Game-Day Thread: Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards
by Adam Francis on Jan 10, 2012 5:40 PM EST
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Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards
January 10, 2012
TSN - 7:00 PM EST
We're kicking this game-day thread off early today.
My piece on Bargs this morning was a bit of a one-topic only style version of our usual "Tip-In" post-game report, and I omitted to preview tonight's match.
So this game-day thread will be doubling as both as the Toronto Raptors are in Washington to take on the Wizards tonight. (And for the Wizards' side of the story regarding tonight's match, check out SB Nation's "Bullets Forever".)
The poor Wizards.
An 0 an 8 start to the season, a coach on the hot seat, and now even John Wall is losing his luster.
(And us Raptors' fans think we've got it tough.)
Things are not very pretty in DC, but that doesn't mean tonight's game should be a walk in the park. The team may not have elite talent, but guys like Nick Young have burned the Dinos before, and the Raptors' are coming off an energy-sapping win last night against Minnesota.
So to ensure the W, here are our three keys:
1) More Bargnani: After writing a fairly glowing review of his recent play this morning, I'm hoping Andrea backs me up tonight with another good game. To put it simply, he needs to. DeMar is still struggling, Leandro Barbosa is up and down, Jerryd Bayless is still hurt and...well...we're not even going to mention Rasual Butler or James Johnson. There's not a lot of offence on this team so Bargs needs to take control tonight and find a way to get the job done despite potential fatigue.
2) Attack the boards: Again, the club is likely tired after last night's match but here's hoping that they've got some gas left in the tank tonight. Especially for rebounding reasons. The Wizards are allowing a league-worst 48 rebounds per game from opponents so even if Toronto's legs aren't into their jump shots, they should be able to get some easy second-chance points, provided they can get on the offensive glass.
3) Defence, defence, defence: I'm not expecting a pretty game tonight. Between Toronto's plodding pace (second slowest in the league) and both teams' offensive woes (the Wizards are averaging a shade under 85 points a game, and shooting just under 40 per cent as a team) this one could be a bit of a molasses-encrusted brick-fest. So to get back to .500, the Raps are going to need to dig in again on D and get the win the dirty way.
GO RAPS!
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my old game blogging friends in New Orleans aren't having such a fun year as well.
looking forward to tonight….
MIGHT be a kittle late as I want to get a little hot tub in under the palm tree tonight.
(just a little dig at my northern buddies)
Hope you caught our post
Gray will be back in about two weeks or so
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
DeRozan Factor
I agree on every single point, especially the Bargs point. If Bargs continues his nice performance, he will be the most improved player in our books, not necessarily for the rest of the NBA.
However, if I had to add one more, I would put DeRozan as a huge factor. DD has been in a slump, and he needs to get it going. Hopefully a game in Washington can change that. As a young player, his confidence is probably gone way down, and he needs a game to fix that. If DD can put up over 15 a game with some decent shooting from the floor, then that will help us a LOT in the long term of play. I just hope he doesn’t rely on his 3pt shooting too much and turn into “one of those guys.” I really enjoy his aggressive play, and it helps compliment the team very well.
Go Raps!
Hopefully Jose tries to hook him up with some easy looks.
Formerly known as timboslice85
by Rebrand_the_Raps on Jan 10, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
I'm most interested to see how Amir plays on the back of yesterday's game.
Yesterday’s performance was probably the best we have ever seen him play and I would speculate is the best single game performance he has ever had. It will be fascinating to see how he responds and we can draw lots of different conclusions on whether he is a legfit centre in this league or destined to forever be inconsistent sadly like much of our young talent.
Formerly known as timboslice85
by Rebrand_the_Raps on Jan 10, 2012 6:07 PM EST reply actions
inconsistent?
I think Amir is anything but that. He’s not going to be a big scorer but he will always give you good D and effort.
That said, Amir is also not a legit C. He simply will never have the size or strength to get to that point.
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
Let me second that
Inconsistent? Amir has been one of the most productive players for the Raptors both this season and last.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Even though the Johnson/Butler offence has been terrible, I still like what JJ brings to the table every night. When Kleiza comes back I hope that the Johnson/Kleiza combo at the sf will help the offence and that Butler will be picking slivers.
by Al Bundy is my hero on Jan 10, 2012 6:35 PM EST reply actions
But the biggest question tonight, by far:
Does anyone have any ideas for games?
I’ve got one — you’re a guy who looks like a cookie with a bite taken out of it. You’re running around a maze picking up dots being chased by ghosts. What do y’all think?
