PG: BENCH MOB COMES UP HUGE!!!

Thaddy · Post #41 » by **Thaddy** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:06 am

Los_29 wrote:If you just read this message board you’d think we were at the bottom of the standings. But we are 20-14, on pace for nearly 50 wins and have so far, exceeded expectations.

Great win tonight.

Sorry sir we have championship standards around these parts.

theonlyeastcoastrapsfan · Post #42 » by **theonlyeastcoastrapsfan** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:06 am

On a back to back; pro win.

pingpongrac · Post #43 » by **pingpongrac** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:06 am

This game looked over early when we were down double digits a few minutes into the 1st, 20 down midway through the 2nd and again when we were down by 10 with about 7 minutes left. Huge scoring contributions from Gradey and Shead in the first half kept the game somewhat close while the energy and activity of CMB and JKW were a big boost late. Props to Darko for sticking with the lineup that got us the lead at the end and props to Scottie and Ingram for showing up in the second half after a brutal first 24 minutes. Absolutely massive win! Now it also looks like we'll be getting the Nuggets without Jokic. Could string together some wins here.

Dennis 37 · Post #44 » by **Dennis 37** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:06 am

Tha Cynic wrote:Told you guys - this should have been an easy win. We need a new coach lol

Now have CMB work on his offense and this guy will be something

Whether we need a new coach or not, the coach doesn't shoot. First quarter shooting was terrible.

Post #45 » by **HiJiNX** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:06 am

Tripod wrote:Say what you want, but Gradey's pts helped keep us in the game in 1st half

I thought he gave up too much in other aspects. Smart to bench him imo. The game got out of hand while he was on.

YoungG · Post #46 » by **YoungG** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:06 am

The Bamba era is too sweet! I just want to add that I'm surprised that Darko didn't play IQ in the clutch. One of the things I dislike about Darko is that he tries to see the best in players too much, and he doesn't recognize when prioritizing the win is more important than a player's ego. Credit to the coach, as he put in the better defenders in Shead and Walter, and the Raps brought the W home!

Thaddy · Post #47 » by **Thaddy** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:06 am

Duffman100 wrote:
Tripod wrote:Say what you want, but Gradey's pts helped keep us in the game in 1st half

Then he was inexplicably benched in the 2nd half.

He was a massive negative but it would have been even worse without him there. He showed up today but the shooting is still a problem. He needs to extend his range further above the break.

TheAlchemist23 · Post #48 » by **TheAlchemist23** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:06 am

Magic straight up choked, Raptors stole one they had no business winning

ForeverTFC · Post #49 » by **ForeverTFC** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:07 am

I know it was against the Magic who are awful in the half court, but the defense in that last 6-7 mins was suffocating. Won them the game.

CMB needs to lock himself in the gym and shoot all summer.

Zeno · Post #50 » by **Zeno** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:07 am

It turns out going with the defence first lineup was the right call.

___Rand___ · Post #51 » by **___Rand___** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:07 am

Darko actually outcoached the other team's coach! Smart moves to keep that group on the floor to finish the game.

theonlyeastcoastrapsfan · Post #52 » by **theonlyeastcoastrapsfan** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:07 am

JaKobe has earned the role. Let him run with it. Stop carving out his minutes for Gradey when RJ plays.

Post #53 » by **HiJiNX** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:08 am

pingpongrac wrote:This game looked over early when we were down double digits a few minutes into the 1st, 20 down midway through the 2nd and again when we were down by 10 with about 7 minutes left. Huge scoring contributions from Gradey and Shead in the first half kept the game somewhat close while the energy and activity of CMB and JKW were a big boost late. Props to Darko for sticking with the lineup that got us the lead at the end and props to Scottie and Ingram for showing up in the second half after a brutal first 24 minutes. Absolutely massive win! Now it also looks like we'll be getting the Nuggets without Jokic. Could string together some wins here.

Wish we got to see Denver with Jokic. Need that test.

LoveMyRaps · Post #54 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:08 am

CMB is a beast man.

Give me him over Queen every day of the week. Twice on a Monday.

theonlyeastcoastrapsfan · Post #55 » by **theonlyeastcoastrapsfan** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:09 am

CMB was impactful, and was able to play late and with 5 fouls. Impressive minutes.

Boardbreaker · Post #56 » by **Boardbreaker** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:09 am

7 offensive boards for CMBeast

ForeverTFC · Post #57 » by **ForeverTFC** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:09 am

Also, props to Walter and Shead man. Shead is going to be a top 10 player in that draft.

DreamTeam09 · Post #58 » by **DreamTeam09** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:09 am

one of the best defensive teams when we lock in

JCP11 · Post #59 » by **JCP11** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:09 am

MiamiSPX wrote:Shead arguably saved our season on consecutive nights.

He's the new Lowry

SFour · Post #60 » by **SFour** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:09 am

defense in the 4th won them the game.....not to pile on IQ but his defense was really bad on top of his scoring struggles, he was looking like a pylon out there.