Memphis vs. Toronto; Game-Day Thread
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:00 PM EDT
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Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies, Oct 30, 2009 8:00 PM EDT
Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies
October 30, 2009
Toronto, ON
TV: TSN2
After a big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Toronto Raptors look to keep the wins going with a quick Western jaunt to Memphis. No AI, no problem? Let's hope.
Franchise, Howland and the rest of the HQ crew will be discussing things live during tonight's Game-Day Thread, and of course, the recap and extra goodies will follow tomorrow morning.
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Nothing like kicking off the broadcast with some "Armstrong does Elvis"
Welcome to the show folks – looking forward to a 2 and 0 start here…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Congratulations on another solar revolution!
by velociraptor on Oct 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Devlin shows some personality — I thought I was watching the wrong broadcast for a minute.
Before we get underway, Happy Birthday Howland as well!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Be easy on Howland, he’s not happy about turning 80 today…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can always feel good watching Jack Armstrong though — dude is in his early 40s and he looks like he’s 60.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were the fans more upset about losing to Detroit, or that Three-Six Mafia opened up the show?
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who opened tonight? Memphis Bleek?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction
Call it D-Stance – Memphis or Raps win? I say Raps by 13.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this shapes up to be an easy Raps win… Raps by at least a dozen.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody needs to encourage the Memphis fans in attendance to move the f@#$ down. It looks like there’s a couple of hundred people there tops.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember when the Hornets did that in one of their final years in Charlotte? Place was empty because everyone was boycotting Shinn.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sloppy match so far – looks like pre-season all over again.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Happy Birthday to Howland ...
who started for the Grizz? Raps?
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by rbala on Oct 30, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Raps are rocking the usual starting five.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m wondering if they should have started O’Bryant, Johnson, Wright, Belinelli and Jack…starters look terrible.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Triano agrees
Nice to see the subs in there quickly.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grizz started Jenny Craig, err, Marc Gasol in the middle with Zach “Killa Crossover” Randolph, Rudy Gay, OJ Mayo and Mike Conley.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bargnani
Looked a little hesitant on that one drive where he fumbled it out of bounds. He needs to take Gasol off the dribble and abuse him.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That drive by Hedo is great to see – team really missed that last year.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love Carroll – one of those guys I would have liked to have seen Toronto go after late in the first round.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A loss in this game would absolutely erase any of the good that came out of Wednesday’s victory over Cleveland.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree – frustrating thing is that the shots aren’t falling from the perimeter, yet they keep jacking them up instead of trying to get to the rim. Far too similar to last year.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep – and good timeout by Jay resulting in that Jose bucket.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird.
Offence is struggling and they sub everyone except for the PG.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm at work ...
what’s the early score?
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by rbala on Oct 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bosh Time
This is one of these times this year when CB4 is going to need to take over to keep his team in the game until they get things fixed on O and D.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Antoine Wright
Dude is impressing the hell out of me in these first couple of games.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice – Joey Graham’s brother just checked in…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
didn't they learn from Joey ...
the other one is less talented!!!
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by rbala on Oct 30, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Battle of the Dreads...
Bosh gets fouled to win Round 1
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice D by Raps
Stepping it up here at the end of the quarter.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Conley...
… with the sick bounce pass into the front row.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st quarter
OK, they go over 4 mins without a field goal and still only trail by one at the end of one. I can live with that.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this team is way more entertaining than last yr
by Member29 on Oct 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree – and the bench really shows, even a game and a half into the season. Just another gear to turn to.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mind if i sit in...?
I am a Spurs fan. While searching the ‘net I came across an article on the Raptors. It talked about Matt Bonner Day up there. I met Matt once and thought he was an upstanding young man.
The Spurs have a site like this also, Pounding the Rock. I enjoy following the comments. Do you mind if I follow along. I will probably ask some dumb questions, I don’t know all the players.