I'll eat a Big Dot
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
And so, the hunted becomes the hunter
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
the player on the wiz
who scares me the most is McGee. That guy can be scary good… but inconsistent. If his heads on straight he’s a monster, when its not he can leave alot of easy opportunities for the opposition
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:05 PM EST reply actions
He's killed us in the past
so your worries are justified
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Urg
This already FEELS ugly
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:13 PM EST reply actions
DeMar's game
is so passive right now. Gift of athleticism, only uses it when nobody’s around…
Reminds me of that singing frog from the old Warner Bros cartoons
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:17 PM EST reply actions
I was optimistic that we’d see a different DeRozan in his third year with the addition of the 3-point range. My optimism is fading…
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
On what planet does this make sense?
A. Handing a starting spot and minutes to Rasual Butler, and
B. Continuing to allow him to shoot from anywhere on the floor, including beyond the arc (what is he? 8-36 from 3-point range so far this season?)
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 7:17 PM EST reply actions
Please don’t reply with anything referencing his “veteran leadership”… unless you feel he’s teaching the young guys how to chuck and miss ;)
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
i hadn’t looked at his actual numbers until now. they are brutal
by Scott Campsall on Jan 10, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
No doubt. I actually didn’t realize his numbers were THAT bad either.
Twenty-four percent from the field? WTF?! And he gets almost 20 mpg!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Not like his career numbers are anything to write about
36% ain’t exactly sharp.
I think he came in out of shape, to be honest.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Probably didn’t expect anyone to actually sign him
by Scott Campsall on Jan 10, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
lol
Ain’t that the truth
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
McGee is Intimidating
All the Raptors players are so scared of this man lol
Bargnani covering McGee
and the wiz have all their points in the paint already.
We saw this last year. I feel silly saying it but the Raps need Amir maning the middle.
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:22 PM EST reply actions
i know I shouldn't hate on anybody...BUT
I am glad to see Noah hurting with the Bulls this year.
I hate to say this...
But man, bargnani really dictates how this team’s pacing will go.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:25 PM EST reply actions
finally
derozan took it strong
Side note: Nick Young doesn’t like to pass
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:25 PM EST reply actions
He's playing too much from the Vince Carter Book of Plays vol. 2
Need a lot more from vol. 1
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Urg
What’s the big deal about John Wall?
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:27 PM EST reply actions
It's bad all around
Raptors letting them into the paint like the have an embassy there
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
I hate to say it but, I'm interested to see how Kleiza does this year
losing that weight is interesting to me.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions
Agreed
can’t possibly make them any worse at small forward
by Scott Campsall on Jan 10, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
IMO...
there might be a good side to Gray’s heart issue…
he has been praticing with the team and will feel a ton more aware of schemes when he does come back…
Need him bad
Gotta get someone in there for all these goddamn back to backs.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
well especially when
if he is not available…you never replaced his position so you are playing short.
Somebody tell the Raptors
To get to the line… And rebound for chrissakes
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:33 PM EST reply actions
SHould be up way more
considering how bad we’re shooting. Easier to get offensive rebounds when you can’t hit the broad side of a barn
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
but also means more missed shots...
oh well….
Washington is so much different defensively
without McGee in there. He is such a presence
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:35 PM EST reply actions
He's too easy to bait
The Raptors just need to be smarter
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
Barbossa finally passes it
and its at JJ’s face.
Nice work
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions
J.J
was as just as surprised as we are
by Scott Campsall on Jan 10, 2012 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
Raptors need someone with high IQ
I miss Antonio Davis and Oak at times like these
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:41 PM EST reply actions
well...
isn’t that supposed to be your point leading???
Smart People
are hard to come by :p
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
BTW...
that is why I think the Bulls STILL are not a champion team
Rose is as dumb a bag o rocks as you can get.
terrible floor leader
Me too
I’m not sold on Rose as a point guard. But I’m in the minority
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
You’re not sold on the league MVP? Really?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
is it a sign of smarts if you can use a lot of cuss words in one sentence?
I hope this is a sign…..
but your right
if not that position, some vet on the floor should be commanding the floor
Between Barbosa and DeRozan
we have two SGs who can’t make a basket, who drive out of control and don’t get to the line.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:43 PM EST reply actions
Hmmmm
Bargnani looks like he’s pissed off enough to do something
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:46 PM EST reply actions
he doesn't seem like he has reach a level that
is conffy directing others around
No matter what
I still love Jose
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
haha
I was just about to post he’s luck Barbossa is short or it would have hit him in the shins
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Don't remind me
I’m GOING to that game
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
On the brightside
there is always a chance Demarcus Cousins will do something crazy
by Scott Campsall on Jan 10, 2012 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Unless he eats our SF lineup
It won’t be crazy enough
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
and this is why
40+ min for players last night was a mistake.
