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GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN

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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#321 » by MEDIC » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:02 am

It seems as though they are allowing Houston to be far more physical
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#322 » by tsherkin » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:02 am

vobot wrote:I miss our prime Lowry :( So much more impactful than any point guard we had in awhile.


He was a wonderful lead ball-handler for us.
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#323 » by PushDaRock » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:03 am

Feels like this game could get away quickly
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#324 » by ___Rand___ » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:03 am

Of course Udoka makes better half time adjustments, and they take 10 point lead. I was hoping for a competitive game. It's over.
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Post#325 » by HumbleRen » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:03 am

RJ is kinda useless if he isn’t like wildly efficient on offence
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#326 » by Harcore Fenton Mun » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:03 am

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Harcore Fenton Mun wrote:I don't know why people think Darko lasts 25 games.


I don't know why people think he won't


Especially with Ed around, he's going to last another year or 2. Only way he gets fired end of season is if we don't make playoffs. He's got one more year next year. I think Darko will try his best this year to make playoffs and win some games. If he makes the playoffs but doesn't win a game, he won't get an extension in the coming off season, and he will play next season as a lame-duck coach. Because Ed is that cheap.

Expectations = playoffs

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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#327 » by gha4life » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:04 am

What kinda dumb dumb turnovers are these

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Post#328 » by Madvillainy2004 » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:05 am

HumbleRen wrote:RJ is kinda useless if he isn’t like wildly efficient on offence


His offball defense is a sight to behold lol
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#329 » by ___Rand___ » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:05 am

When a coach is known as a developmental coach, it's because he ain't involved in game day strategy or tactics or adjustments.
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#330 » by dballislife » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:05 am

we gonna re-break our 1 offensive board game with 0 tonight lol
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Post#331 » by nikster » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:06 am

SFour wrote:
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on average Raptors are letting opposing teams score 120+ ppg....that's not a winning strategy, and it's on pace to continue this game.

11 teams have allowed 120+ a game so far and Raps play at the highest pace in the league


Nuggets and Sixers are the only good teams out of that bunch....the rest is bad company

We also 11th worst in defensive rating. It's not great but it doesnt say that much this early in the season
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Post#332 » by MEDIC » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:06 am

This league is a joke
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Post#333 » by PushDaRock » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:06 am

Madvillainy2004 wrote:
HumbleRen wrote:RJ is kinda useless if he isn’t like wildly efficient on offence


His offball defense is a sight to behold lol


his on ball isn't that bad though
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Post#334 » by HumbleRen » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:06 am

Madvillainy2004 wrote:
HumbleRen wrote:RJ is kinda useless if he isn’t like wildly efficient on offence


His offball defense is a sight to behold lol


I don’t think I’ve ever seen a regular starter be so clueless with their offball defence since we the north era. He makes demar look competent with that.
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#335 » by tsherkin » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:07 am

How did RJ stay straight up while KD faded and get called for a foul there? That's a bit BS unless there's something I missed at speed, man.

EDIT: Heh, equalization call.
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Post#336 » by nikster » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:07 am

___Rand___ wrote:Of course Udoka makes better half time adjustments, and they take 10 point lead. I was hoping for a competitive game. It's over.

What adjustments he make?
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#337 » by ___Rand___ » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:08 am

Harcore Fenton Mun wrote:
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I don't know why people think he won't


Especially with Ed around, he's going to last another year or 2. Only way he gets fired end of season is if we don't make playoffs. He's got one more year next year. I think Darko will try his best this year to make playoffs and win some games. If he makes the playoffs but doesn't win a game, he won't get an extension in the coming off season, and he will play next season as a lame-duck coach. Because Ed is that cheap.

Expectations = playoffs

Reality = Not close


Come on. This East? It's anybody's game to get in. It's flawed but nobody has a perfect roster. We should make the play-in at the very least. Point 2: We spent money on this roster, and regardless of how the fans or the media views it, management put this roster together because Ed wants to see playoffs. If Darko doesn't deliver, he gone, only 1 more year on contract, and someone else will come in.
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#338 » by MEDIC » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:08 am

tsherkin wrote:How did RJ stay straight up while KD faded and get called for a foul there? That's a bit BS unless there's something I missed at speed, man.

EDIT: Heh, equalization call.


That's what I was saying..
..after no and1 call for Scottie at the other end
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Re: GT #5 - Raptors (1-3) vs Rockets (1-2) - October 29th, 2025 - 6:30PM EST - TSN 

Post#339 » by Brinbe » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:08 am

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