PG: Raps outpace Indy

WuTang_CMB · Post #81 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:20 am

I remember watching Barnes scoutimg videos and sayinf he had Giannis similarities. His drive and dunkhighlight tonight was a prime example. Gonna be scary

pingpongrac · Post #82 » by **pingpongrac** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:21 am

As I said in the game thread before tip-off, our offence has been coming around since the abysmal first game. OG and FVV have both stepped up big the last three games (23/5/3 on 63 TS% and 20/7/9 on 60 TS% respectively with a combined 13 steals) and the threes have been falling again. Obviously we aren't going to be putting up 115 PPG on above average percentages every night, but we're not that team that scored 45 points (or whatever it was) in the first 30 minutes against the Wizards in the opener.

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Harcore Fenton Mun · Post #83 » by **Harcore Fenton Mun** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:22 am

Honestly, Barnes looks and plays like he's been in the league five years.

Grew · Post #84 » by **Grew** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:23 am

Dragic the real MVP, told Nick he didn't like what he was seeing out there, and that he better play Dalano instead. That's the veteran leadership we all expected. Can't get torched on defense from the pine, showing his BBIQ.

hyper316 · Post #85 » by **hyper316** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:23 am

Raptors 1-0 when Dragic DNP

Mikistan · Post #86 » by **Mikistan** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:23 am

WaltFrazier wrote:I'm sure I'm remembering this right. In preseason Scottie showed a lot of promise but I remember thinking, and posting, I wish he'd dunk more. Someone replied, he's not explosive. But now he's dunking in traffic, finishing strong to go along with his nice touch. He IS explosive.

ScOtTiE iSnT aThLeTiC

Jcity08 · Post #87 » by **Jcity08** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:24 am

Barnes and Banton are such amazing draft selections. Banton has serious skill, far above his draft selection.

OakleyDokely · Post #88 » by **OakleyDokely** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:24 am

Banton is a blur in transition. When he gets a head of steam going, he's hard to stop off the dribble. His stroke looks better as well. He's also been a distrupter defensively. He's establishing himself as the clear backup guard. The Freddie/Banton combo has looked good in the minutes they've played together.

Barnes is basically getting his 18 points a game from floaters, hooks, pullups, putbacks. He's very composed around the basket. Imagine what he will be able to do when his jump shot gets better. Another solid all around game.

VV has been awesome the last two games. Nice to see the shot coming around. He's doing everything right now - scoring, passing, rebounding, defending. The leader.

OG is settling in with the higher usage role. The offense has looked good for the 3rd game in a row.

Overall, the Raps played hard, the defense was insane and it was a fun game to watch

bakafool · Post #89 » by **bakafool** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:25 am

Nick must be reading these forums because he let Banton play more and handle the ball most of the time. Nice to see Fred also in control more. And Barnes was vibin'. When this team has consistent defensive effort, they will always have a chance.

AkelaLoneWolf · Post #90 » by **AkelaLoneWolf** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:25 am

pingpongrac wrote:As I said in the game thread before tip-off, our offence has been coming around since the abysmal first game. OG and FVV have both stepped up big the last three games (23/5/3 on 63 TS% and 20/7/9 on 60 TS% respectively with a combined 13 steals) and the threes have been falling again. Obviously we aren't going to be putting up 115 PPG on above average percentages every night, but we're not that team that scored 45 points (or whatever it was) in the first 30 minutes against the Wizards in the opener.

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wiz might be better than advertised. They just beat the Celtics tonight

rapsincr · Post #91 » by **rapsincr** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:25 am

sidsid wrote:Just wanna see more Barnes with the ball. Still too much ball pounding setup from the guards. Reversing more of the action where Fred ends with possession instead would lead to a bit more creativity maybe. Just feels like the bigs are rushing a bit too much at times.

barnes seemed to have the ball in his hands going up the court ALOT more in the 2nd half, i was really happy to see that.

WaltFrazier · Post #92 » by **WaltFrazier** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:26 am

Mikistan wrote:
WaltFrazier wrote:I'm sure I'm remembering this right. In preseason Scottie showed a lot of promise but I remember thinking, and posting, I wish he'd dunk more. Someone replied, he's not explosive. But now he's dunking in traffic, finishing strong to go along with his nice touch. He IS explosive.

ScOtTiE iSnT aThLeTiC

is that funny use of caps supposed to indicate sarcasm?

Harcore Fenton Mun · Post #93 » by **Harcore Fenton Mun** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:28 am

It'll be nice to see the 905 get started, I want to see the end of the bench play and get minutes. It's always a bit of a buzzkill at the start of the season with the tight minutes.

alienchild · Post #94 » by **alienchild** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:29 am

Raps had swag tonight. And FU defense.

edgehead411 · Post #95 » by **edgehead411** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:29 am

Great win. I dont want to be critical of Trent given his defensive effort he was pretty piss on the other end. Couldnt hit water if he fell out of a boat

Johnny Bball · Post #96 » by **Johnny Bball** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:29 am

PrinceAli wrote:

Read on Twitter
?s=21

Well with as wrong as this fanbase has been...somebody has to do it.

rapsincr · Post #97 » by **rapsincr** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:30 am

AkelaLoneWolf wrote:
pingpongrac wrote:As I said in the game thread before tip-off, our offence has been coming around since the abysmal first game. OG and FVV have both stepped up big the last three games (23/5/3 on 63 TS% and 20/7/9 on 60 TS% respectively with a combined 13 steals) and the threes have been falling again. Obviously we aren't going to be putting up 115 PPG on above average percentages every night, but we're not that team that scored 45 points (or whatever it was) in the first 30 minutes against the Wizards in the opener.

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wiz might be better than advertised. They just beat the Celtics tonight

or the celtics might be worse lol.

GLF · Post #98 » by **GLF** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:30 am

OakleyDokely wrote:Banton is a blur in transition. When he gets a head of steam going, he's hard to stop off the dribble. His stroke looks better as well. He's also been a distrupter defensively. He's establishing himself as the clear backup guard. The Freddie/Banton combo has looked good in the minutes they've played together.

Barnes is basically getting his 18 points a game from floaters, hooks, pullups, putbacks. He's very composed around the basket. Imagine what he will be able to do when his jump shot gets better. Another solid all around game.

VV has been awesome the last two games. Nice to see the shot coming around. He's doing everything right now - scoring, passing, rebounding, defending. The leader.

OG is settling in with the higher usage role. The offense has looked good for the 3rd game in a row.

Overall, the Raps played hard, the defense was insane and it was a fun game to watch

When you think about how much Banton has improved from his first summer league game where he was turning the ball over left right and centre to now is truly unreal. Who would have thought. He can't shoot and he's already to a backup point guard in this league because he does everything else well. What a steal by Masai. And our development team is truly top notch

Boogie! · Post #99 » by **Boogie!** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:31 am

Grew wrote:Dragic the real MVP, told Nick he didn't like what he was seeing out there, and that he better play Dalano instead. That's the veteran leadership we all expected. Can't get torched on defense from the pine, showing his BBIQ.

idk if this is true but thats crazy that it takes dragic telling nurse what to do...

i feel like lowry shouldve done this last year and demoted himself to the bench... too much pride though...

alienchild · Post #100 » by **alienchild** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:31 am

Johnny Bball wrote:
PrinceAli wrote:

Read on Twitter
?s=21

Well with as wrong as this fanbase has been...somebody has to do it.

Just use copy and paste with this post this season. Will save time.