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Post#1801 » by Ari_Emanuel » Sat Nov 8, 2014 5:19 am

Scarface844 wrote:Crazy. People thought we were the fluke last year and the Suns were for real. It's still early but it looks the Suns were the ones that over achieved.


They found some surprising success playing permanent small ball. Now they've doubled down on that strategy by going even smaller, to not-so-surprising results. :lol:
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But that's his downside.

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Post#1802 » by Ari_Emanuel » Sat Nov 8, 2014 5:22 am

RandomRaptorfan wrote:Is Sacramento legit?


They are about as legit as we were last year, except their best player is much better than our best player. Their talent is a little more concentrated; hey have 1 superstar and a bunch of very good players + good young prospects compared to Raps who have a bunch of all-stars but no superstars + young prospects.

Scary thing is that Sac will get even better as Nik gets seasoned and they continue to add good shooters around Boogie. Shouldn't write-off Ben Mclemore yet either.
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Risk101 wrote:Inb4 the ass jokes.

But that's his downside.

No thats his backside.

Lowry's upside is mental and psychological.
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Post#1803 » by Kabookalu » Sat Nov 8, 2014 5:33 am

Carmelo is shooting .376% from the field this season :banghead:

He was my first pick and is literally my worst player.
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Post#1804 » by Rapsfan151 » Sat Nov 8, 2014 5:39 am

What a stupid play by whoever that was. Ball was literally in the hoop on the way down and he slams it. Could of been a 7 point game.
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Post#1805 » by Hero » Sat Nov 8, 2014 5:39 am

Cavs not looking too great.

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Post#1806 » by Geddy » Sat Nov 8, 2014 5:50 am

Throwback24 wrote:The Kings are 5-1 and so are we, hmmmmm


Raptors vs Kings final.

Rudy's revenge
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Post#1807 » by Geddy » Sat Nov 8, 2014 5:51 am

Hero wrote:[Tweet][tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/530926699379425280[/tweet][/Tweet]

Dat Melo :lol:



:lol:


oh wait I have him on my fantasy team


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Post#1808 » by VinBaker6 » Sat Nov 8, 2014 5:53 am

Hero wrote:Cavs not looking too great.



Lol wow

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Post#1809 » by Geddy » Sat Nov 8, 2014 5:55 am

Looks like Denver 1-upped us
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Post#1810 » by Thespianoid » Sat Nov 8, 2014 6:06 am

Rudy Gay 5-22 FG :o :o :nonono:

I can't fathom how someone let that happen...no wonder the DeRozan/Gay experiment failed miserably. They were both given free reign to chuck, and we know how much they like to do that if allowed to.

Hopefully Lowry can reign in DeRozan's propensity for it.
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Post#1811 » by Clementine9 » Sat Nov 8, 2014 7:36 am

Pekovic looks awful right now. Difficult to watch at times.
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Post#1812 » by Oakville_Raptor » Sat Nov 8, 2014 7:56 am

I feel like that Nurkic guy on the Nuggets will be on Shaqtin a Fool every week this season :lol:
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Post#1813 » by Oakville_Raptor » Sat Nov 8, 2014 7:58 am

Rapsfan151 wrote:What a stupid play by whoever that was. Ball was literally in the hoop on the way down and he slams it. Could of been a 7 point game.


I think that was Nurkic :lol:
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Post#1814 » by akakalakin » Sat Nov 8, 2014 12:16 pm

Wiggins with 6 points, tank for that? Gimme a break
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Post#1815 » by Jstock12 » Sat Nov 8, 2014 1:50 pm

Thespianoid wrote:Rudy Gay 5-22 FG :o :o :nonono:

I can't fathom how someone let that happen...no wonder the DeRozan/Gay experiment failed miserably. They were both given free reign to chuck, and we know how much they like to do that if allowed to.

Hopefully Lowry can reign in DeRozan's propensity for it.


That's a good point. I'm not sure DeMar would be an all-star without Lowry.
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Post#1816 » by Jstock12 » Sat Nov 8, 2014 1:51 pm

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Rapsfan151 wrote:What a stupid play by whoever that was. Ball was literally in the hoop on the way down and he slams it. Could of been a 7 point game.


I think that was Nurkic :lol:


You can do that in FIBA competitions. And they should make it legal in the NBA, it's a stupid rule.
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Post#1817 » by Young_Buc » Sat Nov 8, 2014 2:46 pm

Ari_Emanuel wrote:
RandomRaptorfan wrote:Is Sacramento legit?


They are about as legit as we were last year, except their best player is much better than our best player. Their talent is a little more concentrated; hey have 1 superstar and a bunch of very good players + good young prospects compared to Raps who have a bunch of all-stars but no superstars + young prospects.

Scary thing is that Sac will get even better as Nik gets seasoned and they continue to add good shooters around Boogie. Shouldn't write-off Ben Mclemore yet either.


Um, Kyle Lowry? Boogie Cousins is great but if you don't think Lowry has as much impact on the court, you're mad.
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Post#1818 » by Young_Buc » Sat Nov 8, 2014 2:49 pm

Choker wrote:Carmelo is shooting .376% from the field this season :banghead:

He was my first pick and is literally my worst player.


With Masai's talent, that draft pick is going to end up being bundled with Ross for a prime michael jordan.
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Post#1819 » by SactownHrtBrks8 » Sat Nov 8, 2014 4:44 pm

Thespianoid wrote:Rudy Gay 5-22 FG :o :o :nonono:

I can't fathom how someone let that happen...no wonder the DeRozan/Gay experiment failed miserably. They were both given free reign to chuck, and we know how much they like to do that if allowed to.

Hopefully Lowry can reign in DeRozan's propensity for it.


Rudy looked completely off last night. His body language looked sluggish. He was like 4-13 before Cousins fouled out and then he tried to force issue being are only legit offensive option outside of Collison. Coach Malone said he had the flu after the game, which made sense given everything i saw.
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Post#1820 » by raptorstime » Sat Nov 8, 2014 5:35 pm

Hero wrote:[Tweet][tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/530926699379425280[/tweet][/Tweet]

Dat Melo :lol:

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