decide to stay numb til the playoffs! Not tryna get heartbroken again but this team is definitely better than last year. Can't wait til April

[David-Kornel]

Nah, we were not.

[bigmandinky]

We are an elite team, not just good. Top 10 offense + defense, wins against two title contenders and almost a win against GSW.

Agreed Lowry is superstar that speartes us from a team like atlanta last year he can take over a game Good that early in the season were learning how to close out games what to do and what not to do as soon as we figure it out were Warriors of the north

Agreed man I mean when you look at our roster you have two guys that can create their shots in Lowry and DeMar plus a gritty defender in Carroll and a FIBA MVP in Scola who btw is great in his own right then when you add Valanciunas or Biyombo to the mix both of these guys can do the dirty work and get rebounds for when Lowry and DeRozan miss and then quickly pass it back to Scola who confuses opponents with his porn movie veteran look but then guess what he scores right in your face anyway I think bringing Ross off the bench along with Cory Joseph is a great idea because Joseph doesn't demand the ball very much so that Ross can DOMINATE and by dominate I mean score like 5 points per game on .400 shooting because expecting anything more from him really puts him in a stressful situation and he begins throwing tantrums on Tumblr and starts arguing with the fans honestly the only thing wrong with this team is Patman I'm guessing he needs a Robin or a PatGirl

This run on sentence was like poetry in motion ahah

[Inevitable]

I'm gonna decide to stay numb til the playoffs! Not tryna get heartbroken again but this team is definitely better than last year. Can't wait til April

Only waste yutes get their heart broken

[TdotForLife]

Yet we can be better. The offence just needs to change. I really want to see what this team can do with a legit coach who has a an actual offensive scheme.