Raptors @ Hawks — Oct 22nd — 730PM EST — SN

rapsincr · Post #141 » by **rapsincr** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 9:59 pm

game 1, lets goooooo!!!
lets get that W and minimize the "this guys sucks" for the 1st game!!!!

WuTang_CMB · Post #142 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 10:18 pm

TheRealDeal · Post #143 » by **TheRealDeal** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 10:26 pm

Tonight’s either the start of a championship run or the beginning of a full-scale meltdown. There’s no in-between with this fanbase

djsunyc · Post #144 » by **djsunyc** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 10:34 pm

chuck just said atlanta and toronto are sleeper teams.

for us he said it's because nobody's talking about brandon ingram and chuck believes scottie is a top 20 player in the league.

Prestige · Post #145 » by **Prestige** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 10:45 pm

It's shame if we lose. Let's Gooooo

Raptors_Dynasty · Post #146 » by **Raptors_Dynasty** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 10:48 pm

Excited to watch a team that will at least try to win

dballislife · Post #147 » by **dballislife** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 10:54 pm

not having cmb is big loss since only he, poeltl, and barnes can guard centers

Shakril · Post #148 » by **Shakril** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 10:55 pm

dballislife wrote:not having cmb is big loss since only he, poeltl, and barnes can guard centers

cmb is still a rookie. We should not overvalue him at this point in his career.

djsunyc · Post #149 » by **djsunyc** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:09 pm

Shakril wrote:
dballislife wrote:not having cmb is big loss since only he, poeltl, and barnes can guard centers

cmb is still a rookie. We should not overvalue him at this point in his career.

i agree and also disagree

this team really hasnt been established. so much tanking and injuiries and roster overhaul.

as we try to find our identity, we need all hands on deck. any positive contributions, even for 10-15 minutes is needed especially at the backup 4/5.

even tho he is a rookie, we need him. the defense will translate.

and that's ok to say because we have yet to prove we are even a mediocre team.

Johnny Bball · Post #150 » by **Johnny Bball** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:09 pm

Let's go!

tms · Post #151 » by **tms** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:12 pm

Tanking wore me out so i’m glad to turn the page, even if it’s not for long. Most excited for the first steps from Alijah, next steps from Gradey and smooth steps from BI. Let’s get it

Johnny Bball · Post #152 » by **Johnny Bball** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:12 pm

causal_fan wrote:When is the last time the Raptors opened a season without an African born player on the roster or 2 way? Is this likely the result of a change from Masai to Bobby or just a coincidence?

Did American players change the way they all think about Toronto? No? Then coincidence.

WuTang_CMB · Post #153 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:14 pm

good luck game 1 of 82

hopefully this is a winning season

cheers

JN · Post #154 » by JN » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:18 pm

I have literally paid almost zero attention to the Raptors since the draft. Not watched any of their SL or pre-games.

I am concerned about the mix of the team / outside shooting, but haven't seen them yet so who knows and I'm no expert, so hope the team surprises me.

JN · Post #155 » by JN » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:21 pm

How long is CMB out for? Not following Raps closely and I have dedicated all my extra time to the Jays this summer.

raptorstime · Post #156 » by **raptorstime** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:22 pm

Stay healthy and hungry. Lets goo

TimeForChange · Post #157 » by **TimeForChange** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:24 pm

in on 1

Sandman88 · Post #158 » by **Sandman88** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:26 pm

Another season realGM let’s see what this team has

Syd-TK3 · Post #159 » by **Syd-TK3** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:29 pm

ITS TIME

Shakril · Post #160 » by **Shakril** » Wed Oct 22, 2025 11:29 pm

djsunyc wrote:
Shakril wrote:
dballislife wrote:not having cmb is big loss since only he, poeltl, and barnes can guard centers

cmb is still a rookie. We should not overvalue him at this point in his career.

i agree and also disagree

this team really hasnt been established. so much tanking and injuiries and roster overhaul.

as we try to find our identity, we need all hands on deck. any positive contributions, even for 10-15 minutes is needed especially at the backup 4/5.

even tho he is a rookie, we need him. the defense will translate.

and that's ok to say because we have yet to prove we are even a mediocre team.

Thats the point. 10-15 is ok, but to expect more from him as some do, is not right.