Raps will make the playoffs, and 2nd round, if healthy

MGB8 · Post #1 » by **MGB8** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 3:38 am

I’ve seen enough. Siakam has shaken off the season-start rust. Trent has validated his contract. FVV is solid. OG is one of the better combo forwards in the league, though rookie Barnes is arguably already better.

Not sure why Dragic is staying away as he could be a key piece in a DEEP playoff run.

Anyway, just like the Cavs we’re getting slept on, the Raps are even more slept on, while being a much more dangerous “in-the-playoffs” team due to grime, defensive depth, and experience.

This is a team with a punchers chance at the finals so long as everyone is healthy…. folks under-estimate that team at their own risk.

Tor_Raps · Post #2 » by **Tor_Raps** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 3:42 am

Dude, at least wait to see how the next 4 games go before you even think this. We've beaten 3 depleted rosters ffs lol.

MGB8 · Post #3 » by **MGB8** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 3:47 am

Tor_Raps wrote:Dude, at least wait to see how the next 4 games go before you even think this. We've beaten 3 depleted rosters ffs lol.

I’m a Bulls fan, not a Raps fan. Just calling it like I see it.

JujitsuFlip · Post #4 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 3:53 am

MGB8 wrote:I’ve seen enough. Siakam has shaken off the season-start rust. Trent has validated his contract. FVV is solid. OG is one of the better combo forwards in the league, though rookie Barnes is arguably already better.

Not sure why Dragic is staying away as he could be a key piece in a DEEP playoff run.

Anyway, just like the Cavs we’re getting slept on, the Raps are even more slept on, while being a much more dangerous “in-the-playoffs” team due to grime, defensive depth, and experience.

This is a team with a punchers chance at the finals so long as everyone is healthy…. folks under-estimate that team at their own risk.

Massive hot take, oof.

Tor_Raps · Post #5 » by **Tor_Raps** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 3:54 am

MGB8 wrote:
Tor_Raps wrote:Dude, at least wait to see how the next 4 games go before you even think this. We've beaten 3 depleted rosters ffs lol.

I’m a Bulls fan, not a Raps fan. Just calling it like I see it.

The "we're getting slept on" made it seem like you were a Raptors fan.

Regardless, I think you're being far too aggressive with this take. The Raptors lack depth and don't have a real Center. If we can somehow fix those things at the trade deadline then we're in business. Otherwise, we're good with just proceeding with the rebuild and hope it figure those things out in time.

FreeThrowLine · Post #6 » by **FreeThrowLine** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 3:58 am

Which of the top 5 ranked teams could you see them beating in a 7 game series if both teams are healthy? I don't see them beating any of the current top 5 ranked teams

RRyder823 · Post #7 » by **RRyder823** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 3:59 am

MGB8 wrote:
Tor_Raps wrote:Dude, at least wait to see how the next 4 games go before you even think this. We've beaten 3 depleted rosters ffs lol.

I’m a Bulls fan, not a Raps fan. Just calling it like I see it.

So since I think the concensus "locks" for the 2nd round are Brooklyn and Milwaukee are you saying that if Toronto gets matched up against your Bulls then Chicago is going home in round 1?

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MGB8 · Post #8 » by **MGB8** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 4:02 am

Tor_Raps wrote:
MGB8 wrote:
Tor_Raps wrote:Dude, at least wait to see how the next 4 games go before you even think this. We've beaten 3 depleted rosters ffs lol.

I’m a Bulls fan, not a Raps fan. Just calling it like I see it.

The "we're getting slept on" made it seem like you were a Raptors fan.

Regardless, I think you're being far too aggressive with this take. The Raptors lack depth and don't have a real Center. If we can somehow fix those things at the trade deadline then we're in business. Otherwise, we're good with just proceeding with the rebuild and hope it figure those things out in time.

Don’t know that a real center is necessary this time around.

I also think Raps depth concerns partially overblown. 4-5 spot is fine, and because of the and Barnes and OG, so is the 3. Issue is the 1-2. And if Dragic changes his stance… then that may not be much of an issue, either.

Mind you, this is all dependent on health. Any one of the starters gets notable banged up, and the equation changes. But the champ Pistons were no different on that score.

MGB8 · Post #9 » by **MGB8** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 4:03 am

RRyder823 wrote:
MGB8 wrote:
Tor_Raps wrote:Dude, at least wait to see how the next 4 games go before you even think this. We've beaten 3 depleted rosters ffs lol.

I’m a Bulls fan, not a Raps fan. Just calling it like I see it.
So since I think the concensus "locks" for the 2nd round are Brooklyn and Milwaukee are you saying that if Toronto gets matched up against your Bulls then Chicago is going home in round 1?

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If that matchup happens, and TO is fully healthy, I would not be optimistic. Raps size advantage is a problem for the Bulls. But I don’t think it would be a first round matchup.

MGB8 · Post #10 » by **MGB8** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 4:07 am

FreeThrowLine wrote:Which of the top 5 ranked teams could you see them beating in a 7 game series if both teams are healthy? I don't see them beating any of the current top 5 ranked teams

All except the Bucks. And even the Bucks if Jrue and Kris start slumping.

Healthy Raps could take the rest in a series and I wouldn’t be particularly surprised. Including Brooklyn.

celticfan42487 · Post #11 » by **celticfan42487** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 4:08 am

Woah, high bar

AussieCeltic · Post #12 » by **AussieCeltic** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 4:40 am

Beating the Spurs without Murray, Knicks without Randle and Clippers without Kawhi, PG and even Zubac/Bledsoe is a reason they’re making they’re making the second round?

tdotrep2 · Post #13 » by **tdotrep2** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 4:40 am

stooooooooooooooooooooop

Fade_awayJ · Post #14 » by **Fade_awayJ** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 4:41 am

MGB8 · Post #15 » by **MGB8** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 4:46 am

Fade_awayJ wrote:

raptor jesus · Post #16 » by **raptor jesus** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 4:50 am

The Raps aren't likely to have to best player in any series and their depth is incredibly weak. I can't envision a series win for them at this point in time.

nitric0 · Post #17 » by **nitric0** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 4:53 am

Raps in 4

everdiso · Post #18 » by **everdiso** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 5:25 am

I can see it. At least two all-star caliber players. Deepest starting lineup in the league. No offensive or defensive holes in the starting lineup Have offensive talent, defensive talent, compete, coaching, youth, length, speed, and championship experience.

Fun team.

MindState · Post #19 » by **MindState** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 5:26 am

No team that is starting a rookie is going anywhere deep in the playoffs.

RRyder823 · Post #20 » by **RRyder823** » Wed Jan 5, 2022 5:32 am

MGB8 wrote:
RRyder823 wrote:
MGB8 wrote:
I’m a Bulls fan, not a Raps fan. Just calling it like I see it.
So since I think the concensus "locks" for the 2nd round are Brooklyn and Milwaukee are you saying that if Toronto gets matched up against your Bulls then Chicago is going home in round 1?

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If that matchup happens, and TO is fully healthy, I would not be optimistic. Raps size advantage is a problem for the Bulls. But I don’t think it would be a first round matchup.

If you don't think that'll be the matchup then you're putting alot of stock into a VERY specific matchup for them to make the 2nd round since they aren't knocking off Milwaukee or Brooklyn.

Not great odds to make such a boast

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