Gil wrote:Thread hasn't been bumped in a while. How's Demar been doing these past couple of weeks?
He's been playing great.
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Gil wrote:Thread hasn't been bumped in a while. How's Demar been doing these past couple of weeks?
Choker wrote:Gil wrote:Thread hasn't been bumped in a while. How's Demar been doing these past couple of weeks?
He's been playing great.
The_Hater wrote:zimpy27 wrote:Well his season TS% keeps dropping to about the level of last year. Only difference between last year and this year is he takes 3.5 more shots a game.
I've never had a love affair with DD but this isn't completely true. I might even argue that since that open 12 game scoring streak that DD has actually been playing better. We always new his TS% would slip a bit because he doesn't shoot 3's but his passing and overall decision making have never been better and he still seems to be getting higher quality looks than previous years.
Incredibly enough, Lowry might also be playing the best ball of his career. It's like those 2 refuse to peak.
zimpy27 wrote:The_Hater wrote:zimpy27 wrote:Well his season TS% keeps dropping to about the level of last year. Only difference between last year and this year is he takes 3.5 more shots a game.
I've never had a love affair with DD but this isn't completely true. I might even argue that since that open 12 game scoring streak that DD has actually been playing better. We always new his TS% would slip a bit because he doesn't shoot 3's but his passing and overall decision making have never been better and he still seems to be getting higher quality looks than previous years.
Incredibly enough, Lowry might also be playing the best ball of his career. It's like those 2 refuse to peak.
Yeah this is true, his defensive rebounding is actually increased significantly and I wonder if that's a coaching move to get the ball in his hands for the run.
Choker wrote:zimpy27 wrote:The_Hater wrote:
I've never had a love affair with DD but this isn't completely true. I might even argue that since that open 12 game scoring streak that DD has actually been playing better. We always new his TS% would slip a bit because he doesn't shoot 3's but his passing and overall decision making have never been better and he still seems to be getting higher quality looks than previous years.
Incredibly enough, Lowry might also be playing the best ball of his career. It's like those 2 refuse to peak.
Yeah this is true, his defensive rebounding is actually increased significantly and I wonder if that's a coaching move to get the ball in his hands for the run.
Our rebounding blows, so it could just be the coach asking the perimeter players to crash the board more so we don't give up anymore easy putbacks.
AthensBucks wrote:Lowry is done.
Nurse is below average at best.
Masai is overrated.
I dont get how so many people believe in the raptors,they have zero to chance to win it all.
ropjhk wrote:Numbers wise over the past 10 games or so derozan's numbers have been closer to previous year averages. Oddly enough, many Raptor fans seem happier with those type of numbers than when he was scoring like crazy at the beginning of the season. That the Raptors are winning and their offense has been amazing may have something to do with people's perception of Derozan's play. Last year, despite averaging the same type of numbers that he's been putting up his past 10 games, Derozan got criticized heavily for shooting too much.
Goes to show you need to take box score numbers in context.
Last 10 games: 22 ppg, %.430fg, 5.8rpg, 5.5apg, 1spg
Last season: 23.5ppg, .446fg%, 4.5rpg, 4apg, 1spg
ropjhk wrote:Numbers wise over the past 10 games or so derozan's numbers have been closer to previous year averages. Oddly enough, many Raptor fans seem happier with those type of numbers than when he was scoring like crazy at the beginning of the season. That the Raptors are winning and their offense has been amazing may have something to do with people's perception of Derozan's play. Last year, despite averaging the same type of numbers that he's been putting up his past 10 games, Derozan got criticized heavily for shooting too much.
Goes to show you need to take box score numbers in context.
Last 10 games: 22 ppg, %.430fg, 5.8rpg, 5.5apg, 1spg
Last season: 23.5ppg, .446fg%, 4.5rpg, 4apg, 1spg
casey_glory7 wrote:Raptors vs GS finals 2018 confirmed. I'll pay every realgm member 50 bucks if im wrong.
Gil wrote:Knew he'd get exposed in the Playoffs.
Illmatic12 wrote:Gil wrote:Knew he'd get exposed in the Playoffs.
I actually thought Derozan had taken a big step this year, and that he would put the poor postseason play behind him. But geez.. those two in Toronto just cannot perform when the pressure is on.
Illmatic12 wrote:Gil wrote:Knew he'd get exposed in the Playoffs.
I actually thought Derozan had taken a big step this year, and that he would put the poor postseason play behind him. But geez.. those two in Toronto just cannot perform when the pressure is on.
AthensBucks wrote:Lowry is done.
Nurse is below average at best.
Masai is overrated.
I dont get how so many people believe in the raptors,they have zero to chance to win it all.
fouronesix22 wrote:Illmatic12 wrote:Gil wrote:Knew he'd get exposed in the Playoffs.
I actually thought Derozan had taken a big step this year, and that he would put the poor postseason play behind him. But geez.. those two in Toronto just cannot perform when the pressure is on.
Thats true they can't. However they continue to play ISO ball against a bucks team where they are built to defend that. As much as its on Lowry and Derozan its also on our coach for not yanking them for not playing well at all
AthensBucks wrote:Lowry is done.
Nurse is below average at best.
Masai is overrated.
I dont get how so many people believe in the raptors,they have zero to chance to win it all.
The_Hater wrote:fouronesix22 wrote:Illmatic12 wrote:I actually thought Derozan had taken a big step this year, and that he would put the poor postseason play behind him. But geez.. those two in Toronto just cannot perform when the pressure is on.
Thats true they can't. However they continue to play ISO ball against a bucks team where they are built to defend that. As much as its on Lowry and Derozan its also on our coach for not yanking them for not playing well at all
And play who in their place?
The Raptors can't create any offense without at least one of those 2 on the floor. Just like most NBA teams, you have to live and die with your best players because there isn't anybody who can step in and replace their production.
If Casey is to be blamed for anything it's failing to prepare his team and make adjustments to what the Bucks are throwing at them. This is 4 straight playoffs this has been a major issue.
fouronesix22 wrote:Illmatic12 wrote:Gil wrote:Knew he'd get exposed in the Playoffs.
I actually thought Derozan had taken a big step this year, and that he would put the poor postseason play behind him. But geez.. those two in Toronto just cannot perform when the pressure is on.
Thats true they can't. However they continue to play ISO ball against a bucks team where they are built to defend that. As much as its on Lowry and Derozan its also on our coach for not yanking them for not playing well at all
johanliebert wrote:fouronesix22 wrote:Illmatic12 wrote:I actually thought Derozan had taken a big step this year, and that he would put the poor postseason play behind him. But geez.. those two in Toronto just cannot perform when the pressure is on.
Thats true they can't. However they continue to play ISO ball against a bucks team where they are built to defend that. As much as its on Lowry and Derozan its also on our coach for not yanking them for not playing well at all
they dont play iso ball tho. if you cant read their offense thats on you.
AthensBucks wrote:Lowry is done.
Nurse is below average at best.
Masai is overrated.
I dont get how so many people believe in the raptors,they have zero to chance to win it all.
johanliebert wrote:fouronesix22 wrote:Illmatic12 wrote:I actually thought Derozan had taken a big step this year, and that he would put the poor postseason play behind him. But geez.. those two in Toronto just cannot perform when the pressure is on.
Thats true they can't. However they continue to play ISO ball against a bucks team where they are built to defend that. As much as its on Lowry and Derozan its also on our coach for not yanking them for not playing well at all
they dont play iso ball tho. if you cant read their offense thats on you.