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raptor jesus · Post #181 » by **raptor jesus** » Thu Nov 6, 2014 11:35 pm

Look at the way opposing PGs have produced against us so far: Rondo triple double, Payton had the best game of his young career (16 and 9), both Cole and Chalmers caused problems for us, Reggie Jackson had 14 assists, Teague 20 and 8. I think there's a direct correlation to the way we defend the screen roll. As undefeated has pointed out we let opposing guards use the screen to get into the middle. Well, I expect John Wall to fully take advantage of that, especially considering he's equipped with two solid roll men in Gortat and Nene, and our best screen defender is hobbled. I sense trouble.

Berserk_Raptor · Post #182 » by **Berserk_Raptor** » Thu Nov 6, 2014 11:50 pm

Amir has already rested many days so he should be ready, Moreover, we can rest him again vs Sixers and Magic... Jonas should be up there too... We need to win this game to keep climbing in the power rakings.

MkDon · Post #183 » by **MkDon** » Thu Nov 6, 2014 11:58 pm

Purple power for the win!

Illmatic12 · Post #184 » by **Illmatic12** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 12:06 am

Looking forward to this game all season, this is gonna be our first real test against a good team at *semi*-full strength (since Nene was suspended for the Heat season opener)

Wall and Gortat/Nene will run the PnR all day, hope the Raps are ready to defend that because Nene and Gortat are great PnR bigs and can knock down midrange jumpers in the PnP.

I also expect at least one of Pierce or Otto Porter Jr to have a big game. Porter Jr is really skilled, if he gets his shot going he will be the x-factor in us winning.

The main Raptors player I'm worried about is Amir Johnson, not sure if he's playing Friday or not but that guy always kills us for whatever reason.

Stolen Identity · Post #185 » by **Stolen Identity** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 12:27 am

Illmatic12 wrote:Looking forward to this game all season, this is gonna be our first real test against a good team at *semi*-full strength (since Nene was suspended for the Heat season opener)

Wall and Gortat/Nene will run the PnR all day, hope the Raps are ready to defend that because Nene and Gortat are great PnR bigs and can knock down midrange jumpers in the PnP.

I also expect at least one of Pierce or Otto Porter Jr to have a big game. Porter Jr is really skilled, if he gets his shot going he will be the x-factor in us winning.

The main Raptors player I'm worried about is Amir Johnson, not sure if he's playing Friday or not but that guy always kills us for whatever reason.

Amir is expected to play. Jonas, no word on him just yet.

Young_Buc · Post #186 » by **Young_Buc** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 12:33 am

pineappleheadindc wrote:Hey guys, feel free to drop by the Wiz board and drop your wisdom.

Also, note that we have a separate insults and trolling thread. Consider this your personal invitation to try and drop your witty, clever, and insightful bombs. We *invite* and value smart, witty interboard banter. Ain't no thin-skinned warnings or suspensions associated with that thread.

Now I know that just about half of all RealGM posters seem to be from Toronto. And you guys like to swarm a place like a horde of Biblical-era locusts. But a million "Raptors in 4" posts just will not represent your fair city the way you'd like. So think about trolling and insults that are really sharp and biting.

Best wishes. Hope to see you around. And tell your mayor that we have a fair number of really good buffets in Washington, DC and he'd like it here.

Pine

I love you too much now to insult you, you dirty loveable no good sweet guy.

shotcaller09 · Post #187 » by **shotcaller09** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 12:38 am

TGW wrote:
Asif16 wrote:Pierce is suckin ass so far this season. Dude is washed up.

Yea, he's nowhere as good as...err...wait, who's your starting small forward again? Fields?

Raptors_Dynasty · Post #188 » by **Raptors_Dynasty** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 12:44 am

Selling a ticket to tomorrows game in lower bowl, PM for details

Anth0ny · Post #189 » by **Anth0ny** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 12:51 am

Huge game. These guys are our rivals right now. Both Wiz and Raps are young teams with something to prove.

It's going to be close, even with JV and Amir. I feel like the Wiz are very close to us when it comes to skill level.

