Official Game Thread: Raptors vs. Pistons

T0R0NT0_RAPT0RS · Post #81 » by **T0R0NT0_RAPT0RS** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 5:02 pm

first game home after a long road trip... this has the makings of a big let down... hopefully the bright lights of ESPN will give our boys some motivation.

deknow · Post #82 » by **deknow** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 6:20 pm

bakafool wrote:Hopefully Delfi plays disciplined ball and doesn't chuck too many shots against his former team.

I think its a nobrainer he will most definitely be chucking I just hope he has a good day doing it.

WesWesley · Post #83 » by **WesWesley** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 7:34 pm

does everyone forget that Bosh dropped 37 on Sheed a few years ago?

Post #84 » by **Cowology** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 7:35 pm

Danchan wrote:prince is just in the right system. If he's on the raptors he'll fair not much better than Moon right now.

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JD225 · Post #85 » by **JD225** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 7:42 pm

Cowology wrote:I'd actually like to see Delfino have a nice game...in a losing cause, of course.

He never really fit in w/ Detroit, but I always liked his game; solid defensively, good rebounder, wiling passer. His scoring just never came around like I expected. Part of that was because we tried to make him into a spot up shooter, but he also just never really took that next step. He could get into the paint but couldn't ever finish.

Anyway, should be a good game. I'll be curious to see if we try and keep our starters rested for Boston. Stuckey & Maxiell could potentially get a lot of run this game. And that Sheed/Bosh matchup should be a good one.

He hasn't changed much here. He still takes a lot of ill advised 3 point shots in the face of the defender. He has the ability to slash, but like you said he's not really a great finisher. He makes up for it with his hustle though, often saving Bargnani on the defensive glass.

AB_21 · Post #86 » by **AB_21** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 8:04 pm

This is going to be one of those games where the Raps are so damn stagnant on offense and sort of make a comeback late with a couple of three's but Detroit pulls away on a Chauncey and-1. A Bargnani missed three on the other side and the salami and cheese is out...for the away team of course.

asuseee · Post #87 » by **asuseee** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 8:24 pm

HG says: Go Raptors

zeebneeb · Post #88 » by **zeebneeb** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 9:27 pm

Cowology wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

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Dont go into it with them. Never mind the fact that Prince was unreal when RIP was out, and took on the scoring load, and can score in every concievable way, play outstanding defense, and can handle the ball like a PG.

Just leave it be.

execoftheyear · Post #89 » by **execoftheyear** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 9:33 pm

AlvinWilliams_fan wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

bakafool · Post #90 » by **bakafool** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 9:50 pm

I smell an upset. Oooooohhhh Yeeeeaaaaaaahhhhh!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OQxyD0Q7GtU

bstein14 · Post #91 » by **bstein14** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 10:04 pm

As long as the Pistons win by 5 and cover the spread I'm a happy camper

Post #92 » by **Schad** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 10:36 pm

This is a game that we probably should lose, even on home court...the Pistons are simply a better team on both ends at this point, and without Ford, it will be extremely difficult to get open looks (heck, with Ford it would be extremely difficult).

Then again, it is becoming increasingly difficult to figure this team out; the Raptors have been all over the map in recent weeks, so a win isn't out of the question. I hope to be pleasantly surprised.

duppyy · Post #93 » by **duppyy** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 10:48 pm

asuseee wrote:(picture)

HG says: Go Raptors

HG ownz

TorontoRush · Post #94 » by **TorontoRush** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 11:17 pm

execoftheyear wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Illuminati · Post #95 » by **Illuminati** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 11:25 pm

Toronto is going to win this game.

bychai · Post #96 » by **bychai** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 11:29 pm

One last post before I head to the game... MOON FTW! Raps comeback to win by 5!

Bankai · Post #97 » by **Bankai** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 11:32 pm

Ahh ACC: Where sellouts happen

deknow · Post #98 » by **deknow** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 11:33 pm

I don't want to get too excited for this one. The Pistons are great but for some reason I can't wait for the tipoff!

Illuminati · Post #99 » by **Illuminati** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 11:40 pm

Were going to win be happy.

raptor21_85 · Post #100 » by **raptor21_85** » Fri Jan 4, 2008 11:42 pm

Raptors 75-70 book it

xD