GT: Game 3 - Raptors (1-1) @ Wolves (1-1), October 26, 2024, 8:00PM, TSN4

HangTime · Post #1 » by **HangTime** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:04 am

Deep breaths everyone.

Tor_Raps · Post #2 » by **Tor_Raps** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:07 am

I'm already depressed that Bruno's going to play a lot since Minny has a lot of bigs

Van_Trump · Post #3 » by **Van_Trump** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:49 am

Back to back = scheduled loss.

Would like to see more 1 hit point remaining Jamison Battle.

Scase · Post #4 » by **Scase** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:51 am

I'm 1-1 in lets a go's, lets a see if this is the tie breaker.

TDots97 · Post #5 » by **TDots97** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 6:43 am

At this point, would you rather throw Chomche in the fire and lose minutes that way instead of losing minutes with Fernando over and over? I don't think Chomche is ready for legit NBA minutes for the record, just curious.

HumbleRen · Post #6 » by **HumbleRen** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 9:14 am

TDots97 wrote:At this point, would you rather throw Chomche in the fire and lose minutes that way instead of losing minutes with Fernando over and over? I don't think Chomche is ready for legit NBA minutes for the record, just curious.

I think Chomche is so raw still that it might hurt him more than help him in terms of throwing him to the fire. He still needs to be more confident enough to do that to him.

Zeno · Post #7 » by **Zeno** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 12:20 pm

We had a size and speed advantage against the 76ers. That is not the case in this one. Unless we cause a lot of turnovers and shoot the three well, this will likely be a difficult one. Mogbo likely comes back to earth in this one. Maybe only play him and Occhai when Gobert is off the floor. If RJ is back he needs to hit outside shots and guard Edwards. This feels like a clear blowout L so hopefully they can be competitive.

Tha Cynic · Post #8 » by **Tha Cynic** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 12:35 pm

This one isn't looking good from a matchup perspective with Gobert patrolling the paint. If the 3s aren't falling, it's going to be a long night for Barnes and the rest of the Raptors. But I'm curious to see if they show anything new.

Post #9 » by **Reeko** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 12:56 pm

I would be pleasantly surprised if we didn't get blown out by the T Wolves tonight. If we can keep it close, I'll take that as a moral victory.

aminiaturebuddha · Post #10 » by **aminiaturebuddha** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:32 pm

HumbleRen wrote:
TDots97 wrote:At this point, would you rather throw Chomche in the fire and lose minutes that way instead of losing minutes with Fernando over and over? I don't think Chomche is ready for legit NBA minutes for the record, just curious.

I think Chomche is so raw still that it might hurt him more than help him in terms of throwing him to the fire. He still needs to be more confident enough to do that to him.

Agreed. As much as it pains me to watch Fernando's clueless ass on the court, Chomche's development is more important, and throwing him in there against players when he'd be so overmatched might not be good for his development.

Post #11 » by **Duffman100** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:34 pm

Gobert, Randle and Reid are gonna feast.

aminiaturebuddha · Post #12 » by **aminiaturebuddha** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:37 pm

Tha Cynic wrote:This one isn't looking good from a matchup perspective with Gobert patrolling the paint. If the 3s aren't falling, it's going to be a long night for Barnes and the rest of the Raptors. But I'm curious to see if they show anything new.

They're going to need a big night from Gradey (although he'll probably be guarded by Edwards or McDaniels - not an easy task), and then a couple of Barnes, Mitchell, and Battle to also hit some outside shots at a decent clip. I just doubt anyone else on the roster who's healthy will even take more than 3 threes, let alone knock them down.

YogurtProducer · Post #13 » by **YogurtProducer** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:42 pm

Gonna need a lot of shooting tonight.

Wouldn’t mind seeing how a Davion/Dick/Battle/Barnes lineup could look.

M3tro · Post #14 » by **M3tro** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:19 pm

Just keep it close until the 4th.

Tor_Raps · Post #15 » by **Tor_Raps** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:40 pm

YogurtProducer wrote:Gonna need a lot of shooting tonight.

Wouldn’t mind seeing how a Davion/Dick/Battle/Barnes lineup could look.

Offensively ok but would love to know who guards Edwards from that group lol.

Phezmo123 · Post #16 » by **Phezmo123** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:50 pm

We’re going to get cooked in the paint

Post #17 » by **Reeko** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:45 pm

Duffman100 wrote:Gobert, Randle and Reid are gonna feast.

Bruno gonna have PTSD after tonight.

Mr Funk · Post #18 » by **Mr Funk** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:45 pm

YogurtProducer wrote:Gonna need a lot of shooting tonight.

Wouldn’t mind seeing how a Davion/Dick/Battle/Barnes lineup could look.

Also would like to see some more plays and actions featuring Battle as we're going to need all the shooting we can get.

kwajo · Post #19 » by **kwajo** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:14 pm

Unleash Ulrich and see what happens.

As long as we don’t give the other team 50+ FTs and have 3-4 guys foul out, I’ll consider this a victory.

Dalek · Post #20 » by **Dalek** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:24 pm

Reeko wrote:I would be pleasantly surprised if we didn't get blown out by the T Wolves tonight. If we can keep it close, I'll take that as a moral victory.

This is the Wolves with rest and a home opener - 13.5 favorites. I watched both their games and they look pretty sharp especially on defense.

I kind of expect this to be like the Cleveland game with an added a multi-dunk Edwards game for insult. Poeltl probably will be postered.

Who would you start in place for IQ?