Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST]

[Boogie!]

We’re abo it to lose to the wizards

[Brinbe]

this team is a pile of frustration

[LoveMyRaps]

Scottie single handedly lost us this

[dandaman]

Soon as we get close wizards answer withe their own run like the good vet team they are

[Tor_Raps]

What time of lineup is this by playing all these midgets man

[HumbleRen]

And one of the best offenses in the league and most importantly a +5 NRTG

And a tanking team in the nets have a 4.3+ NRTG.

I don’t care lmao.

You’re not going to convince me that IQ, RJ, Ingram and Poeltl have been good defenders this year or that they deserve most of the credit for us being a great defensive team.

I'm just wondering who people think is a good defender? If you think Jak is average and Mamu is supposedly not a "real" back-up C, how are we the 4th best D in the league with below average defense at the C position which is supposedly the most important spot?

Look at the data lol. Our best defensive line ups haven’t been coming from our starting 5.

As for the reason why most rational people want traditional back up 7 footer? It’s not purely for defensive reasons lmao. It’s because we’ve had the worst OFFENCE in the league in the last 2 weeks. Our offence can’t function without legitimate screening from our bigs. 2nd chance points from offensive rebounding, etc.

[Boogie!]

Why didn’t Barnes even run out to Arrington

[TOStateofMind]

getting owned by bagley in almost 2026 is hilarious

[dcstanley]

Trade Scottie tomorrow

[YogurtProducer]

What time of lineup is this by playing all these midgets man

When Barnes, CMB, and Poeltl are all out, and Mamu need a breather, it does get tough. That’s 75% of your big rotation

[_MidNight_]

We gave them way too much confidence, it's probably too late to take the lead now.

[Brinbe]

did scottie wake up

[Childs]

These guys had 2 days off.

[Tor_Raps]

Beauty drive and kick by Gradey there. Shame he can't do anything.

And then?

Gradey can't secure a rebound

4 boards in 15 minutes. But he can't secure a rebound.

Someone give this Mod a warning for trolling. Ive seen people banned for less lol

[YogurtProducer]

What time of lineup is this by playing all these midgets man

When Barnes, CMB, and Poeltl are all out, and Mamu need a breather, it does get tough. That’s 75% of your big rotation

That being said, makes no sense to not roll Mogbo with Mamu at times. Why are we playing 3 SGs at once lol

[PushDaRock]

And a tanking team in the nets have a 4.3+ NRTG.

I don’t care lmao.

You’re not going to convince me that IQ, RJ, Ingram and Poeltl have been good defenders this year or that they deserve most of the credit for us being a great defensive team.

I'm just wondering who people think is a good defender? If you think Jak is average and Mamu is supposedly not a "real" back-up C, how are we the 4th best D in the league with below average defense at the C position which is supposedly the most important spot?

Look at the data lol. Our best defensive line ups haven’t been coming from our starting 5.

As for the reason why most rational people want traditional back up 7 footer? It’s not purely for defensive reasons lmao. It’s because we’ve had the worst OFFENCE in the league in the last 2 weeks. Our offence can’t function without legitimate screening from our bigs. 2nd chance points from offensive rebounding, etc.

The data also shows Gradey is one of our best defenders, we can use it to fit whatever narrative we want.

[Brinbe]

quickley, c'mon bro....

[TheAlchemist23]

Get Scottie outta here man

[Brinbe]

getting schooled on by cj

[YogurtProducer]

My main Darko complain is IQ doesn’t get enough 3 point attempts. You gotta scheme the guy more than what he has been getting.