GT#23|Thunder (16-5) vs Raptors (7-15) Thurs Dec 5 @ 730 PM EST SN/1050

F22_Raptor · Post #1 » by **F22_Raptor** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 2:01 am

Spoiler:

Tor_Raps · Post #2 » by **Tor_Raps** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 2:08 am

This game will tell us a lot about the future of the tank. Not expecting a win but a hard fought game would be awesome. OKC has been rolling even without Chet/Carson.

Waylanderz · Post #3 » by **Waylanderz** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 2:13 am

Thursday game right?

tundraknight · Post #4 » by **tundraknight** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 3:58 pm

Canadians collide in this epic showdown as the best Canadian basketball player in the world in SGA takes on RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors.

Tor_Raps · Post #5 » by **Tor_Raps** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 4:16 pm

Raptors are 9.5 point underdogs at home. Is Barnes not playing or something? I know OKC is great but come on lol.

Zeno · Post #6 » by **Zeno** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 4:18 pm

Likely an L. Hopefully they can be competitive like they been the vast majority of the time. OKC has the best D in the league and turns the ball under the least. So unless we really shoot incredibly well, it might get ugly. OKC isn’t a good defensive rebounding team and Raps are the league best offensive rebounding team so that is probably the key to keeping it close.

Zeno · Post #7 » by **Zeno** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 4:19 pm

tundraknight wrote:Canadians collide in this epic showdown as the best Canadian basketball player in the world in SGA takes on RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors.

Are you practicing writing summaries?

Shwaguy · Post #8 » by **Shwaguy** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 4:22 pm

Good chance we turn the ball over a **** lot tonight. Like a lot a lot. But lets see I guess

MiamiSPX · Post #9 » by **MiamiSPX** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 4:23 pm

OKC only lost one game to a sub .500 team (at the time) in San Antonio, which was surprising considering Wemby didn't play. That is their only blemish. The rest of their losses were all against good teams. 4 of their 5 losses have been by single digits and the other one was by 11 points to Golden State. This is a really damn good team.

I'll be shocked if we take this one.

WuTang_CMB · Post #10 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 4:25 pm

mogbo beast

causal_fan · Post #11 » by **causal_fan** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 4:57 pm

Poeltl likely out , so does Bruno start? - was looking forward to Poeltl vs Hartenstein to see if Poeltl could up his trade value.

canz55 · Post #12 » by **canz55** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 5:01 pm

Thunder are only +9.5 favourites which is an interesting trend with the raps I'm noticing lately with the spreads tightening.

Post #13 » by **DG88** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 5:04 pm

This one is going to be tough. OKC is one the best defensive teams in the league. If we're still turning the ball over this could get ugly quick.

canz55 · Post #14 » by **canz55** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 5:15 pm

DG88 wrote:This one is going to be tough. OKC is one the best defensive teams in the league. If we're still turning the ball over this could get ugly quick.

They don't actually have anyone who can guard Scottie though. In the same breath what's the likelihood that he can put together another Pacers shooting performance? (probably unlikely).

Tor_Raps · Post #15 » by **Tor_Raps** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 5:16 pm

causal_fan wrote:Poeltl likely out , so does Bruno start? - was looking forward to Poeltl vs Hartenstein to see if Poeltl could up his trade value.

Wait, why is Poeltl out?

Jerry Lucas · Post #16 » by **Jerry Lucas** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 5:32 pm

Tor_Raps wrote:
causal_fan wrote:Poeltl likely out , so does Bruno start? - was looking forward to Poeltl vs Hartenstein to see if Poeltl could up his trade value.

Wait, why is Poeltl out?

Questionable, not for sure out yet.

Read on Twitter

Tor_Raps · Post #17 » by **Tor_Raps** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 5:40 pm

canz55 wrote:Thunder are only +9.5 favourites which is an interesting trend with the raps I'm noticing lately with the spreads tightening.

Raptors are at home man. Being that large of underdogs at home is crazy lol.

Tofubeque · Post #18 » by **Tofubeque** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 5:55 pm

tundraknight wrote:Canadians collide in this epic showdown as the best Canadian basketball player in the world takes on SGA and the Oklahoma City Thunder

Fixed

Zeno · Post #19 » by **Zeno** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 6:09 pm

Jerry Lucas wrote:
Tor_Raps wrote:
causal_fan wrote:Poeltl likely out , so does Bruno start? - was looking forward to Poeltl vs Hartenstein to see if Poeltl could up his trade value.

Wait, why is Poeltl out?

Questionable, not for sure out yet.

Read on Twitter

Poeltl about get Wally Pipped by Bruno.

Airmiess · Post #20 » by **Airmiess** » Thu Dec 5, 2024 6:27 pm

The 2 best players to come out of Mississauga. Big matchup.

Also, Boucher and Dortz.

3 game win streak? Will Shai ever be a Raptor?