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**Porn Player** · 10-22-2012, 02:48 AM

Back to preseason news.

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‏@WolstatSun

Casey said #Raptors rookies Quincy Acy and Terrence Ross will play a lot in final 2 pre-season games. "I don't want to short-change them."

I'm all for it. The team has shown what it can do and I believe the rotation is set, now it's time to blood the rest of the kids before the season starts, and really evaluate how much they could contribute this year. Ross has played reasonably well so far, giving him 30 minutes a game will hopefully show us how much he can impact the game.

I don't expect much from Acy, hustle and heart will be appreciated but this team is too deep and talented for that to be enough.

Game tonight at 19:00, NBATV Canada vs. Milwaukee Bucks.

**ozzzymandius** · 10-22-2012, 08:21 PM

Lots and lots of options ... And still lots to talk about tomorrow ;-)

**Porn Player** · 10-23-2012, 12:01 AM

19 turnovers is a worry, especially with 14 in the first half.

JV is looking very special.

**Porn Player** · 10-23-2012, 12:44 AM

How did JL3 hit that circus shot at the end of the 1st?

Amir is really growing into the leader of the 2nd unit.

Jose looks out of place to me.

**Porn Player** · 10-23-2012, 01:00 AM

DeMar DeRozan is finally getting it.

**Porn Player** · 10-23-2012, 02:10 AM

Bargnani with another good game on both ends of the court. Ed Davis played well in the 4th when he got some minutes, even hitting a jumper.

Lowry took over to close out the game, you can see the competitor in him will drag these close games in our favour.

I believe that was the last televised game for us until opening night against the Pacers.

seifer0406 · 10-23-2012, 02:41 AM

I think the Raptors drafting Ross probably lit a fire under Demar. I think he might average 20 a night while getting to the line.

Babe Ruth · 10-23-2012, 06:58 AM

The Raptors record is pretty impressive, didn't expect them to win five games this preseason. But, most of the wins haven't been really convincing or anything to be excited about. Yes, I know it's only the preseason, but there's still a lot of work to be done.

Like it's been said, those turnovers yesterday were a huge problem. They were lucky the Bucks were missing a lot of their shots or the outcome would have been totally different, that's for sure.

I expect the Raptors to be better this upcoming season, and they'll battle for seventh or eight in the Eastern Conference standings, but I would not be surprised if they missed the Playoffs once again.

**Porn Player** · 10-24-2012, 06:58 AM

Next game: Raptors @ Grizzlies Oct. 26th

Not a single camera crew to pick up the game.

**Porn Player** · 10-26-2012, 06:23 AM

Preaseason offense getting some love (well creating it's own)

Quote:

@johnschuhmann

Take it for what it's worth: Top 5 preseason offenses so far: OKC (107.1 pts per 100 poss) PHI (105.1) HOU (103.2) TOR (102.5) POR (102.0).

And here John talks about the correlation between O in preaseaon and reg season over the last couple of years.

Quote:

‏@johnschuhmann

Over last 2 full preseasons ('09 & '10), more of a correlation from preseason O to reg. sea. O (.39) than preseason D to reg. sea. D (.25).

Interesting stuff.

**Porn Player** · 10-27-2012, 03:22 AM

Boom, we're preseason monsters.

Bargnani causally putting up 21 pts in 17 minutes. Big V with 15/7 with a block off 5-11 shooting (5/6 FT). The other standout player was our new leader, Lowry with 18pts and 7asts. Terrence Ross got bigger minutes and certainly tried to use them jacking up 8 three point attempts, only connecting on a couple but I do like the aggressiveness. He also had a couple steals and played some good defense from the few highlights I've seen.

seifer0406 · 10-27-2012, 04:27 AM

It's obviously way early but so far I still say that we should've drafted Andre Drummond. Detroit got a nice tandem with Monroe and Drummond.

Reminds me of Amare on Olowakandi.

**Porn Player** · 10-27-2012, 04:44 AM

Drummond looks like he could make a lot of teams look foolish at this point.

Ross filled a more immediate need and hasn't been outshined by any of his peers (on the wing) yet, so I'm going to reserve judgement until we start to see something from him or them (Lamb, Barnes, Waiters, MKG, Rivers etc)

seifer0406 · 10-27-2012, 07:25 AM

Well, at least we didn't pick Waiters. Remember back in the day some Cavs fan had a website called larryhughespleasestoptakingbadshots.com? I think it's time for him to start another one for Waiters. Don't know what the Cavs were thinking picking him at 4. I think he's closer to Fred Jones(without the leaping ability) than D-Wade.

**ozzzymandius** · 10-27-2012, 09:05 AM

Drummond looks like a great pick for Detroit. He was impressive right out the gait against us in games one and two. But still glad we went with Ross. We've already got a log jam and the 4&5. And with him being a younger version of DD with a better outside shot. I think we're making better use of him just by threatening DD. Who's finally maybe getting an idea of what he needs to bring every night.

As for last night's game .... Was anybody interested in playing defense on either team? Way too high a score esp. since they were resting their starters. But still good for them to hang their hats on and get into that winning mentality !! Great preseason all around though.

