Game 20: Cavs vs Toronto Raptors 7:00 EST, NBALP FSO

King Stannis · Post #1 » by **King Stannis** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 3:01 am

The Cavaliers are on a roll having won seven straight games coming off a command performance over the hapless Brooklyn Nets. Ten Cavaliers scored as King James held court with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in attendance. The Raptors and Cavs last met on Friday in Toronto where the good guys enjoyed solid win over the leading team in the Conference.

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Keys to the Game:

1. D. Lots of that good defence.
2. Boards. Crash them.
3. Move the ball. Get Love going early.
4. Bench play. Let James Jones shoot, dammit.
5. Heaping servings of hustle.

Discuss, eh?

Notes:

Raptor trolls are not welcomed. Thoughtful Raptor fans are.

KL78192020 · Post #2 » by **KL78192020** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 3:44 am

Another loss for the Raps, Cavs are gelling now.

King Stannis · Post #3 » by **King Stannis** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 5:52 am

ozzykhan16 wrote:Another loss for the Raps, Cavs are gelling now.

I have found it wise to never underestimate a team with talent.

Steelo Green · Post #4 » by **Steelo Green** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 2:52 pm

I said 2 weeks ago Cleveland will be the class of the East and face Chicago/Toronto/Washington in the ECF and take the crown but nope, everyone said the D wouldn't improve. I don't know why people either dislike or underestimate Lebron so much. Oh well. Good luck in the Finals, your heart strings have been pulled enough (as a Raptor fan I understand) over the years and you guys deserve to see a good team.

Should be a good one tonight. Toronto will not come out as lethargic but I still see Cleveland pulling it out. If Toronto were smart, they would run more through Val.

Ahmed1212 · Post #5 » by **Ahmed1212** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 4:22 pm

Raptors on the 2nd game of back to back (last nights game was a grinder to, went to OT). Plus no DeMar. Cavs sorta luck out on these circumstances.

Cavs should win.

I hope these two team face in the 2nd round though. Both teams at full strength will be fun to watch.

fart · Post #6 » by **fart** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 4:56 pm

ECF preview tonight. F the Bulls :lol:

improvisor · Post #7 » by **improvisor** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 4:59 pm

The Raptors are a surprising team. As in they wasn't supposed to be title contenders but is really trying to put their foot down and prove that they are. This should be a good game. Both teams played last night. Hopefully we get the win.

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Chriscross · Post #8 » by **Chriscross** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 7:06 pm

Good luck tonight!

Should be a good game but expecting your team to beat us

Our defense hasn't been good lately + not having DeRozan will hurt again

SaiCLE · Post #9 » by **SaiCLE** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 7:17 pm

Ahmed1212 wrote:Raptors on the 2nd game of back to back (last nights game was a grinder to, went to OT). Plus no DeMar. Cavs sorta luck out on these circumstances.

Cavs should win.

I hope these two team face in the 2nd round though. Both teams at full strength will be fun to watch.

Cavs on the 2nd game of a back to back. Basically what I am saying is that you should never count out your team no matter who the opponent is. Besides the Cavs still need time to gel but Miller needs to come back first. Hopefully both teams put on a show (I believe Raps and Cavs are on another tier right now)

improvisor · Post #10 » by **improvisor** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 10:01 pm

Chriscross wrote:Good luck tonight!

Should be a good game but expecting your team to beat us

Our defense hasn't been good lately + not having DeRozan will hurt again

Good luck to you guys as well. This could easily go either way.I'm expecting a split for the season between the 2 teams and in the playoffs I fear the Raptors more than anyone else in the east. But I do hope we go 3-1 for the season and win the playoff series.

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jonazzz · Post #11 » by **jonazzz** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 11:43 pm

No dekobe meh. Probably cavs got this.

faizan629 · Post #12 » by **faizan629** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 11:50 pm

it will be a fun game, but the way clevelands been playing i think they will win. without demar it is going to be tough for the raps. cleveland has to play their bench like jj haywood and harriss. coach has been playing tt and delly dion we actually have good depth.

pg irving/delly/price
sg marion/dion/harris
sf james/jones/miller
pf love/ thompson/amunson
c andy and haywood

haywood has been ok he has 1 block shot every time he plays he can bring a rim protector and hes a extra body who can help and give rest to andy and tt

TheKingofSting · Post #13 » by **TheKingofSting** » Tue Dec 9, 2014 11:53 pm

Is this not the fan night game? The Raps win that like every week and now the Cavs game isn't?

Morse Code · Post #14 » by **Morse Code** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:09 am

Cavs are a very good team but what's with all you raptor traitors? Should be an exciting game but in the end... Raps in 4

TheKingofSting · Post #15 » by **TheKingofSting** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:10 am

This is a Huge game!

King Stannis · Post #16 » by **King Stannis** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:26 am

Wow. Great game. Raptors are tough. I think a couple trolls are going to be very annoyed tonight. Probably going to blame the refs.

Ahmed1212 · Post #17 » by **Ahmed1212** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:29 am

Not trolling but I seriously think this Raptor team can take you guys to 7 in an ECF showdown. Assuming both teams at full health. DeMar was clearly missed in the 4th right when we needed a shot creator.

NIL8R · Post #18 » by **NIL8R** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:32 am

Ahmed1212 wrote:Not trolling but I seriously think this Raptor team can take you guys to 7 in an ECF showdown. Assuming both teams at full health. DeMar was clearly missed in the 4th right when we needed a shot creator.

And the refs calling ALL violations.

SaiCLE · Post #19 » by **SaiCLE** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:45 am

Why are Raps fans b*tching about the refs??? Through three quarters you guys were getting every single call. B*tch about lowry chucking and the rest of the raptors were choking.

NIL8R · Post #20 » by **NIL8R** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:51 am

SaiCLE wrote:Why are Raps fans b*tching about the refs??? Through three quarters you guys were getting every single call. B*tch about lowry chucking and the rest of the raptors were choking.

We lost the game due to falling apart in the 4th BUT; I counted at least 7 obvious fouls made by LBJ...he was only called on one...