GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
It seems as though they are allowing Houston to be far more physical

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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
vobot wrote:I miss our prime LowrySo much more impactful than any point guard we had in awhile.
He was a wonderful lead ball-handler for us.
Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
Feels like this game could get away quickly
Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
Of course Udoka makes better half time adjustments, and they take 10 point lead. I was hoping for a competitive game. It's over.

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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
RJ is kinda useless if he isn’t like wildly efficient on offence
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
___Rand___ wrote:PushDaRock wrote:Harcore Fenton Mun wrote:I don't know why people think Darko lasts 25 games.
I don't know why people think he won't
Especially with Ed around, he's going to last another year or 2. Only way he gets fired end of season is if we don't make playoffs. He's got one more year next year. I think Darko will try his best this year to make playoffs and win some games. If he makes the playoffs but doesn't win a game, he won't get an extension in the coming off season, and he will play next season as a lame-duck coach. Because Ed is that cheap.
Expectations = playoffs
Reality = Not close

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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
HumbleRen wrote:RJ is kinda useless if he isn’t like wildly efficient on offence
His offball defense is a sight to behold lol
Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
When a coach is known as a developmental coach, it's because he ain't involved in game day strategy or tactics or adjustments.

Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
we gonna re-break our 1 offensive board game with 0 tonight lol
Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
SFour wrote:nikster wrote:SFour wrote:
on average Raptors are letting opposing teams score 120+ ppg....that's not a winning strategy, and it's on pace to continue this game.
11 teams have allowed 120+ a game so far and Raps play at the highest pace in the league
Nuggets and Sixers are the only good teams out of that bunch....the rest is bad company
We also 11th worst in defensive rating. It's not great but it doesnt say that much this early in the season
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
This league is a joke

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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
Madvillainy2004 wrote:HumbleRen wrote:RJ is kinda useless if he isn’t like wildly efficient on offence
His offball defense is a sight to behold lol
his on ball isn't that bad though
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
Madvillainy2004 wrote:HumbleRen wrote:RJ is kinda useless if he isn’t like wildly efficient on offence
His offball defense is a sight to behold lol
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a regular starter be so clueless with their offball defence since we the north era. He makes demar look competent with that.
Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
How did RJ stay straight up while KD faded and get called for a foul there? That's a bit BS unless there's something I missed at speed, man.
EDIT: Heh, equalization call.
EDIT: Heh, equalization call.
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
___Rand___ wrote:Of course Udoka makes better half time adjustments, and they take 10 point lead. I was hoping for a competitive game. It's over.
What adjustments he make?
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
Harcore Fenton Mun wrote:___Rand___ wrote:PushDaRock wrote:
I don't know why people think he won't
Especially with Ed around, he's going to last another year or 2. Only way he gets fired end of season is if we don't make playoffs. He's got one more year next year. I think Darko will try his best this year to make playoffs and win some games. If he makes the playoffs but doesn't win a game, he won't get an extension in the coming off season, and he will play next season as a lame-duck coach. Because Ed is that cheap.
Expectations = playoffs
Reality = Not close
Come on. This East? It's anybody's game to get in. It's flawed but nobody has a perfect roster. We should make the play-in at the very least. Point 2: We spent money on this roster, and regardless of how the fans or the media views it, management put this roster together because Ed wants to see playoffs. If Darko doesn't deliver, he gone, only 1 more year on contract, and someone else will come in.

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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN
tsherkin wrote:How did RJ stay straight up while KD faded and get called for a foul there? That's a bit BS unless there's something I missed at speed, man.
EDIT: Heh, equalization call.
That's what I was saying..
..after no and1 call for Scottie at the other end

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