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

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

Post#61 » by AkelaLoneWolf » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:22 am

i see barnes is back to jacking up 3 pointers instead of being in the post. smh.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#62 » by SFour » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:22 am

don't have confidence for a win even against the wizards
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Post#63 » by YogurtProducer » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:22 am

MonkBatter42 wrote:Scottie just jacking bricks

Barnes shooting early clock 3’s is one of the worst shots we take, and he does it every night
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Post#64 » by Sandman88 » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:22 am

Guess we’re getting non aggressive Scottie tonight
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Post#65 » by SnotoriousBIG » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:23 am

MonkBatter42 wrote:Scottie just jacking bricks

Why so early in the shot clock though.... That's twice now
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Post#66 » by C_Money » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:23 am

His shooting has fallen off a cliff lately. Bricking everything
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Post#67 » by YogurtProducer » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:23 am

AkelaLoneWolf wrote:i see barnes is back to jacking up 3 pointers instead of being in the post. smh.

0/2 from 3, and a turnover

Gonn be one of those Barnes halves is my guess. The dude really needs to just get over the point guard obsession and just stick to doing what he’s damn near elite at
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#68 » by Zeno » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:24 am

YogurtProducer wrote:
MonkBatter42 wrote:Scottie just jacking bricks

Barnes shooting early clock 3’s is one of the worst shots we take, and he does it every night

This is an absolutely inaccurate statement.
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Post#69 » by MonkBatter42 » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:25 am

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Post#70 » by MiamiSPX » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:26 am

I think you guys missed the part about Barnes playing with the flu tonight. Same reason CMB is not playing.
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Post#71 » by theonlyeastcoastrapsfan » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:27 am

With RJ out we should have been getting a look at IQ at the 2 and Shead at the 1.

We need to stop platooning Gradey and JaKobe - pick one, let the other sit on the bench. But stop expecting both to get comfortable looking over their shoulder.

I think we all, or most understand we put ourselves behind the 8 ball. I’d like Darko to worry about winning and setting minimum expectation level, but he just seems like he’s a guy who will just try and placate players to stay on good sides.

A line up that features Shead at point and the spacing of Battle should be emphasized a lot more.
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Post#72 » by MonkBatter42 » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:28 am

MiamiSPX wrote:I think you guys missed the part about Barnes playing with the flu tonight. Same reason CMB is not playing.


I would rather Scottie sit then, then play like this.
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Post#73 » by Boogie! » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:29 am

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Post#74 » by Tor_Raps » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:29 am

Today's a day we might not be able to survive Walter/Dick minutes if they continue to be trashy.
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Post#75 » by Basketball_Jones » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:29 am

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Post#76 » by MiamiSPX » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:29 am

MonkBatter42 wrote:
MiamiSPX wrote:I think you guys missed the part about Barnes playing with the flu tonight. Same reason CMB is not playing.


I would rather Scottie sit then, then play like this.


I don't disagree. I admire the noble try, but if he's going to just jack 3s, may as well sit this one out.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#77 » by Boogie! » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:29 am

theonlyeastcoastrapsfan wrote:With RJ out we should have been getting a look at IQ at the 2 and Shead at the 1.

We need to stop platooning Gradey and JaKobe - pick one, let the other sit on the bench. But stop expecting both to get comfortable looking over their shoulder.

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A line up that features Shead at point and the spacing of Battle should be emphasized a lot more.


Just bench both dick and Walter we’ve seen what they’ve provided all season and none has been particularly effective. Give battle, Lawson, whoever else some run.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#78 » by Boogie! » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:30 am

MiamiSPX wrote:
MonkBatter42 wrote:
MiamiSPX wrote:I think you guys missed the part about Barnes playing with the flu tonight. Same reason CMB is not playing.


I would rather Scottie sit then, then play like this.


I don't disagree. I admire the noble try, but if he's going to just jack 3s, may as well sit this one out.


Let Scottie jack 3s, his volume has been declining since the start of the season. Need 3 point Scottie back.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#79 » by Tripod » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:31 am

Tor_Raps wrote:To :lol: day's a day we might not be able to survive Walter/Dick minutes if they continue to be trashy.

If?

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

Post#80 » by Tor_Raps » Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:32 am

Dick playing ahead of Battle. Just waiting for Walter to come on before him too...

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