GT#57 - wRaps @ Hawks - Feb 23, 2024 - 7:30PM EST - SN/1050AM

DemHeavyHands · Post #2 » by **DemHeavyHands** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:28 pm

We gonna be 3.5 games out of 10th after tonight

Play-in here we come baybeee

MiamiSPX · Post #3 » by **MiamiSPX** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:32 pm

This is a W.

Building a team around Trae is one of the odder decisions currently in progress.

bape_lovers · Post #4 » by **bape_lovers** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:39 pm

should've won the last one, revenge game

Zeno · Post #5 » by **Zeno** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:44 pm

OO is out and Capela is on a minutes restriction apparently. I really hope they win this just to keep the very unlikely chances of a play-in rematch with the Bulls alive but to suggest it is a W for sure is way overboard.

ArthurVandelay · Post #6 » by **ArthurVandelay** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:52 pm

Really looking forward to this game

I’m not sure we appreciate how difficult a stretch it was for IQ and RJ from beginning of December through February. They were on the road for a ridiculously long time and both being traded for the first time. I hope the break gave them a chance to settle and focus.

I don’t think the Raptors are a good team by any stretch but I do think they are better than their record.

I don’t think it’s a stretch to say, given their record/number of games left/the hole they are in, this is a must win if they are going for the play in.

Personally I’d rather see an outright tank, but I just think they have too much talent for that to happen. A couple of injuries would change everything though.

TimeForChange · Post #7 » by **TimeForChange** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:15 pm

Read on Twitter

ash_k · Post #8 » by **ash_k** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:17 pm

TimeForChange wrote:

Read on Twitter

Read on Twitter

At this rate, that RJ's left knee will need surgery..most likely, right after the Olympics.

Mak · Post #9 » by **Mak** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:28 pm

I would not be surprised if RJ ends up playing, he just had so many days off ... but who knows maybe because of that he does need the rest.

TorontoBarneys · Post #10 » by **TorontoBarneys** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:11 pm

Over/under on how many Trae logo shots we get tonight?

LoveMyRaps · Post #11 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:30 pm

If RJ sits out, I hope Carton gets an opportunity.

Quickley/(Barnes)/Carton
Trent/Brown
Dick/Agbaji
Barnes/Boucher
Poeltl/Olynyk

This is what our rotation should look like tonight.

Dalek · Post #12 » by **Dalek** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:41 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:If RJ sits out, I hope Carton gets an opportunity.

Quickley/(Barnes)/Carton
Trent/Brown
Dick/Agbaji
Barnes/Boucher
Poeltl/Olynyk

This is what our rotation should look like tonight.

I completely agree with you, give Gradey a start and Carton some minutes. I think for defensive purposes they probably start Bruce Brown in his place because they have difficult guards to check. They have to get Brown going with the starters where he makes more sense.

He shouldn't be a primary ball handler with the second unit as he isn't good enough and he more of a connective piece rather than a guy who organizes a team.

NinjaBro · Post #13 » by **NinjaBro** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:50 pm

Big win tonight!

"If you want to lose brain cells go read Realgm" - Pensare Basketball

right between the eyes · Post #14 » by **right between the eyes** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:02 pm

Maybe I missed something but where is Johntay Porter of late? I get we picked up Olynyk but he just doesn't play anymore?

Post #15 » by **Duffman100** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:16 pm

right between the eyes wrote:Maybe I missed something but where is Johntay Porter of late? I get we picked up Olynyk but he just doesn't play anymore?

He was battling an ankle issue but Yahoo seems to say he's healthy. Obviously KO is better, but I thought we'd see him last night in garbage time.

You might even be able to throw both of them out there at the same since they can' both stretch the floor.

Zeno · Post #16 » by **Zeno** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:43 pm

Duffman100 wrote:
right between the eyes wrote:Maybe I missed something but where is Johntay Porter of late? I get we picked up Olynyk but he just doesn't play anymore?

He was battling an ankle issue but Yahoo seems to say he's healthy. Obviously KO is better, but I thought we'd see him last night in garbage time.

You might even be able to throw both of them out there at the same since they can' both stretch the floor.

Porter has been with the 905 recently and is probably with them today in the Bay Area along with Nowell and JFL. That is what is listed on the injury report anyway.

mihaic · Post #17 » by **mihaic** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:53 pm

Barnes v. Young allstar battle

Allstar Friends become Foes

LoveMyRaps · Post #18 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:58 pm

Watch on YouTube

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Love how aggressive Scottie was last night. Hope he brings the same energy tonight.

TimeForChange · Post #19 » by **TimeForChange** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:58 pm

Read on Twitter

will be healthy before signing with Toronto in the offseason :lol:

DreamTeam09 · Post #20 » by **DreamTeam09** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:04 pm

TimeForChange wrote:

Read on Twitter

will be healthy before signing with Toronto in the offseason

I wouldn’t mind that, not as a starter tho, but to replace Brown, definitely sure.