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Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST]

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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#521 » by Reeko » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:08 am

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Someone give this Mod a warning for trolling. Ive seen people banned for less lol

So giving out box score stats amounts to trolling? Maybe learn the definition?


When 90% of your posts are about the same thing... maybe try a new slant lol

It's not, it's just what you choose to pay attention to because in reality 90% of your posts are bashing the kid.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#522 » by AkelaLoneWolf » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:08 am

dandaman wrote:Whenever you need a big 3 ochai is there to miss it

its tough to criticize ochai/jkw/gradey because they're playing hard; they just suck. kinda tough to criticize somebody for not having the skillset you know?
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#523 » by Childs » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:08 am

AkelaLoneWolf wrote:getting blown out by the 5-23 wizards; hopefully its a wakeup call


The wake up call was Boston or the Charlotte game where they got blown out. How many wake up calls do they need?
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#524 » by PushDaRock » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:08 am

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Look at the data lol. Our best defensive line ups haven’t been coming from our starting 5.

As for the reason why most rational people want traditional back up 7 footer? It’s not purely for defensive reasons lmao. It’s because we’ve had the worst OFFENCE in the league in the last 2 weeks. Our offence can’t function without legitimate screening from our bigs. 2nd chance points from offensive rebounding, etc.


The data also shows Gradey is one of our best defenders, we can use it to fit whatever narrative we want.


Well that’s why I’m scoffing at your take that our starting 5 are all good defenders lol.

IQ is not a good defender. RJ is not a good defender, BI is not a good defender.

They show effort though and can play adequate team defence. That’s about it lol.


Where did I say they are all good defenders?
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#525 » by Tor_Raps » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:08 am

Syd-TK3 wrote:Why is Ochai in over Jakobe?


The one game where Jakob actually deserves to play, darko sticks to his preplanned rotations lol
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#526 » by MadDesperado » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:08 am

I wonder what Darko's cope will be in the post game
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#527 » by Reeko » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:10 am

Ninja Bro's boycott thread failed. I think it's because he said he wasn't going to jump off the bandwagon.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#528 » by MonkBatter42 » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:10 am

Scottie omg. I hate watching this guy sometimes.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#529 » by bape_lovers » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:10 am

Scottie disappearing = lose
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#530 » by Duffman100 » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:10 am

Scottie hasn't handled the doubles well tonight.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#531 » by dandaman » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:11 am

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dandaman wrote:Whenever you need a big 3 ochai is there to miss it

its tough to criticize ochai/jkw/gradey because they're playing hard; they just suck. kinda tough to criticize somebody for not having the skillset you know?

He has been bricking 3's all year, alot of them wide open, you are an NBA player and gettin paid to do exactly that, no sympathy sorry
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#532 » by YogurtProducer » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:11 am

Barnes just absolutely sold tonight.

When you’re down 2 starters, it’s tough to win when one of your best guys looks entirely uninterested in playing basketball.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#533 » by LoveMyRaps » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:11 am

Ingram deserves better
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#534 » by bape_lovers » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:11 am

Nah, he leaks points, regardless we going to lose with Scottie not playing well

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Syd-TK3 wrote:Why is Ochai in over Jakobe?


The one game where Jakob actually deserves to play, darko sticks to his preplanned rotations lol
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#535 » by Tor_Raps » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:11 am

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Reeko wrote:So giving out box score stats amounts to trolling? Maybe learn the definition?


When 90% of your posts are about the same thing... maybe try a new slant lol

It's not, it's just what you choose to pay attention to because in reality 90% of your posts are bashing the kid.


Just calling it like it is... you play pathetic, you get called like 90% of this board is doing. You must have been great at getting those purple participation ribbons loll
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#536 » by ill-Will03 » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:11 am

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Landomar wrote:Why was Battle pulled after barely playing at all????? Darko is the worst.



Battle is held to some next level standard. But Gradey can be a pylon all game and still get minutes.


Bub and Keyshawn punked him for a couple easy ones on 2 plays in a row and that was about it for Battle


Gradey been getting punked since he got in the league…
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#537 » by The Warrior » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:11 am

Pathetic performance seeimngly against some of the worst teams in the NBA. I'm close to checking out for the season. Not worth investing my time in this product.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#538 » by bape_lovers » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:11 am

Ya if sarr is making 3s, we deserve to lose
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#539 » by YogurtProducer » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:12 am

dandaman wrote:
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dandaman wrote:Whenever you need a big 3 ochai is there to miss it

its tough to criticize ochai/jkw/gradey because they're playing hard; they just suck. kinda tough to criticize somebody for not having the skillset you know?

He has been bricking 3's all year, alot of them wide open, you are an NBA player and gettin paid to do exactly that, no sympathy sorry

Dude has attempted a whopping 34 3’s all season.
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Re: Game Thread (12/26) - Raptors vs. Wizards [7pm EST] 

Post#540 » by HumbleRen » Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:12 am

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The data also shows Gradey is one of our best defenders, we can use it to fit whatever narrative we want.


Well that’s why I’m scoffing at your take that our starting 5 are all good defenders lol.

IQ is not a good defender. RJ is not a good defender, BI is not a good defender.

They show effort though and can play adequate team defence. That’s about it lol.


Where did I say they are all good defenders?


You’re implying one of those 3 or Poeltl have been good defenders when you disagreed with my statement saying we only have one good defender in the starting 5.

Who is it then that you think has been a good defender this year? A hobbled Poeltl? BI? IQ? Rj?
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