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Post by Last Stand on May 10, 2016 3:00:45 GMT
sad this about this series is the raps could easily win if they played decent, but they have looked horrible every game There's one game they looked dominant and that was game 3 vs the Pacers. After that, they've struggled to close, needed miracles, or just gotten blownout. Sad to think if they played to their potential the way this series has gone, they probably would have won it in 5. What a fucking disaster these playoffs have been. To think one of their better "runs". Worst on-court production franchise currently in existence.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 3:00:52 GMT
Wade so tuff... Old man defense Ross isn't worthy enough to lick the sole of Wade's shoes. That wasn't surprising at all. Whole different level of experience between Wade and Ross in big games... not that Ross will ever be on Wade's level but still
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 3:02:04 GMT
sad this about this series is the raps could easily win if they played decent, but they have looked horrible every game Same shit with the Pacers. That's why it went to 7. If the Raptors make it to the Conf. Finals, it's a sweep. The Pacers and Heat are not good teams. Too many holes in their games. Raptors 'stars' have been playing like dum-dum for the majority of the playoffs. Lowry and Demar showed up for one game. Game 3 this series for Lowry. Game 7 for Demar against Pacers. I can't fathom why I keep rooting for these idiots. If Whitside shows up next game, this series is over.
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Post by BurningHammer on May 10, 2016 3:03:42 GMT
I will be very interesting on how Masai will evaluate this team and whether he is gonna keep or let go Derozan.
Is winning by playing terribly alright?
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 3:06:18 GMT
Ross isn't worthy enough to lick the sole of Wade's shoes. That wasn't surprising at all. Whole different level of experience between Wade and Ross in big games... not that Ross will ever be on Wade's level but still This might be your first time watching Ross in the playoffs, but he's an useless piece of crap. Any good he does, he does three consecutive bad things to compensate. I see your point, but truthfully, Ross is a collosus mistake waiting to happen. Richardson would have snatched the ball away from him.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 3:07:57 GMT
Let Demar walk. I'm so done with him.
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Post by Qwyjibo on May 10, 2016 3:10:12 GMT
Sometimes, I can only laugh at the insanity of Derozan, Ross, and Casey. Ross is about as brainless of a player as you'll see in the NBA. The fact that he can hit a couple tough shots only leads him to make even stupider decisions. Derozan... who knows what the hell he is doing now. Is that NBA-level basketball? And unfortunately the Raptors have Casey on the bench enabling all the idiocy on the court.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 3:11:58 GMT
Demar/Lowry have had one good game these playoffs, while shooting enough bricks to house a freakin orphanage. These are our all-stars? They're who the Raptors rely on? They want max money?! Pffftttttt
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 3:14:44 GMT
Why can't we watch a game where both teams play incredibly well and the winner just had a slight edge over the other? Why do both the Raptors series had to have a boat load of fuckery that makes me feel ashamed for rooting for this team? Just why...?
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Post by Scottie4Hottie on May 10, 2016 3:15:31 GMT
I can see @boogiewoogiewam and my text conversation has entered itself in the BTE forum lol.
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Post by Scottie4Hottie on May 10, 2016 3:17:13 GMT
Ross dribbling in games is a train wreck that you know will occur, but you're forced to watch it and you cant look away.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 3:21:56 GMT
Trust me. I look away everytime. It doesn't help.
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Post by Qwyjibo on May 10, 2016 3:27:10 GMT
I just want this series to end ASAP. This is the fucking ugliest basketball anyone will see in these playoffs.
I'm ready for the Cleveland vs SA/OKC/GS Finals (sorry Portland, it's not happening) and onto the offseason.
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Post by Last Stand on May 10, 2016 3:33:40 GMT
I would honestly blow this team up. Let's think logically for a minute, where is the upside from this team after this season ?
-JV has the most, but he's a post up big and not the greatest passer and pick n roll defender. In a league that doesn't feature many frequent post ups and further gearing to favour wings and 3 point shooting, I can't see JV as the featured as the main guy on any team. It's worth it to turn the franchise over to him and just develop him further.
-Powell has come along nicely, I think he's a keeper. Same with Delon Wright, he just needs more playing time.
-Joseph runs the offense well and he plays defense. Doesn't have a consistent shot, but I would still feature him as a starter. I can see he's probably a year away from that but he's definitely got starter material.
-Nogueria, it was nice to see him get playing time tonight. Saw some good things but obviously that wasn't going to last because it's his first playoff appearance of significant value. He definitely has a lot of things today's league strives for: a big who can roll to the basket, plays good overall defense in the pick n roll/rim, and most important he has the vision to pass.
-I would definitely try and bring back Bismack for what it's worth. It's hard to find bigs with a motor like his but he's peaked as a player. Same with Patterson.
-Bruno and picks will be big question marks and will be a TBD.
The rest can all leave. They have nothing to offer outside of trade bait. Flawed players who have peaked, injury prone, or roster filler.
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Post by Qwyjibo on May 10, 2016 4:22:14 GMT
I'm in for whatever next year but bringing back Derozan and trying again with almost this exact same roster is at the bottom of the list.
I don't see the Raptors ever blowing it all up. Ownership will always be ok with mediocrity because it keeps people in the seats. So if the Raptors are still playing to win, throw money at Al Horford and let Derozan walk. You probably can't re-sign Biyombo either but whatever, keep cheap options like Bebe and JT.
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Post by dunksby on May 10, 2016 10:14:48 GMT
I'd only keep JV on this team, Raps have turned to the place where they can only get the American players who honour them with their presence. IMO they gotta go after the best Euros first, i.e less Barngnani type and more JV caliber.
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Post by BurningHammer on May 10, 2016 17:40:14 GMT
It has been confirmed Hassan will not play in game 5. He didn't travel with the team.
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Post by Tom Is Dead on May 11, 2016 4:33:40 GMT
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Post by BurningHammer on May 11, 2016 17:33:33 GMT
More like Wade handing the trophy to Raptors.
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Post by Last Stand on May 11, 2016 23:35:28 GMT
Huge game tonight. Lot of questions to be answered.
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Post by kungfro on May 12, 2016 0:27:59 GMT
Amazing start, hope it keeps up.
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Post by Scottie4Hottie on May 12, 2016 0:38:08 GMT
Is it too much to ask the Raptors to actually close out a quarter!
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Post by kungfro on May 12, 2016 0:43:44 GMT
Did Dragic just elbow drop Thompson?
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Post by Scottie4Hottie on May 12, 2016 0:50:07 GMT
Dragic be taking swings at peoples faces.
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Post by BurningHammer on May 12, 2016 0:58:47 GMT
There is a great reason why Heat couldn't break a century mark in regular times in every playoff games against the Raptors.
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Post by kungfro on May 12, 2016 0:59:04 GMT
BIZ!!!!!!!!!
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Post by BurningHammer on May 12, 2016 0:59:06 GMT
BIZ!!!
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Post by Scottie4Hottie on May 12, 2016 1:09:20 GMT
Once again they cant close out a quarter.
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Post by kungfro on May 12, 2016 1:11:22 GMT
Once again the offense falls apart with Lowry on the bench. Demar still fucking terrible.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 1:29:21 GMT
Limit Demar's minutes and we will win this.
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