2015-16 Raptors and General NBA Thread

[jayswin]

Lowry is on an absolute mission right now. He's single handedly giving them a chance in the fourth. The refs already did too much damage for a full comeback, imo, but let's just cross our fingers and hope for a miracle.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Lowry single handedly saved that quarter for the Raptors. If not for him, this would already be over. Now they at least have a chance in the 4th if they play some strong defense.

[Coach]

I never watch basketball because I hate it, but I decided I should watch this game. This game was not changing my mind until Lowry decided to start doing everything himself. Some clutch plays at the end.

But man, the Raptors just cannot drain a shot.

[jayswin]

Derozan, you don't make three's, that's horrible shot selection.

[jayswin]

Derozan, you make three's, that's awesome shot selection.

[Coach]

James is just unstoppable.

[jayswin]

Damn, looks like they're already into crunch time after that weak run. Oh well. If we do lose I hope the fans give them a huge standing ovation for the season.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by MattyC

James is just unstoppable.

Quoted for truth. When he decides to be the guy, he cannot be stopped. I have yet to see a guy who can guard him effectively. Reminds me of Jordan when he was on. Still have flashbacks to Craig Ehlo trying to guard him back in the day.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Quoted for truth. When he decides to be the guy, he cannot be stopped. I have yet to see a guy who can guard him effectively. Reminds me of Jordan when he was on. Still have flashbacks to Craig Ehlo trying to guard him back in the day.

It's just like, what do you do? If he wants to score, how do you possibly stop him? It's like trying to strip the ball from a 6ft 9 running back.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by MattyC

It's just like, what do you do? If he wants to score, how do you possibly stop him? It's like trying to strip the ball from a 6ft 9 running back.

The problem isn't so much that, because he still misses shots sometimes, but he's an elite passer, probably one of the best forward passers I've ever seen (not counting Magic Johnson because technically he was a guard). He has continued to develop his game over time and he's become the best at every aspect of the game. There's very little he doesn't do the absolute best, and he thinks the game at a high level.

However, I can't stand how whiny he gets when the calls don't go his way. Makes me want to puke.

[Hockey Fan #751]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Wow, commentator literally just called the game a joke on air after those two techs on the Raptors. Just called the calls gutless as well. This game's over and the refs have blatantly taken it away. Excellent work refs, you got your match up for the finals.

They've almost got their matchup. Wait until tomorrow and how the refs screw over the Thunder!

[Coach]

This game would be way closer if some of those wide open shots would have gone in for the Raptors. Really frustrating to watch. And it seems like everytime they miss, the Cavs score immediately. You can just see Everyone except for Lowry deflate. He's doing it all himself.

[Dime_On_Flames]

Patterson is utterly useless.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Would have loved to see this series with the Raps bench playing like it did the first two rounds, and Lowry and DeRozan playing like they are this round, together as a team. That team might have won this series. Lowry and DeRozan have done it all, gotten no help really besides Biyombo in Games 3-4. and still got them to game 6.

[jayswin]

Man, if they even made three more three's we'd be right in it.

And then Biyombo who can't shoot, shoots and misses. Tough shot selection all night, and missing open three's. I refuse to fault the Raptor's too much tonight, we all saw what happened in the first quarter.

The raptors came out strong, were pushing the game and were looking like they'd build up a huge lead and it was inexcusably stopped.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by MattyC

This game would be way closer if some of those wide open shots would have gone in for the Raptors. Really frustrating to watch. And it seems like everytime they miss, the Cavs score immediately. You can just see Everyone except for Lowry deflate. He's doing it all himself.

Pretty much. You can see how the supporting cast for the Raptors is 2nd rate...or at least they're playing 2nd rate. There's still some pieces to get to become a legit contender, but they'll have to spend quite a bit of money to get there.

[Machiavelli]

They had a good run, and great year overall.

I'll never forget the only game I made it to this season. Crazy win against the Cavs at home, amazing atmosphere.

Thanks for the memories.

[The Big Chill]

Heckuva season

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Lebron James just said he's never heard a crowd like Toronto's or been a part of that kind of atmosphere in his 13 year NBA career. Went on to say how much respect he has for the Raptor fans and the nation in general.

I mean, that's pretty great of him to say.

[Trojan97]

Absolutely amazing season. To win two rounds and take a Cavs team playing arguably the best basketball of any team in the NBA to 6 games was an amazing ride. Say what you want about how they got it done, this was a fantastic learning experience for a bunch of guys who were mostly learning on the fly and they fought their hearts out time and time again.

As a Raptors fan, I'll remember the significance of this season until the day I die. That's what being a fan is all about. Love this team and this franchise. Can't wait to see where we go from here.