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
take from a tennis player...
they should be able to do this and still not dog it.
completely different sport
with a different system and style.
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
look
don’t care about sport styles…nothing is harder than a 4 hour, 5 set match every other day in a tournamnet over 2 weeks.
nothing.
I'm not saying
playing Tennis isn’t exhausting or tiring… its just different.
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Teams are actually undefeated in the 3rd night of the back-to-back-to-backs (oddly enough). It’s the 2nd game that gives everyone trouble.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
whats stronger?
Jan Vesley or a wet peice of paper?
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:52 PM EST reply actions
@#$@#$@# DeRozan
PASS IT
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:53 PM EST reply actions
is JJohn really considered a 3 point shooter????
man…i would not accept this as a plan
Goddammit. Am I ACTUALLY pining for Jamario Moon???
I mean I HATED Jamario!!!
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 7:55 PM EST reply actions
don't hurt yourself
breath.
step outside and take a breath.
And kick the dog on the way in.
Demar DeRozan = WEAK SAUCE!!
It’s a crime for some one with so much “athleticism”
by MAS11 on Jan 10, 2012 7:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Derozan needs to remember
that he can dunk.
FUCKING DUNK IT ON BLATCHE. ITS BLATCHE!
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 7:55 PM EST reply actions
hmm demar lol
all I want in the new year is for demar to play like last year lol he does not need to improve! hahahaha
just hope derozan
illness doesn’t spread to everybody
time to force it inside
stop the outside jumpers
get to the line….
What happened to the Defense?
Just askin’
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:00 PM EST reply actions
Good job Bargs
That’s what you need to do against the Rookie. Keep going
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:00 PM EST reply actions
I was just gonna say
I liked how he started, but then turned it into a fade away jumper. Great shot when you hit it, terrible decision when you miss
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
my GOD!
open lane to the basket!!!???
nobody on the floor????
PLEASE come back gray…JUST so we can get your fouls!
I think I'm going to have to crack open the Disaronno
if I’m going to continue watching this
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:02 PM EST reply actions
wow
3 wizards on the fast break…. 0 Raps?
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:03 PM EST reply actions
Does anyone want to argue that what we’ve seen in the first half is not the result of playing guys far too many minutes last night?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Better win 1 of 2
than 0 of 2
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
not if the season ends
1 game out of the top 10 to draft
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
38 of 46 points in the paint
Ladies and gentlemen, the ghost of Jay Triano has accompanied the Raptors on their trip to Washington.
Anyone want to guess which end of the floor Bargnani is conserving energy on after playing far too many minutes last night? (hint: he’s 6-for-11 on offence)
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 8:04 PM EST reply actions
Break open the alcohol
I’m going to drink until this game goes from a 3 to a 7
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
I have nothing but good stuff
Too old to be drinking the cheap stuff. Just cause the Raptors suck doesn’t mean I’m ruining my taste
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
its easier to drink well at lower cost with wine.
very different with scotch, my true love.
I have three favs….all based upon my wallet
TOP Lagavulin.
2nd Cuririositas
3rd Laphoaig 10 yr
All sweet and smokey single malts….
Hope you get a chance someday to enjoy
Wow. Sounds great!
Alcohol is much more expensive in Canada. Taxed to hell
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
well the Lagavulin is soooo good
once, my wife stood naked in the bedroom door and kind of was trying to say something…
I just looked at her…then the scotch…
then back at her
then the scotch..
then bach…
great!
She gave up!!!!!
Hahaha
Lucky man. Those are two great things to decide between.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
I think McGee
gets credit for two of those buckets though lol
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
hmmm
I dont think anyone is playing defense and its not just bargani
Just not playing physical tonight
there is NO WAY the drives to the baskety should be hapning!
I would screem for somebody to take out somebody!
worst part
washington looks real bad. So much one on one ball. Their 2nd unit doesn’t defend. Yet the Raps are getting embarassed.
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:06 PM EST reply actions
Honestly, I have very little problem with the Raptors mailing this one in against the 0-8 Wizards. The thought of this team hovering around .500, possibly making the playoffs, and failing to add another high lottery pick to the current core scares me. Instead of a rebuild, you get stuck on the treadmill of mediocrity for the foreseeable future.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 8:07 PM EST reply actions
see...not me
not really bright when it comes to all the NBA rules, but I believe teams can build besides the draft.
Really smart trades can net you the same.
I just can’t handle pros not playing to win with every step on the floor…unless they want to take less in pay.
