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James Gatz · Post #101 » by **James Gatz** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:51 pm

I like Josh Smith next to Asik though. But a package around T-Rob for Smith could make sense.

Post #102 » by **fatlever** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:02 pm

are the raptor fans already getting sick of rudy gay?

http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2013/02/ ... -overcome/

the stage was set for the struggling Rudy Gay to take center stage, or the Raptors to simply pull through. Neither happened, and if Gay’s horrendous performance was the coffin that sealed the Raptors fate, poor execution down the stretch were the nails

Gay’s comment on DeRozan being the best two-guard he’s played inspired Tony Allen to show up with a vengeance and he was on DeRozan like a jersey. The response from DeRozan smelled of panic when it should’ve been of patience. The loose handles don’t help when you’re being pressured and when the response is to convert a high-dribble into an unplanned drive, the percentages of things working out dive. He was taken out of the game by Allen early, which brought Gay into an even sharper focus. DeRozan eventually figured that going to the FT line was his best option for the night and he got some points there. However, in the fourth he was nowhere to be found and was probably still scarred from Allen’s defense. Here’s Allen after the game:

“I heard him, all it did was fire me up,” Allen said. “I was telling my teammates before the game that I was ready to compete. Yeah I heard him, it didn’t do anything but make me prepare even more. I watched like 15 minutes of film on him [DeRozan]. The guy I didn’t study was Alan Anderson.”

Rudy Gay’s play was the worst I’ve seen from a Raptor in many a day. Let’s break it down. First, there was the completely selfish play where he’s not even looking to pass and his only aim is to score for himself. Second, there was a casualness on offense that didn’t serve the occasion, and this time around there wasn’t a game-winner to deflect the conversation elsewhere. Third, the man-defense on the wings was desultory to the point of being neglectful. This was a game where you come out to make a statement by playing team-ball, with the aim of proving that the mud being slung your way about being a selfish player is unwarranted. Instead, Gay reinforced all those beliefs and you can almost hear the Memphis locker-room shaking their heads and being thankful for having Prince instead of Gay. Not good if you’re the Raptors. He started off 0-5, and ended up going 5-15 with only 2 FTs and had 5 turnovers, including two late in the fourth when the game was extremely tight.

Also, the fact that our offense now consists entirely of one-on-one isolation plays is not good. No, not good at all.

Down nine entering the fourth, Casey deployed a four-guard lineup with Bargnani in the middle. It coincided with Alan Anderson going off for 14-straight points which made this a game and soon enough the Raptors were tied. When Gay got in the game, Anderson took a backseat and didn’t hoist a shot and that’s a 50-50 decision because we’ve seen him get hot only to go ice cold. It’s Gay’s selfish offensive attitude, poor playmaking, and general ignorance of the type of game this was that hurt and ultimately cost the Raptors. Throw in two late turnovers where he’s dribbling into trouble and all Memphis needs to do is rebound and score on every third possession to win.

HornetJail · Post #103 » by **HornetJail** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:03 pm

Look at Alan Anderson being a baller. :lol:

Elden Payton · Post #104 » by **Elden Payton** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:36 pm

Anderson>Derozan and I'm not joking.

WTF is Toronto doing?

#Colangelo

BlackOutBuzz · Post #105 » by **BlackOutBuzz** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:23 pm

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... 0-Day-Deal

Celtics might bring the other turnstile back to the states!

Post #106 » by **fatlever** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:30 pm

BlackOutBobcat wrote:http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/226330/Celtics-Interested-In-Signing-DJ-White-To-10-Day-Deal

Celtics might bring the other turnstile back to the states!

if anyone can get white to play a lick of defense it will be garnett and the celtics.

-Ian- · Post #107 » by **-Ian-** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:59 pm

Good luck to DJ White! I hope he sticks around with the Celtics for the remainder of the season.

Post #108 » by **fatlever** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 5:39 pm

what should we make of tony parker completely destroying chris paul last night? in my next round of point guard rankings i was going to have paul at #1 and parker at #2. i'd love to see those two matched up in the playoffs this year. and i really really want the spurs to win the title.

catch20two · Post #109 » by **catch20two** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:28 pm

I know that Tony Parker is a great player but I didn't realize that he was having such a great season until I looked up the stats. He's almost hovering around LeBron's much publicized efficiency. That's amazing for a guy that's only 6'2".

LamarMatic7 · Post #110 » by **LamarMatic7** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:08 pm

-Ian- wrote:Good luck to DJ White! I hope he sticks around with the Celtics for the remainder of the season.

I'm probably a worse person than you are, but I actually hope he doesn't get the opportunity to stick around. There are several other players who deserve the chance way more.

HornetJail · Post #111 » by **HornetJail** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:09 pm

LamarMatic7 wrote:
-Ian- wrote:Good luck to DJ White! I hope he sticks around with the Celtics for the remainder of the season.

I'm probably a worse person than you are, but I actually hope he doesn't get the opportunity to stick around. There are several other players who deserve the chance way more.

Rather see Dildo-Jammed White get a chance before Tyrus Thomas for what it's worth.

They needed someone to replace Jason Collins' production. They aren't going to be all that impressed with his D, lol

catch20two · Post #112 » by **catch20two** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:19 am

I wonder if the Pistons are playing worst because they added Calderon or is it because Drummond is hurt.

catch20two · Post #113 » by **catch20two** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:44 am

That Knicks-Raptors matchup was fun. It was nice to see Rudy and Carmelo go at it since they are both B'more natives.

TheKingofSting · Post #114 » by **TheKingofSting** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:23 am

Portland has now lost 7 in a row and now has been passed by LAL and Dallas, if the season ended tonight we wouldn't get their pick.

thruthefire · Post #115 » by **thruthefire** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:29 am

If the Warriors really turned down Harden for Thompson, somebody's head should roll. That's 100 percent inexcusable.

Eoghan · Post #116 » by **Eoghan** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:50 pm

Watching the Warrior's game last night, every time an announcer would say something like "If GSW can get Bogut back healthy, this will be a dangerous playoff team!" I guffawed. If they can get a healthy Bogut, man that's rich.

Post #117 » by **fatlever** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:54 pm

Kemba2Hendo wrote:Portland has now lost 7 in a row and now has been passed by LAL and Dallas, if the season ended tonight we wouldn't get their pick.

i guess the tank mandate came down from the top once they realized they were out of playoffs. lose until they get their pick and try again next year to win enough to make losing their pick not hurt so bad.

Post #118 » by **fatlever** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:55 pm

jarrett jack deserves more recognition for the season he is having. he has been awesome. i hope he gets plenty of consideration for 6th man of the year.

HornetJail · Post #119 » by **HornetJail** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:57 pm

fatlever wrote:jarrett jack deserves more recognition for the season he is having. he has been awesome. i hope he gets plenty of consideration for 6th man of the year.

He was absolutely brilliant last night. I'd put him above Sessions in terms of best backup PGs in the league after that game last night.

Post #120 » by **fatlever** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:58 pm

Biz Gilwalker wrote:
fatlever wrote:jarrett jack deserves more recognition for the season he is having. he has been awesome. i hope he gets plenty of consideration for 6th man of the year.

He was absolutely brilliant last night. I'd put him above Sessions in terms of best backup PGs in the league after that game last night.

yeah, i have him above sessions as well. he impacts the game in more areas. better passer and more efficient and better defender. also doing it on a playoff team.