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Follow along by all means! I think some of us on the site are still bemoaning the loss of Roger Mason Jr!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
roger jr is fitting in well. Pop is still playing with the lineups, never know who will play or for how long. How is your rookie looking?
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRozan looks like a solid pick so far. Good athleticism and gets to the line.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s been ok so far – he’s a real X factor this season because if he can have any sort of impact in the starting unit, it’s a huge boost because athletically, he can do things that few other Raptors can.
What happened to the Spurs last night against the Bulls?
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
Ask away — there’s no dumb questions… I was surprised the Spurs lost last night.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kind of expected it. Back to back, young bulls, Pop playing with the lineups.
I think they were just out hustled?
Spurs usually start slow
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bosh is playing exactly like a max player should right now – taking over to keep his team in the game.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bosh with the ‘and 1’ right on cue.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the 3!!
Wright looks like Mo Pete’s twin out there – great D.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turkoglu didn’t do much when he was on the Spurs. Nothing like last year. How is he looking to you?
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s been a nice addition compared to what was there last year…but I still can’t believe how much they paid for him. I can’t see much ROI when all is said and done.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, a few of us here at the HQ are not fans of the Hedo signing. Contract is too long and too much money for a so-so player. But you hit a few game winners on national TV and people tend to overrate you.
That being said, I think he can be a solid contributor this season and maybe next.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was my take on him also, good addition, but not a barn-burner
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Williams
It’s amazing the number of chemistry-killing underachievers on this Memphis squad. They might as well extend a minimum contract to Starbury and be done with it.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s like Carleton – Last Chance U.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Raptors have scored 12 since I signed on???
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s going to be their style all year I think – streaky scoring.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calderon still starts but Jack is going to get a lot of minutes as well, at the 1 and the 2.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack is backing up starter Jose Calderon, which is nice because he’s starter quality… Last season, the drop off from Calderon to our backups (Roko Ukic and Will Solomon) was like driving off the edge of the Grand Canyon.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bosh is an absolute contract-year beast so far. Haha.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what happens when Bosh sits? He looks like the total offense
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m scared for that…he’s been the only one stepping up besides Wright on D.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’d think that Bosh going off would free up some open looks from the perimeter. Hedo just hit one, but we’ll see if Belinelli and crew can get going as well.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Williams was the last cut that the spurs made. Good young player, but Spurs had too many at that position.
Rasho was a good Spur, how is he doing for you?
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really like Marcus Williams – laptops or no laptops. Just think he needed to get out of Don Nelson’s madhouse.
Rasho though is a great fit coming back for TO. Just a true pro and someone who can come in and be very effective, even in limited minutes.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Williams
Is pretty crazy. Everywhere he’s gone its never been a question of talent, just of the fact that he’s apparently stubborn as hell.
Straight Outta Vancouver - The Memphis Grizzlies DO Still Exist
by djturtleface on Oct 30, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rasho is great. He’s just a saavy veteran with a high basketball IQ. He’s going to defend, rebound and do all the little things.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bargs hurting the Raps
That last play on D, there’s no way Randolph should have gotten the put-back – no box-out from Andrea.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Just realized the Celtics and Bulls are on…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bulls were hanging close in the first quarter. now they are down by 15
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your defense looks (sounds) as bad as the Spurs last night. Hope they get it together
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
Celtics killing them…
…although Bill Simons is talking on the telecast ha ha!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bill Simmons talking to Hubie Brown is hillarious…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I flipped to WGN instead of RapsTV
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bills Simmons has the weirdest voice ever.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s putting in an early ballot for a Max Deal.
Bargs has to sit here…just not getting the job done.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys should be able to Beat Memphis, but will need more than Bosh
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep – a loss would be embarrassing for a team hoping to compete with the Atlanta’s and Miami’s in the East.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bargs
If Bargs is going to do the whole “on one game, off another”, it’s going to be a very difficult season. Especially if Bargs is going to disappear against the dregs of the NBA.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh my lord...