I mean…you just have to work to learn, sharpen your game and try to win…
its not a matter of
the players not trying to win. You want that.. you want your guys competing. Its the organization recognizing when those players are good enough to keep a team competetive at the highest levels long term.
So you don’t drive your players for 40+ minutes when its a game that isn’t going to make a difference. You look to play young guys. etc.
If the Raps make or just come close to the playoffs they set themselve back 2 years. UNLESS Jonas ends up becoming a superstar C… which I think is a bit of a longshot.
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
BUT against THIS team???
No…its mailing it in.
This game is a MUST win on my schedule.
just sayin
look...any game is a possible loss
but you need to say when its over we played our best.
when you can’t look at yourselves and say that…you get pissed
and casey is pissed
I'm not convinced they're mailing it in....
This might just be who they are. Which is fine by me from a draft pick perspective.
by MAS11 on Jan 10, 2012 8:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
True enough. They look like world beaters against the T-Wolves and Cavs, but then roll over and provide no resistance to the winless Wizards.
I’m still of the opinion that this team needs to add 2-3 star players. Valanciunas, a high lottery pick like Kidd-Gilchrist, and a big free agent signing/trade (for the backcourt) needs to happen going into 2012-13.
This team is not going to suddenly morph into the next OKC with the current roster.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
Here's some purely subjective trivia...
Can you name an NBA starter averaging at least 19 minutes per game who is WORSE than Rasual Butler?
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 8:22 PM EST reply actions
Is It a trick question
As in there is NO player playing at least 19 mins and shooting worse than Butler?
by MAS11 on Jan 10, 2012 8:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think you just answered your own question, MAS11.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
I'm convinced...
… Butler has pictures of Caey in a compromising position.
by MAS11 on Jan 10, 2012 8:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
lets just start driving the ball in and playing for inside shots
stop with the jumpers and STOP their drives…play hard and phys!
Cheers
Like I said. Drink until the game becomes a “7”
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
Ugly
Didn’t watch the first half, but gathering from the comments that it was as ugly as the first 2:30 of the third quarter. Blech*50.
Casey must feel very strongly that JJ’s development would be hindered by having him start. Only way to explain the presence of that giant vacuum with the #9 on his back.
there we go
Derozan. Strong. Into the body.
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:28 PM EST reply actions
It's because
they have eyes
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
i know...but me?
i guess i am so simple minded its the only way I really know how to play basketball..
big men inside…feed em
hot shooter outside…
if the big cant get it…pass out to the shooter…keep it simple
It works.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
The Streak
I kind of miss the drama that the Streak provided a few times a season.
Oh god....
Don’t remind me… Well, not surprisingly, the Raptors were just the worst at 3 pointers last year.
Not that you can tell much difference this year :p
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
DeRozan may want to consider coming out early and playing a 24 minutes of basketball by himself before tip off… Looks like he may have finally woken up for the second half.
by MAS11 on Jan 10, 2012 8:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Seems to be a habit with him
I don’t care how hot he becomes. It doesn’t matter if you can’t hit the broadside of a barn for one half
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Dear James Johnson...
You are a God at the SF position…compared to Butler.
and then..
promptly misses the free throw
by Scott Campsall on Jan 10, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
Ah Jvale
Showing why he’s considered to have the lowest basketball IQ in NBA history.
Hahahahahahaa
Don’t make me spill my alcohol
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
Dear DeMar DeRozan
Learn to entry pass it to Bargnani
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:35 PM EST reply actions
Even when he scores, he f#$*(s it up
Nice take by Rasaul Electrolux, but he really should have given the ball back to Derozan to reward him for the good defensive play.
WTF
Raptors get called for ticky tack fouls on one end. pass it to Amir to SLAM it.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:38 PM EST reply actions
Hahahaha
You know it’s bad when Jack Armstrong calls you out
I’m talking to you, Blatche
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:38 PM EST reply actions
Jack
does not like Blatche’s game… at all
by Scott Campsall on Jan 10, 2012 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Raps are gonna win this game.
This Wiz team is beyond terrible. Of course, a few more DD airballs and I might need to revise that prediction.
raptorshd is doing it with his drinking
not the team
jjohnson right
about not getting the foul call under the basket…he was hammered
Nice to see the Quad City DJs still enjoying some arena airplay. C’mon Ride the Train, y’all!
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 8:39 PM EST reply actions
glad to see the hustle
by Andrea on that transition D…..
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:40 PM EST reply actions
That's a ridiculous comment
He’s going to stop a 3-on-1 at the end of long stretch of back and forth play without a timeout?
How sad is it
That our starters, playing exhausted, are better than our bench?
