Raps will make the playoffs, and 2nd round, if healthy

[Duffman100]

Three players in the starting lineup have championship rings.

Again, the 2 biggest contributors for said championship are gone.

My offer stands, if the Raps make the playoffs and face the Bulls, Nets, Bucks, Heat or Sixers (healthy) I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is

I agree with you.

That being said, if I'm one of those teams, I wouldn't want to face the Raptors.

[JujitsuFlip]

So what? Metrics aren't inherently useful. How Does it add value? How do you weigh different stats?

If you cant tell me where FVV ranks based on the stats then what are you using them for?

They are much more useful than your eye test, I can 100% guarantee that.

Why is it my job to interpret statistics for you? If you do not understand them, that's fine. I've come to find a vast majority of this forum relies solely on their amateur eye test...

Much like an amateurs interpretation of advance statistics..........

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Oof, that's a hollow hill to die on.

[Los_29]

Three players in the starting lineup have championship rings.

Again, the 2 biggest contributors for said championship are gone.

My offer stands, if the Raps make the playoffs and face the Bulls, Nets, Bucks, Heat or Sixers (healthy) I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is

Lowry was a huge contributor but Pascal averaged 20/7/3 on good percentages and excellent defense. FVV was huge in the finals and now is obviously a way better player as is OG. Point is they all play on both ends which is needed in the playoffs. The Bulls don't have those players.

I'd look up Lavine and Ball's playoff numbers but they've never been there.

[Johnston]

Raps need to make a couple moves, get a C and a bench piece.

With their current roster, if healthy will be a very very tough out for any team. I also would not be surprised if Barnes makes a huge leap in the playoffs too.

Siakam Og Scotty Trent and FVV will be a lot for any team to deal with on both ends of the floor come playoff time. If they can make a couple smart accusations at the trade deadline I think they will break some hearts and are a dark horse to the ECF.

[FreeThrowLine]

Three players in the starting lineup have championship rings.

Again, the 2 biggest contributors for said championship are gone.

My offer stands, if the Raps make the playoffs and face the Bulls, Nets, Bucks, Heat or Sixers (healthy) I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is

I agree with you.

That being said, if I'm one of those teams, I wouldn't want to face the Raptors.

The 6-9 seeds are all good young teams, I don’t think any of them get swept, I also don’t think any would take it to 7

That’s not a knock on them, they’re just working with less. I personally don’t think any of those teams would “fear” the Raptors more than the other potential matchups

[Duffman100]

Again, the 2 biggest contributors for said championship are gone.

My offer stands, if the Raps make the playoffs and face the Bulls, Nets, Bucks, Heat or Sixers (healthy) I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is

I agree with you.

That being said, if I'm one of those teams, I wouldn't want to face the Raptors.

The 6-9 seeds are all good young teams, I don’t think any of them get swept, I also don’t think any would take it to 7

That’s not a knock on them, they’re just working with less. I personally don’t think any of those teams would “fear” the Raptors more than the other potential matchups

Cavs, Hornets, Raptors, Wizards, Knicks.

Only one team has proven playoff performers.

100% those teams would rather not face the Raptors.

[FreeThrowLine]

I'd look up Lavine and Ball's playoff numbers but they've never been there.

OK so according to you the Raptors players have improved but guys like LaVine & Ball have not.

Cool, so LaVine and Ball have never lost in the playoffs

[Los_29]

Again, the 2 biggest contributors for said championship are gone.

My offer stands, if the Raps make the playoffs and face the Bulls, Nets, Bucks, Heat or Sixers (healthy) I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is

I agree with you.

That being said, if I'm one of those teams, I wouldn't want to face the Raptors.

The 6-9 seeds are all good young teams, I don’t think any of them get swept, I also don’t think any would take it to 7

That’s not a knock on them, they’re just working with less. I personally don’t think any of those teams would “fear” the Raptors more than the other potential matchups

If the Bulls had a choice to face either the Hornets, Cavs or Raptors then the Raptors would be a clear #3 on their list.

[FreeThrowLine]

I agree with you.

That being said, if I'm one of those teams, I wouldn't want to face the Raptors.

The 6-9 seeds are all good young teams, I don’t think any of them get swept, I also don’t think any would take it to 7

That’s not a knock on them, they’re just working with less. I personally don’t think any of those teams would “fear” the Raptors more than the other potential matchups

If the Bulls had a choice to face either the Hornets, Cavs or Raptors then the Raptors would be a clear #3 on their list.

Well, if you say so it must be true

[everdiso]

They’re not beating the Bulls if both teams are healthy

Why not?

So no reasons, then?

[FreeThrowLine]

They’re not beating the Bulls if both teams are healthy

Why not?

So no reasons, then?

Only 1 Raptor fan at a time please

[Los_29]

The 6-9 seeds are all good young teams, I don’t think any of them get swept, I also don’t think any would take it to 7

That’s not a knock on them, they’re just working with less. I personally don’t think any of those teams would “fear” the Raptors more than the other potential matchups

If the Bulls had a choice to face either the Hornets, Cavs or Raptors then the Raptors would be a clear #3 on their list.

Well, if you say so it must be true

You don't honestly believe the Bulls would rather face the Raptors over a team starting Lamar Stevens and Lauri Markkanen, do you? You can add Washington to that list as well. Raptors would clearly be the team that teams would least want to face from that list.

[everdiso]

Why not?

So no reasons, then?

Only 1 Raptor fan at a time please

No problem. I will wait patiently for your very good reasons.

[FreeThrowLine]

You don't honestly believe the Bulls would rather face the Raptors over a team starting Lamar Stevens and Lauri Markkanen, do you? You can add Washington to that list as well. Raptors would clearly be the team that teams would least want to face from that list.

I believe you

[JujitsuFlip]

The 6-9 seeds are all good young teams, I don’t think any of them get swept, I also don’t think any would take it to 7

That’s not a knock on them, they’re just working with less. I personally don’t think any of those teams would “fear” the Raptors more than the other potential matchups

If the Bulls had a choice to face either the Hornets, Cavs or Raptors then the Raptors would be a clear #3 on their list.

Well, if you say so it must be true

Hahaha!

[FreeThrowLine]

So no reasons, then?

Only 1 Raptor fan at a time please

No problem. I will wait patiently for your very good reasons.

Thank you for your patience, one of our representatives will be with you shortly

[everdiso]

Only 1 Raptor fan at a time please

No problem. I will wait patiently for your very good reasons.

Thank you for your patience, one of our representatives will be with you shortly

[FreeThrowLine]

No problem. I will wait patiently for your very good reasons.

Having given it a lot of thought, I’ll summarise my argument into just a few words

Common > Drake

Thank you for your patience and understanding in these difficult times

[RRyder823]

They are much more useful than your eye test, I can 100% guarantee that.

Why is it my job to interpret statistics for you? If you do not understand them, that's fine. I've come to find a vast majority of this forum relies solely on their amateur eye test...

Much like an amateurs interpretation of advance statistics..........

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Oof, that's a hollow hill to die on.

But yet you continue to gasp for air on that hill

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[JujitsuFlip]

Much like an amateurs interpretation of advance statistics..........

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Oof, that's a hollow hill to die on.

But yet you continue to gasp for air on that hill

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Beats the alternative, shrug.