ill-Will03 wrote:I get we’re missing our starters and playing mostly g leaguers, but there’s a way to lose in this league. And getting stomped by 44 on your home court is just unacceptable no matter which way you slice it. There is no excuse for not competing, that doesn’t take talent or skill. If some of you are okay with losses like this than idk what to tell you.
I don't think many people are okay with losses like last night, but it is understandable given the circumstances. New York has been hot lately (8-3 in March prior to last night) and it was always going to be tough for us to remain competitive without 4 of our best players. The team we trotted out last night – and the list of available players at our disposal for the better part of March – is completely different from the team we had 3 months (or even weeks) ago while it is also more than likely completely different from what our team will look like next season. Gradey, Agbaji and Olynyk are the only sure bets to be in the rotation next season while GTJ and Brown are 50/50 when it comes to if they'll be back in Toronto or playing elsewhere. Everyone else is pretty much fighting for their careers.
I'd obviously prefer if Scottie / IQ / RJ were all available and we'd win some games here and there, but this losing streak doesn't bother me at all. I'm still finding joy in watching Gradey and Agbaji (hopefully his injury isn't too serious) with more playing time and some of the G-League / two-way players have had decent showings. Maybe we'll get some lottery luck, but I'm not too pressed either way if it conveys this year or not.