2015-16 Raptors and General NBA Thread

[Senator Clay Davis]

At the same time for as much as the Warriors are in trouble if they won the next 3 games by 25+ each, no one would really be shocked at all. What is pretty shocking is to see the Raps closer to the NBA Finals right now than the Warriors. The Raps barely got into the conference Finals, and the Warriors cruised even without Curry for the most part. Should be a fascinating game tonight to see how Casey handles JV. If he's smart he'll play matchup ball only with JV and keep him off the floor when the Cavs go small.

[calgaryblood]

Lowry totally gave up on the defensive side there because of a missed call by the ref. Has to play hard every second or the Raptors have no chance.

[nik-]

Getting bullied

[Skaloper]

This is getting brutal.

[White Out 403]

This is like the Bombers on a court.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

That's a disappointing effort. They knew the Cavs would be coming out flying, and they didn't play with any aggressiveness whatsoever. No awareness on rebounding or on defense. It's like they forgot how to play overnight. Very frustrating. Now Cleveland has confidence and is shooting hot. It's going to be impossible to overcome that kind of start.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Nobody has a clue on offense. More turnovers than field goals for the Raptors. Just no idea what's going on with them, but this whole "we're a bad road team" has got to stop.

[OzSome]

They are not playing smart basketball right now. Totally different ballgame from the past 2 games. They have been settling for 3-pointer shots which Cleveland wants them to do. Raptors are good going to the basket but you rarely see that tonight. There are way too many defensive lapses right now. Cleveland are ready to play and the Raptors needs to settle down and slow the game down. Lots of time to go so Raps are not out of it yet.

Everytime Frye is on the floor, Raptors should put Biyombo and JV together. JV guarding Frye while Biyombo staying underneath the basket. I don't think it will happen though.

[Machiavelli]

Wow, hold those home wins close to your heart, cause this is insanely bad.

[calgaryblood]

Biyambo the only Raptor with any semblance of defence.

[calgaryblood]

Lowry is so damn selfish and awful. Don't understand how he could have such an awful effort after two good home games. The effort isn't even there.

[Skaloper]

Are they throwing this? No team can be as bad as they have been tonight.

[OzSome]

Wow, brain fart by Derozan there. They lost focus in this game so far. Need to change it and smarten up in the 2nd half. This game is not over yet.

[OzSome]

Every turnover by the Raptors, Cavs made them pay. Brutal game so far. Cavs are doing great job doubling on Lowry and Derozan. The other guys need to step up their game and not rely heavily on Lowry and Derozan also on Biyombo.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

I still love Biyombo. Everyone else can go suck an egg tonight. Very disappointed in their level of preparation and heart.

[OzSome]

Whenever Lowry struggles so goes the Raptors. Carroll, Patterson, Scola, Joseph and Ross needs to step up more.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by OzSome

Whenever Lowry struggles so goes the Raptors. Carroll, Patterson, Scola, Joseph and Ross needs to step up more.

Offensively, sure, but there's no excuse for bad defense. 65 points in the 1st is criminal after holding them to under 100 for 2 straight games.

[calgaryblood]

Zero ball movement by the Raptors. They can't make 3 passes in a row. So predictable it's no wonder the Cavs are snuffing them out offensively.

[calgaryblood]

LOLOwry blows. Another turnover. Must be 10 today for him alone.

[killer_carlson]

Lowry shooting 5 for 10 but has tossed in 5 TO.
Raptors 13 TO to Clevland's 6
Raptors being out rebounded at this point 28-14.