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GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:30 pm
by queridiculo
Even with a full deck, this matchup setup like lambs to the slaughter for the Wizards.
Then this happened:
Raptors' Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol and Norman Powell ruled out indefinitely, shaking up Toronto depth chart
The Raptors have sustained multiple injuries so far, but these are the biggest yet
Marc Gasol, Pascal Siakam and Norman Powell have all been ruled out indefinitely, the team announced Thursday. Gasol is dealing with a left hamstring injury. Siakam suffered a groin injury on Tuesday. Powell has a subluxation of his left shoulder. All three are vital to Toronto's success this season.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/raptors-pascal-siakam-marc-gasol-and-norman-powell-ruled-out-indefinitely-shaking-up-toronto-depth-chart/With three key Raptors missing the game the question is, whose turn is it to have a breakout performance to defeat the dreadful Wizards?
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:34 pm
by BearlyBallin
I know it’s more often then not, someone like Chris Boucher blows up against us, when an opponent loses a star player. (at least it feels this way) But wouldn’t it be great if someone on the Wizards could step up and take advantage of an opportunity. (I’m talking to you birthday boy).
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What’s that old saying, “Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.”
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 7:59 pm
by TheBabyMaker
Its AP time. oh and Bertans. Do we merge Duclers thread?
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 12:04 am
by nate33
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 12:06 am
by nate33
Well coached teams own us. This game was over before it started.
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 12:18 am
by nate33
When we fall behind, as we always do, please try to remember that our starting lineup includes Isaac Bonga, Ian Mahinmi, and Isaiah Thomas. Think about that for a minute.
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 12:31 am
by TheBabyMaker
Watch these fools rack up 110 but give up 130.
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 12:45 am
by Meliorus
nate33 wrote:When we fall behind, as we always do, please try to remember that our starting lineup includes Isaac Bonga, Ian Mahinmi, and Isaiah Thomas. Think about that for a minute.
How did Brooks talk himself into Bonga being someone to start
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 12:47 am
by Meliorus
Bonga cannot do a point blank reverse layup.
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 12:59 am
by youngWizzy
Troy Brown really struggles to dribble with his left hand
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 1:04 am
by BearlyBallin
Dang another injury?
Schofield going into the locker room
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 1:10 am
by Meliorus
Bonga the square peg being forced into a round hole (the NBA). Guy is not a NBA player
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 1:58 am
by youngWizzy
Bonga just does nothing right and everything wrong
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:19 am
by nate33
The Wizards are still hanging around. Toronto can't seem to put them away. If the Wizards can just get hot from 3-point range, they can make a game of this.
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:20 am
by youngWizzy
Matthews is really active
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:30 am
by youngWizzy
Beal is a lot better once he gets his slashing game going. He really doesn't need to setting for threes early in the game but instead; attack the hoop. The shots will fall later.
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:31 am
by nate33
youngWizzy wrote:Matthews is really active
Yeah, there's a lot to like about the way he plays. He has high energy, he has quick feet on D, and he can shoot. He needs to get stronger to handle guys when they back him down, but if he'll get there. I think he'll eventually get an NBA contract at some point.
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:34 am
by nate33
Toronto's injuries in the front court have allowed us to play small without getting destroyed.
They have one legit big in Ibaka, who has crushed us. But beyond that, it's smallball versus smallball.
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:37 am
by youngWizzy
Matthews is playing well but I notice he's having trouble switching on the pick and rolls. He tends to hedge out too far and not recover onto his man
Re: GT #27: Champs (19-8) vs. Chumps (8-18) - 12/20/19 7:30PM EST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:44 am
by nate33
youngWizzy wrote:Matthews is playing well but I notice he's having trouble switching on the pick and rolls. He tends to hedge out too far and not recover onto his man
Yup. I saw him do the same thing. It's like he wasn't sure if he was supposed to hedge or switch on that play.