Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread- Philadelphia is now on the clock until 4PM

[2010]

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[2010]

It was a Boston Massacre as the Toronto Raptors destroyed the Boston Celtics for a 139-105 road win at the TD Garden. It was a game in which they never trailed and led by as many as 46 points.

Eight Raptors scored in double-figures, with a whopping eleven players scoring 8+ points. Led by the usual suspects — Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert — the tone was established early, with Toronto jumping out to a 46-20 lead by the close of the 1st quarter and never looking back.

A suffocating Raptors defense didn’t allow a single fast break point all night. Boston faired no better from beyond the three point line, shooting a dismal 28.6% behind the arc.

Toronto’s record improves to 42-10, holding firm on their Atlantic Division lead and maintaining the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are winners of 14 straight games overall (and 18 out of their last 19). Having taken the first game of a back-to-back, the Raptors head north, home to host the New York Knicks tomorrow, where they are a league-best undefeated 25-0.

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Victor Wembanyama
21 PTS | 2-6 3PT | 11 REB | 3 AST | 1 STL

Rudy Gobert
18 PTS | 9-10 FG | 11 REB | 3 AST | 1 BLK

Derrick White
15 PTS | 5-5 3PT | 3 BLK

Luguentz Dort
15 PTS | 3-6 3PT | 8 REB | 1 BLK

Collin Sexton
13 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 9 AST | 3 REB

Michael Porter Jr.
11 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 4 REB | 4 AST

Bol Bol
11 PTS | 5-8 FG | 1-1 3PT | 3 REB

Jrue Holiday
10 PTS | 2-2 3PT | 3 AST | 2 BLK

Christian Wood
9 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 4 REB

Amen Thompson
8 PTS | 8 AST | 7 REB

Aaron Holiday
8 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 5 AST

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[2010]

The Toronto Raptors obliterated the New York Knicks for a 135-103 home win at Scotiabank Arena. It was a game in which they led by as many as 37 points.

Seven Raptors scored in double-figures, with eight players scoring 9 points or more. Led by Michael Porter Jr. erupting offensively, and the Victor Wembanyama & Rudy Gobert duo each collecting a double-double. Once again, the tone was established early, with Toronto jumping out to a 42-18 lead by the close of the 1st quarter and never looking back.

The Raptors didn’t allow a single second-chance point all night, while getting 20 of their own, totally controlling the boards by a 58-27 margin (+31 on the glass).

Toronto’s record improves to 43-10, holding firm on their Atlantic Division lead and maintaining the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are winners of 15 straight games overall (and 19 out of their last 20) sweeping their latest back-to-back. While continuing their utter dominance at home with a league best undefeated 26-0 record in Ontario, Canada.

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Michael Porter Jr.
36 PTS | 15-18 FG | 6-7 3PT | 5 REB | 2 BLK | 1 STL

Victor Wembanyama
19 PTS | 12 REB | 4 AST | 3 BLK

Amen Thompson
14 PTS | 8 REB | 2 AST

Rudy Gobert
13 PTS | 17 REB | 8 AST

Jrue Holiday
12 PTS | 2-4 3PT | 5 AST

Derrick White
11 PTS | 3-3 3PT | 5 REB | 3 AST

Bol Bol
10 PTS | 5-6 FG

Collin Sexton
9 PTS | 1-3 3PT | 4 AST | 1 BLK

[Manhattan Project]

C'mon Warriors, you really gonna lose to the Jazz? Really gonna shoot 9% from three?

[2010]

The Toronto Raptors lead the league in the two defensive stats that matter most:

• #1 in Opponents FG% (45.2%)
• #1 in Opponents 3P% (34.8%)

[3toheadmelo]

He going crazy

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[bishnykfan]

TRANSACTION

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a buyout with Jabari Walker.

[DerrickNoah]

Good OT game Hoffa!

[2010]

Early afternoon games again, love it!

[NewEra]

C'mon Warriors, you really gonna lose to the Jazz? Really gonna shoot 9% from three?

Usually let my kid set my rotation once a year. Thought your tanking Jazz would’ve been a good opportunity. He doesn’t like Trae Young and gave him limited minutes. He also played McLaughlin at backup SG He’s grounded for three days

[Capn'O]

C'mon Warriors, you really gonna lose to the Jazz? Really gonna shoot 9% from three?

Usually let my kid set my rotation once a year. Thought your tanking Jazz would’ve been a good opportunity. He doesn’t like Trae Young and gave him limited minutes. He also played McLaughlin at backup SG He’s grounded for three days

Tanking or no, he's gotta smoke you on general principle for that one

[NewEra]

C'mon Warriors, you really gonna lose to the Jazz? Really gonna shoot 9% from three?

Usually let my kid set my rotation once a year. Thought your tanking Jazz would’ve been a good opportunity. He doesn’t like Trae Young and gave him limited minutes. He also played McLaughlin at backup SG He’s grounded for three days

Tanking or no, he's gotta smoke you on general principle for that one

[Fat]

Welcome back to Miami Jimmy

[2010]

POWER RANKINGS

Through 2/10

1. San Antonio Spurs (46-8) -
2. Detroit Pistons (48-6) -
3. Toronto Raptors (43-10) +1
4. Los Angeles Clippers (43-12) -1
5. Brooklyn Nets (38-17) -

Finally climbed out of the 4-hole and up into the Top-3.

[2010]

Bol Bol’s last 3 games…

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[2010]

Winning streak over. Good game Utah. Looks like your boys haven’t gotten the tanking memo.

[DerrickNoah]

I’ve been tanking, since I started about 4 years ago. Just recently adopting to the way the sim really works… Mobley just fouled out in 15 minutes?!? WTF?! LOL

[Manhattan Project]

Winning streak over. Good game Utah. Looks like your boys haven’t gotten the tanking memo.

Nah, teams getting beat by Juzang left and right. Gonna have to try and pull a draft lottery special again.