…that dunk was disgusting…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoop There It Is!
Nothing like a little Tag Team during the timeout…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRozan
DeRozan just hesitated on that baseline move and it cost the Raps a bucket.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And then he comes back with the insane block! Wow!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rookie mistake, but a nice block back on the other side.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
53-49 Grizz at the half...
…lucky to be only down by 4 considering the way they played. Bosh needs a lot more help in the second half.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea, he is playing great but cannot carry the load alone
by aagoodfella on Oct 30, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
things I noticed
Bosh has over half the points and half the rebounds.
Jack has 4 assists, somebody scores when he is in. He has only played 8 minutes and has a +7
Bargs has 3 turnovers and 3 fouls. He was the Man last game? Replace him with Rasho, they play the same positon, right
Randolph needs to be covered…smothered
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
Jose’s having a tough night and so is Bargs – I think if they struggle again early, Triano should give them the yank and go with Jack and others.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there anyone who could lean on Zach? foul him, take him out of his comfort zone
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reggie Evans…but he’s hurt. Would be great to have him available tonight.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice. We’re on the same page, apparently. Haha.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reggie Evans
But he’s out with an injury.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m lurking from work…
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Oct 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice – love the lurking.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perspective
As excited as we were about the victory over a championship-caliber club like Cleveland on Wednesday, you have to remember that the expansion Raptors defeated the 72-win Chicago Bulls squad… If the Raptors are going to mail it in against teams like Memphis, it’s going to be a long season…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting Triano Piece at the Half
Not sure the team is practicing what he was preaching tonight though.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think they quite have the personnel to pull off what he was talking about with that PowerPoint deck (I’m looking at you Andrea…)
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Early test of how good this team is
Terrible first half, let’s see if they bounce back.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bargs getting killed
That’s all.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We interrupt this Raptors broadcast...
… to bring you the most awesome thing you will watch tonight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxR52SrxTg4&feature=player_embedded
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw this earlier today – dying ha ha ha!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the story involved midget KISS — love it!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This isn’t pretty. Raps look completely out-of-synch.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too – it’ll take me a while to get over last year’s fiasco.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RaptorsTV
I recently had RaptorsTV dropped from my cable package and had to pay to get it added back on (along with a bunch of channels I was already receiving)… I think I hate Rogers more than I hate TSN2.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bargnani just hit the “Troy Murphy Special” — big man trails the play and hits the 3.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just saw the second half, maybe Andrea somehow knew it…..
by renato on Oct 30, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
A few points now that Toronto has grabbed the lead again.
1. This quarter is a perfect example of why Bargs is such a hotly contested player. On one hand, there’s not question, he’s a great offensive player. Last few plays back that up. However he’s killed this team all night at the other end, and that’s why he always ranks so low in terms of efficiency as an all-around player. I’m going to talk about this more tomorrow.
2. One thing this team does better this year already than last is recognize the hot hand. Bosh could have taken that last shot but swung the ball one more time to Andrea, who was on fire.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There again – no way Bargs should have allowed that pass through the paint to Randolph – luckily Bosh thought he was Dwight Howard there.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great points
You can score 20, but if you give back 20 or more you’re not really doing your team any good.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there goes Bargs again with that absolutely WEAK interior defense against Zach Randolph.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, you doing the recap instead?
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Oct 30, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damon Stoudamire and Joey Graham is the answer to that trivia question, incidentally…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
9:05 p.m.: Carter appears to have hurt his left ankle. While driving to the hoop, he stepped on Harris’ foot and crumpled to the ground.
9:07 p.m.: Carter’s going— gingerly — into the locker room with trainer Tom Smith.
Badupbadup ba.. I’m lovin it… Love hating Vince.
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Correction
Carter hurt his vagina, not his ankle.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LoL!
Funny though you can just imagine him crumpled to the ground can’t you?
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like he got shot by a sniper…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like Joe Bowen’s call..
He’s Down.. He’s DOWN… like he was shot!