10-22-2012, 08:21 PM	#77 (permalink)
ozzzymandius -PREMIUM MEMBER- Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 270 Rep Power: 662257	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 Lots and lots of options ... And still lots to talk about tomorrow ;-) __________________ "My name is Ozymandius, King of Kings: Look upon my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" P. Shelley

10-23-2012, 12:01 AM	#78 (permalink)
Porn Player Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jolly Ingerland.. Age: 25 Posts: 26,078 Rep Power: 21474873	19 turnovers is a worry, especially with 14 in the first half. JV is looking very special. __________________

10-23-2012, 12:44 AM	#79 (permalink)
Porn Player Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jolly Ingerland.. Age: 25 Posts: 26,078 Rep Power: 21474873	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 How did JL3 hit that circus shot at the end of the 1st? Amir is really growing into the leader of the 2nd unit. Jose looks out of place to me. __________________

10-23-2012, 01:00 AM	#80 (permalink)
Porn Player Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jolly Ingerland.. Age: 25 Posts: 26,078 Rep Power: 21474873	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 DeMar DeRozan is finally getting it. __________________

10-23-2012, 02:10 AM	#81 (permalink)
Porn Player Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jolly Ingerland.. Age: 25 Posts: 26,078 Rep Power: 21474873	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 Bargnani with another good game on both ends of the court. Ed Davis played well in the 4th when he got some minutes, even hitting a jumper. Lowry took over to close out the game, you can see the competitor in him will drag these close games in our favour. I believe that was the last televised game for us until opening night against the Pacers. __________________

10-23-2012, 02:41 AM	#82 (permalink)
seifer0406 Cat Launcher Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 30 Posts: 8,526 Rep Power: 16655205	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 I think the Raptors drafting Ross probably lit a fire under Demar. I think he might average 20 a night while getting to the line. __________________ The Raptors Young Onez

10-23-2012, 06:58 AM	#83 (permalink)
Babe Ruth Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In the Gym Posts: 572 Rep Power: 432353	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 The Raptors record is pretty impressive, didn't expect them to win five games this preseason. But, most of the wins haven't been really convincing or anything to be excited about. Yes, I know it's only the preseason, but there's still a lot of work to be done. Like it's been said, those turnovers yesterday were a huge problem. They were lucky the Bucks were missing a lot of their shots or the outcome would have been totally different, that's for sure. I expect the Raptors to be better this upcoming season, and they'll battle for seventh or eight in the Eastern Conference standings, but I would not be surprised if they missed the Playoffs once again. __________________ www.generalforum.com

10-24-2012, 06:58 AM	#84 (permalink)
Porn Player Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jolly Ingerland.. Age: 25 Posts: 26,078 Rep Power: 21474873	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 Next game: Raptors @ Grizzlies Oct. 26th Not a single camera crew to pick up the game. __________________

10-27-2012, 03:22 AM	#86 (permalink)
Porn Player Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jolly Ingerland.. Age: 25 Posts: 26,078 Rep Power: 21474873	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 Boom, we're preseason monsters. Bargnani causally putting up 21 pts in 17 minutes. Big V with 15/7 with a block off 5-11 shooting (5/6 FT). The other standout player was our new leader, Lowry with 18pts and 7asts. Terrence Ross got bigger minutes and certainly tried to use them jacking up 8 three point attempts, only connecting on a couple but I do like the aggressiveness. He also had a couple steals and played some good defense from the few highlights I've seen. __________________

10-27-2012, 04:27 AM	#87 (permalink)
seifer0406 Cat Launcher Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 30 Posts: 8,526 Rep Power: 16655205	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 It's obviously way early but so far I still say that we should've drafted Andre Drummond. Detroit got a nice tandem with Monroe and Drummond. Reminds me of Amare on Olowakandi. __________________ The Raptors Young Onez

10-27-2012, 04:44 AM	#88 (permalink)
Porn Player Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jolly Ingerland.. Age: 25 Posts: 26,078 Rep Power: 21474873	Drummond looks like he could make a lot of teams look foolish at this point. Ross filled a more immediate need and hasn't been outshined by any of his peers (on the wing) yet, so I'm going to reserve judgement until we start to see something from him or them (Lamb, Barnes, Waiters, MKG, Rivers etc) __________________

10-27-2012, 07:25 AM	#89 (permalink)
seifer0406 Cat Launcher Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 30 Posts: 8,526 Rep Power: 16655205	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 Well, at least we didn't pick Waiters. Remember back in the day some Cavs fan had a website called larryhughespleasestoptakingbadshots.com? I think it's time for him to start another one for Waiters. Don't know what the Cavs were thinking picking him at 4. I think he's closer to Fred Jones(without the leaping ability) than D-Wade. __________________ The Raptors Young Onez

10-27-2012, 09:05 AM	#90 (permalink)
ozzzymandius -PREMIUM MEMBER- Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 270 Rep Power: 662257	Re: Toronto Raptors Pre-Season 2012/13 Drummond looks like a great pick for Detroit. He was impressive right out the gait against us in games one and two. But still glad we went with Ross. We've already got a log jam and the 4&5. And with him being a younger version of DD with a better outside shot. I think we're making better use of him just by threatening DD. Who's finally maybe getting an idea of what he needs to bring every night. As for last night's game .... Was anybody interested in playing defense on either team? Way too high a score esp. since they were resting their starters. But still good for them to hang their hats on and get into that winning mentality !! Great preseason all around though. __________________ "My name is Ozymandius, King of Kings: Look upon my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" P. Shelley

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