GT #73: Raptors @ Wizards 6 PM CSN

[Ed Wood]

Where I'm at is that the Raptors seem like they're a team for whom dribbling is problematic, and you just take that for granted in an NBA team. Losses like that represent a dire enough state of affairs that potential improvements in your draft stock just turn to ash in your mouth.

[GhostsOfGil]

Wall misses a 3. What does he do? Pops and drains the next. Damn this kid is killing it.

[DaRealHibachi]

Wall just does not care about stats

[jeffsays]

John Wall 1-3 from 3 at the end lol.

[sfam]

Where I'm at is that the Raptors seem like they're a team for whom dribbling is problematic, and you just take that for granted in an NBA team. Losses like that represent a dire enough state of affairs that potential improvements in your draft stock just turn to ash in your mouth.

Let's see if that holds on Wednesday in Toronto.

[deneem4]

Vesley almost got a double double....

[fishercob]

I had a lot of fun at the game tonight.

The Raptors are hot garbage. As disappointed as I have been with the direction of the Wizards, at least they didn't trade for Rudy Gay. The Raps should have demanded three first round picks for how overpaid he is.

[Rafael122]

Where I'm at is that the Raptors seem like they're a team for whom dribbling is problematic, and you just take that for granted in an NBA team. Losses like that represent a dire enough state of affairs that potential improvements in your draft stock just turn to ash in your mouth.

I believe their pick is only top 8 protected and then it goes to the Thunder.

[AFM]

Totally didn't know we even had a game today.

[willbcocks]

I dunno, I suppose "people" may have been a little down on Valanciunas but I think as a board we can feel pretty good about having been fans. I know Doc was; dearly departed Hoop was; I myself was pretty partial to him, probably there were a number of other bullish posters.

I liked JV and was very disappointed when he didn't fall to us. Jonas V. that is. Although I WAS disappointed that our JV fell to us.

[GhostsOfGil]

I honestly think if Jonas was available at 6, ernie would have still drafted Jan

[hands11]

Beal is a beast.

Very nice line by Wall.

And Randy gave Ves some minutes and he played a decent game. Not great but good. Had that outside shot had gone down, that would have been awesome.

Kid needs to get a break on his shot so he can get some confidence going.

Glad they are sitting Nene and giving Ves some minutes. Nothing to be gained by playing Nene at this point. Give the minutes to the younger players.. KS, Ves, Booker and Singleton.

The Wiz look totally different when the have Wall, Beal, Webster and Trevor A all healthy.

[doclinkin]

I dunno, I suppose "people" may have been a little down on Valanciunas but I think as a board we can feel pretty good about having been fans. I know Doc was; dearly departed Hoop was; I myself was pretty partial to him, probably there were a number of other bullish posters.

Yeah I started in the mystery cow Enes Kanter camp, but JoVal ended up convincing me by draft day. Would have been happy with either. Which as a wiz fan clearly explains how we ended up with the Janchise instead.

Hey welcome home edwood! So now you only show up for Euro v. Euro contests?

[doclinkin]

That Raps announcer actually said we're NOT a good defensive team... lol..

It's okay, I hear Wale is walking to the announcer's desk right now with some advanced stats.

HAH! Now that's funny.

[sfam]

Beal is a beast.

Very nice line by Wall.

And Randy gave Ves some minutes and he played a decent game. Not great but good. Had that outside shot had gone down, that would have been awesome.

Kid needs to get a break on his shot so he can get some confidence going.

Glad they are sitting Nene and giving Ves some minutes. Nothing to be gained by playing Nene at this point. Give the minutes to the younger players.. KS, Ves, Booker and Singleton.

The Wiz look totally different when the have Wall, Beal, Webster and Trevor A all healthy.

Some should tell Ves that players often use the offseason to improve their game. Ves's shot isn't gonna improve this year. He needs a whole off season to do a total remake of it. Hopefully he gives himself a chance and puts in the work this time.

[hands11]

Beal is a beast.

Very nice line by Wall.

And Randy gave Ves some minutes and he played a decent game. Not great but good. Had that outside shot had gone down, that would have been awesome.

Kid needs to get a break on his shot so he can get some confidence going.

Glad they are sitting Nene and giving Ves some minutes. Nothing to be gained by playing Nene at this point. Give the minutes to the younger players.. KS, Ves, Booker and Singleton.

The Wiz look totally different when the have Wall, Beal, Webster and Trevor A all healthy.

Some should tell Ves that players often use the offseason to improve their game. Ves's shot isn't gonna improve this year. He needs a whole off season to do a total remake of it. Hopefully he gives himself a chance and puts in the work this time.

Agreed. Wall fixed his shot. If Ves could hit a mid rang, that would help a ton. He does need to get serious about fixing it this off season.

[nuposse04]

am I the only one who thinks Vesely's form isn't all that bad? I think its a confidence issue more than anything. I think he just needs a series of 3 ways to up his morale.

[Kanyewest]

Vesley almost got a double double....

Yeah 9 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block, and a steal in 19 minutes. I missed the game, but looks like he was serviceable.

[GhostsOfGil]

Vesley almost got a double double....

Yeah 9 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block, and a steal in 19 minutes. I missed the game, how did Vesley look?

Meh. He was assisted on every FG. He was active, grabbed some good rebounds, missed FTs, got pushed around. He looked like the Ves of last year.. more or less.

[MikeTheKid]

Did Singleton play tonight, I ask because I met him at Echostage in VIP last night for the David Guetta show! The guy crushed my foot when he stepped on it though!!!