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve jumped off the couch twice tonight and its both been on DD plays. (The block and the followup put back)
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great to see him giving the team a bit of a lift. With him and Bosh sitting now, someone needs to take over.
PS – Celts up by nearly 30 on the Bulls…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uhoh.. not sure I’m liking this ultra small.. we’ll see.
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trying to play Hedo at the 5? Too bad refs wouldn’t allow Rasho to sub out, would have been interesting to see.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joakim Noah
As long as Noah is getting me 14 & 7 with 2 blocks and good percentages, the score doesn’t bother me! Haha.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This season is all about showing those flashes.. Next season DeRozan puts a bit more together… 3rd year he probably explodes into a 20 ppg scorer (and I feel somewhat confident saying that because of his ability to attack the basket and get to the line).
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even though it’s only been two flashes of athleticism, but I don’t think I’ve jumped off the couch since VC was here. Sadly to say.
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to Gasol on the Grizz? He was a starter and has only played 13 minutes.
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He could be hurt. Or it could be that the Grizz are coached by Lionel Hollins.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stand corrected.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Rasho – that looked like Jr. High on the lay-up.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rasho
I can’t believe he missed that! Sweet mother of god!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think JJ needs to take some of those shots sometime. He beat his guy and got penetration.
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marco Belinelli with the nice drive to the basket, and gets to the line… it’s nice to see that.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
9:10 p.m.: It’s early yet, and the severity of Carter’s injury is unclear. The commentators were right when they said the Magic’s depth will be tested. Let’s say Carter has to miss some games because of this . . . . Van Gundy could start Redick at shooting guard or could shift Mickael Pietrus to the 2 and start Barnes at the 3.
(courtesy of the Sentinel)
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 point lead through 3 quarters
If the Raps dominate the 4th, I’ll forget the first 3 quarters ever happened.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still think the Raps are a work in progress with so many new faces
but getting W’s on easy team would be a plus early on the season.
by elpikiman on Oct 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good quarter, If they can repeat it next quarter….
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dammit.. have to head out and miss the 4th… dang.
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for chatting though! Hopefully the Raps hang on…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rapts have held the score with Bosh out…They have even increased it. Coach needs to trust his subs
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. And Bargs needs to do a job on Gasol in crunch time.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rasho
He might have gone Jr. High on that one missed layup, but he’s been a beast otherwise.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rasho doing some great Reggie Evans imitations
8 points and 6 boards in limited minutes.
But I’m still in shock from that Gay dunk.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How do you do that dunk in a game? That’s just ridiculous!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn’t ridiculous.. it was Gay!!! (sorry.. had to throw that last one in as I leave.)
by Ustation on Oct 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You already tried that sophomoric attempt at humour once before and failed.
Rasho may miss layups like it’s junior high, doesn’t mean we have to behave like that too.
by Simon M on Oct 30, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Sopranos
Hooking up for that Belinelli 3 ball
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JACK ARMSTRONG
Jack just called Bargnani a ‘Peasant’ in Italian…. ay ya yai…
by Jenge on Oct 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least he’s not referring to Bargs as ‘Fredo’…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Bargs is in need of a new nick name ...
like Alfredo Sauce in stead of Hot Sauce
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by rbala on Oct 30, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It this really the Raptors ...
or am I just wishing …
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by rbala on Oct 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Banks looks like Tracy Morgan.
I keep expecting him to bust into a Brian Fellows sketch…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Best Raptors lookalike ever
Darrick Martin as ‘Ashy Larry’ from the Chappelle Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmEUvT9EJmM&feature=PlayList&p=CD9F7ABFE7C0D78E&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=10
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAAHHAHAHHAHHHAH ...
that’s awesome …
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by rbala on Oct 30, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my lord – I never even thought of that before.
Dead ringer!
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huge shot by Carroll
…after some good D by the Raps.
