GT#41| '78 CHAMPS BULLETS (13-27) 12th EAST @ '19 CHAMPS RAPS (26-14) 4th EAST | FRI JAN 17 @ 7 PM ET | TSN 590

Lord_Zedd · Post #401 » by **Lord_Zedd** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:19 am

AbC? wrote:You have to pencil in Ish Smith's 20 points on 90% shooting in the 2nd half, gotta be careful. Watch his be another nailbiter lol

Yep, Ish Smith is a certified Raptor killer dating to his days in Detroit

TheBoi10 · Post #402 » by **TheBoi10** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:19 am

RaptorNews wrote:Fred is the odd man out rn

Should trade him while his value is high

aminiaturebuddha · Post #403 » by **aminiaturebuddha** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:19 am

Decent half all around. Great stuff by Norm and OG, continuing what they were doing the other night.

The Raptors really need to do something about these letups at the end of the first half though. It seems to all start with questionable decisions on the offensive end, leading to transition opportunities for the other team. They're just getting sloppy.

It has to be said, though, that although I'm not one to believe in conspiracy theories, games like this make me question if there's something to the "refs controlling point spreads" theory. From the moment the Raps went up 24 with 7:15 remaining in the quarter, the only call they got for the rest of the half was the obvious Bryant charge that the refs just couldn't ignore. The refs refused to call any other fouls on the Wizards despite some clear contact on a number of shots. I don't actually believe the refs are trying to affect the game, but horrible reffing performances like that make me at least question it.

In the second half, the Raptors just need to clean up the defensive boards, keep playing tight D, and keep the ball moving on offence, and it should lead to another W.

Kingsway_fan · Post #404 » by **Kingsway_fan** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:20 am

HeadtopChunes wrote:
kassian wrote:Siakam looks off since coming back. Looking like a rookie.

not playing with aggression

Would rather him play much fewer minutes..but all effort.. rather than coasting...

HeadtopChunes · Post #405 » by **HeadtopChunes** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:21 am

Kingsway_fan wrote:
HeadtopChunes wrote:
kassian wrote:Siakam looks off since coming back. Looking like a rookie.

not playing with aggression

Would rather him play much fewer minutes..but all effort.. rather than coasting...

Wonder if it’s a confidence thing with his injury

PushDaRock · Post #406 » by **PushDaRock** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:22 am

Gasol looking bouncy by his standards since coming back.

Dennis 37 · Post #407 » by **Dennis 37** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:22 am

I bet Nets fans would rather have Hollis-Jefferson Jefferson than Kyrie Irving.

Post #408 » by **HiJiNX** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:23 am

We have a lot of good players

Dennis 37 · Post #409 » by **Dennis 37** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:23 am

HeadtopChunes wrote:
Kingsway_fan wrote:
HeadtopChunes wrote:
not playing with aggression

Would rather him play much fewer minutes..but all effort.. rather than coasting...

Wonder if it’s a confidence thing with his injury

Most likely.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #410 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:23 am

PushDaRock wrote:Gasol looking bouncy by his standards since coming back.

reminds me of his Memphis days. Maybe he just needed the extended rest

HeadtopChunes · Post #411 » by **HeadtopChunes** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:24 am

bboyskinnylegs wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:Gasol looking bouncy by his standards since coming back.

reminds me of his Memphis days. Maybe he just needed the extended rest

He can score again and that’s made our offense amazing

MonkBatter42 · Post #412 » by **MonkBatter42** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:27 am

OG come on man

Ranger One · Post #413 » by **Ranger One** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:27 am

Jack so cringe...

_MidNight_ · Post #414 » by **_MidNight_** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:27 am

Why is Nurse doing this to Boucher?

Mikistan · Post #415 » by **Mikistan** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:28 am

kassian wrote:Siakam looks off since coming back. Looking like a rookie.

watch out, air canada will attack you and call for you to be banned

TOStateofMind · Post #416 » by **TOStateofMind** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:28 am

How are the wizards getting that call

bape_lovers · Post #417 » by **bape_lovers** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:28 am

that Bonga guy looks really old

Klayforspicy · Post #418 » by **Klayforspicy** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:28 am

Matt is not budging with that Google device

MonkBatter42 · Post #419 » by **MonkBatter42** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:29 am

Marc3

LoveMyRaps · Post #420 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:29 am

We need to set up some plays for Siakam to get him going.