Clutch Carter · Post #190 » by **Clutch Carter** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 12:59 am

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWOwVb2OtyY[/youtube]

tdotrep2 · Post #191 » by **tdotrep2** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 1:03 am

wow purple jerseys tomorrow im gonna tear up

Post #192 » by **pineappleheadindc** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 1:10 am

Young_Buc wrote:
pineappleheadindc wrote:Hey guys, feel free to drop by the Wiz board and drop your wisdom.

Also, note that we have a separate insults and trolling thread. Consider this your personal invitation to try and drop your witty, clever, and insightful bombs. We *invite* and value smart, witty interboard banter. Ain't no thin-skinned warnings or suspensions associated with that thread.

Now I know that just about half of all RealGM posters seem to be from Toronto. And you guys like to swarm a place like a horde of Biblical-era locusts. But a million "Raptors in 4" posts just will not represent your fair city the way you'd like. So think about trolling and insults that are really sharp and biting.

Best wishes. Hope to see you around. And tell your mayor that we have a fair number of really good buffets in Washington, DC and he'd like it here.

Pine

I love you too much now to insult you, you dirty loveable no good sweet guy.

Uh, i'm feeling strangely uncomfortable.

:Backs out of the Raptors board slowly as to not arouse attention:

dlts20 · Post #193 » by **dlts20** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 1:18 am

Asif16 wrote:Rofl i love how wiz fans love to bring up the gif of wall blocking lowry in the triple overtime game last year....like its the best thing a wiz player has done to the raptors.

Didnt we beat these fools 3-1 last year?? Their lucky we didnt sweep their sorry asses.

Wasnt that a Raps fan that posted that?

SwiftyV · Post #194 » by **SwiftyV** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 1:29 am

[instagram]http://instagram.com/p/vFH3KLqhqM/[/instagram]

godkingleonidas · Post #195 » by **godkingleonidas** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 1:43 am

TGW wrote:
pineappleheadindc wrote:Hey guys, feel free to drop by the Wiz board and drop your wisdom.

whoa who whoa Pine...you're giving these folks way too much credit.

Aren't you from the same breed who elected the Republicants to majorities in the Congress & Senate? Stop sneaking across our border to avoid the draft & get free healthcare!

hands11 · Post #196 » by **hands11** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 2:07 am

chuckdevlin wrote:Their wing rotation looks thin without Beal or Webster. We need JV and Amir to match up with their frontcourt

You might want to meet this fella.

We call him.. TEMPLE OF DOOM... or DOOOOOOOOM for short.

Dooooom is the

12th ranked SG in the league in PPG.

http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/playe ... ing-guards

9th best 3 ball shooter .519 from 3 land on 5.4 attempts with more makes then Klay Thompson at .500%

And

13th ranked Rebounding SG with 4.2

10th in FG % .469

15th in FT % .818

6th in steals 1.60

He is starting. Playing 35 minutes a game. And he is a great defender. When Beal comes back, they are legit two deep. When Webster returns... 3 deep. And 6' 8" OttoMatic Porter is playing some SG as well.

Wizards lined up a deep roster this year, which was TOR main advantage last year.

hands11 · Post #197 » by **hands11** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 2:18 am

LunchTimeCrime wrote:
TGW wrote:
Asif16 wrote:Pierce is suckin ass so far this season. Dude is washed up.

Yea, he's nowhere as good as...err...wait, who's your starting small forward again? Fields?

GTFO....punk ass wizard fans better not run their mouth on our board, do u really want all of us to bombard ur board? lol

Actually, there is a thread just waiting for you to join in. Rolled out the red carpet and everything.

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1065747&start=240

kidr1211 · Post #198 » by **kidr1211** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 2:25 am

SwiftyV wrote:[instagram]http://instagram.com/p/vFH3KLqhqM/[/instagram]

Our players and fans love these jerseys. I don't know why we can't bring them back as an alternate

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #199 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 2:25 am

Yo that DeRozan jersey is SICK. I need one of them.

mjg13 · Post #200 » by **mjg13** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 2:28 am

hands11 wrote:
Wizards lined up a deep roster this year, which was TOR main advantage last year.

Your bench is pretty good but with injuries forcing certain guys to start, like Temple, your bench really has not been great thus far. 23.8 ppg compared to 34.4 for Raptors. Wiz allow 33.4 ppg, Raps allow 24.4. I think the benches could prove the difference