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:40 PM EST reply actions
How about being a weaker baller than your wife?
I’m looking at you, Shelden Williams.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
At least her brother didn’t have to go down as being a worse player than his sister.. though… maybe??
Solid maybe
Parker might get a pass based on the total body of work overseas and here in Toronto.
by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Jan 10, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Ouch
Come on, AP was good.
There’s a LOT of NBA players that are worse than Candace…
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
jose...just stop with the jumpers!!!!!
keep with nthe new plan!
pound it inside
Every ONE of the Starters looks Gassed
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:44 PM EST reply actions
thats why i want to see them drive in
you can’t shoot jumpers with tired legs
i like that foul!
hard…do NOT let them dunk!!!
“That’s a ridiculous comment He’s going to stop a 3-on-1 at the end of long stretch of back and forth play without a timeout?”
Amir Johnson and Butler just hustled back.
Foul them when you are stuck
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:46 PM EST reply actions
look thwere is a whole qtr to go
a good time for the bench to show they can play…
or not play
respectively ofcourse
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
if your a bench player...
you gotta love this opportunity to play
Oh Barbossa
Stop yelling at your teammates. You’re the one who dribbled out of control
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:46 PM EST reply actions
I'd love to watch something else
But I’ve gotta recap this turd
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
your doing the recap???
hmmmm….through slurred eyes?
It'll make it easier, trust me
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
Lucky bastard
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
Get your act together
Barbosa, Butler, Johnson, and DeRozan.
Barbosa
should NOT have an automatic green light
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:51 PM EST reply actions
I will NOT watch the bench shoot jumpoers!
no.
Helll No!
If that is their plan….I got better things to do….like pick link from the carpet
Go 4 it
you deserve better bud
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
Author - RaptorsHQ.com Twitter @RapHQVicious
by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
pick lint...sorry
my booze is better n your booze
however..i have licked the carpet...
spilling good booze makes men do bad things
This is awful
I never, in a million years, ever thought I’d long for Kleiza to come back.
Time to jump on that bandwagon
That’s 3 tonight.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Why does Barbosa think he's Kobe Bryant?
When
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:53 PM EST reply actions
He's the Brazillian Kobe Bryant!
He’s been playing like he’s still pissed the lockout ended and he had to come back up here.
Well
We can ship him back… With a couple boxes of bananas and a tarantula.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
he needs to be off the floor
player Johnson, Carter, Ed, Forbes +1 other not named Barbossa for the rest of the game
and let Ed, Forbes and Johnsons get all the opportunities. Time to let others play the game
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
ok.. thats it.. heading over to the Leaf channel. Sorry Kin.. love to keep you company but.. .. This is awful.. even for me…
Go for it bud
Everyone abandon ship.
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Blatche is just terrible.
What a waste of talent. He looks like he would get lost if you left him in the middle of a gym. Pathetic.
by MAS11 on Jan 10, 2012 8:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
atleast he'd have the wall
to pass to himself
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
What I Learned So Far...
- Anthony Carter can’t dribble for a PG
- Barbosa thinks he is Kobe
- Butler likes to doing anything but score
- JJ can’t shoot
- DeMar only likes the second half of games
- Jose is predictable at most times, but still reliable and solid
- Bargs is gasping for air trying to keep this team competitive
trying to keep this team competitive? At one end of the floor he was.
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
hey Shalax23
you gonna mention Bargnani’s rebounding post game?
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Anthony Carter
2 blocks??? Wow
Kinnon "Vicious D" Yee
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by Raptors HQ - Vicious D on Jan 10, 2012 8:57 PM EST reply actions
don't do a recap....
just put on a scene from dumber and dumber
These losses really hurt.
The Raps will be all over ESPN Sports Centre as the winless Wiz get their first win. Further cementing the perception south of the boarder that the Raps are a joke.
by MAS11 on Jan 10, 2012 9:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
nah
his body is so thin it looks big. Like reverse Dwight Howard syndrome
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
"it's like an orange on a toothpick"
Who can name the movie that line is from?
by MAS11 on Jan 10, 2012 9:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
did casey lose the team tonight?
I mean, we all know what we saw and what was wrong.
Surely he did and spoke to them at time outs.
So…then what happened?
They didn’t listen?
If Casey lost the team
The team needs to go and not the other way arround…
by MAS11 on Jan 10, 2012 9:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
the Raps
need to give Ed some touchs. 1 FGA so far this game. Let him post up
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 9:07 PM EST reply actions
awesome
he got his 2nd shot with 6 sec left in the game
by Not so Friendly Stranger on Jan 10, 2012 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
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