Damn, tie game.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8-0 run by Memphis
Just when you thought the Raps were going to put away the Grizz… And Zach Randolph with one of the 12 blocks he’ll record this season.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Evans still out?
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by rbala on Oct 30, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he’s not playing. They could’ve really used him on Randolph tonight.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Bosh is just punishing the Grizz down low. Not settling at all.
However if you can’t rebound the ball…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good D by the Raps on that sequence. Like having Wright in there.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Going with the veteran player on that Gay matchup…”
Yes, I’m 12 — I found that funny.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This game will stand out in my mind for a long time in terms of “the new Bosh.” Relentless.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Terrible play by Bargs – if you’re going to foul, FOUL. As a result, Carroll shooting 2.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And then he fails to box out Gasol… seriously, I’d sub him out for Rasho at this point.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the replacement refs just put Carroll on the line? Because that was one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but Bargs tapped him instead of making sure there was no mistake about when the foul was committed.
Right now, I’d like to see Jack in and Jose out.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what happened? how did we get down by 4
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No help for Bosh, and some bad defence.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While we wait for replay…Rondo apparently had 16 assists tonight in under 30.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Franchise, you doing recap tomorrow then?
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Oct 30, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol. Ok. So much for the sched :) I cover Sun then?
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Oct 30, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep – you’ve got Sunday. Schedule originally was me recapping so no worries – makes more sense since you’re at work.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll preview and recap Sun?
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Oct 30, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finishing the 4th quarter...
I’d like to see Rasho, Bosh, Hedo, Wright and Jack
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course, we’ll be force-fed Bargnani, who is clearly struggling on the defensive end.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok...
…let’s see if the Raps can execute down the stretch here and not panic.
Not like that Jose…
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s really difficult to watch a team lose a winnable game.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed the NBA, but not games like this…wow – OJ Mayo with a terrible shot but one that drops.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not enough the team can’t get a rebound.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry – meant, not enough time if the team can’t get a rebound.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean he FINALLY takes out Bargs after the game is out of hand? WTF Jay?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dirty
OJ making like Kobe.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No small thanks to the defense of El Matador, Jose Calderon.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ladies and gentlemen, your (possible) 38-win Raptors! Take a bow, gentlemen…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s tough to say but this team already misses Evans big time.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s just insane to lose a game like this with the Raptors’ schedule in November. This was a game they had to have.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got home....
to see this.
Welcome back to reality!
Dave "Howland" Randell
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Oct 30, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How’s that for happy birthday?
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booo.
That is all.
Dave "Howland" Randell
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by RaptorsHQ - Howland on Oct 30, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Folks,
Bosh needs some help. Use the Vets, or run with the newbies.
Later
by LakehillsFan on Oct 30, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Later man – thanks for chatting and good luck to your Spurs.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sunday afternoon against the Magic…who it sounds like, won’t have the services of Vince Carter.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re up Sunday afternoon at home against the Magic.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a wrap
Time to break this one down for tomorrow morning…good chat tonight folks, we’ll do it again on Sunday.
by RaptorsHQ - Franchise on Oct 30, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks again everyone!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 30, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Turkoglu -20 in 37 minutes, Calderon -15 in 34 minutes, Bargnani -14 in 35 minutes.
Calderon looks pretty rough this year and quite thin physically, not sure what’s going on with him.
Turkoglu’s bread and butter seems to be throwing up off-balance shots that he only gets off because of his height/length. I don’t think we signed him to go for 14/2/1 with 5 TOs against Memphis. Only 4.98 more seasons to go on that contract..
Harder for me to pick a bone with Bargnani except to say that Randolph and Gasol got the better of our two bigs, even with 37 and 12 from Bosh. More than 2 defensive boards would be nice though.
by bigweeze on Oct 30, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When will they learn...
They’ve gotta play all teams with the same intensity. Win one and they think they’re the billups era pistons… Numerous bs calls didn’t help either. No excuse for the bad offense though.
by axl t on Oct 31, 2009 3:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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