Raptors Discussion: v55| Would you say that now is the time to panic? Yes I would, Kent

[Clark4Ever]

We have been listless for 3 games in a row, two of which were against teams we should beat easily. I think the 5 game win streak got to their heads.

 

[tp71]

wow we looked like world beaters against Dallas and Oklohoma. what the hell has happened

losing to the knickerbockers -yikes

Missing Ross has killed their ability to stretch the floor. They don't have enough players who can shoot the 3. Knicks are playing well.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Wow he was way out of bounds

 

[donghabs98]

Refs screwed the raps over.

 

[Swervin81]

Melo traveled AND stepped out, no call. HOW?

 

[trellaine201]

grrrrrr refs....how can they miss that. but of course we dug our own grave anyways.

 

[Hanta Yo]

lol never change NBA refs.

 

[Swervin81]

Wow he was way out of bounds

He also took, like, 8 steps.

 

[The Nemesis]

...

WHY THE **** IS BENNETT PLAYING SF?!?!?!

Because all the injuries are to the Raptors' SFs.


and lol, refs gonna ref. Casey is (rightfully) losing his mind.

 

[trellaine201]

why couldnt they goto replay??????

 

[Hanta Yo]

Derozan makes that most of the time.

 

[tp71]

why couldnt they goto replay??????

Why would you do the sensible thing?

 

[The Nemesis]

why couldnt they goto replay??????

because there's no protocol for player or coach-initiated replay. Only way the refs will look at it is if they themselves think they need to see something. And on a complete on-floor call like a foul where they're not outwardly debating whether there was a travel or a prior OB, they have no cause to think they did anything wrong.

 

[trellaine201]

another in L column and to the knicks

 

[Clark4Ever]

This game shouldn't have been close enough for a couple of bad calls to make the difference. Despite the injury situation, there is no excuse for losing to the Knicks at the home.

I hope this doesn't carry over to tomorrow night in Philly.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[mikebel111*]

Losing to Knicks is pretty horrible

 

[mcleex]

That one ref always ****s us over

 

[Giuseppe Sallo]

We have been listless for 3 games in a row, two of which were against teams we should beat easily. I think the 5 game win streak got to their heads.

Demarre is a huge loss, offensively/defensively but I agree they're not playing discipline enough. With that said, CoJo looking like a good signing, love his competitiveness.

Casey is ******** his pants. No DC. No Ross. Oh well. Still a long season like jack said, rest up!

 

[A1LeafNation]

Can they fire that ref? He was looking right at Melo's foot and the line.

How can you not still think there are corrupt NBA officials.

#nojustice

 

[donghabs98]

If they lose to the 76ers tonight I'll be worried .

 

[hoglund]

another in L column and to the knicks

Don't forget the refs, they played a big part in the Knicks win too. I know it's not politically correct to blame refs for losses, but let's face it, they play too much part in it to let it go.

 

[Porn*]

officiating was a disaster. They gave the game away.

 

[Budsfan]

Game Day: Raptors @ 76ers
Posted: Nov 11, 2015

Matt Tierney - Raptors.com

Time: (7PM ET - TSN, FAN590)

The Raptors (5-3) are back on the road for a matchup with the 76ers (0-7) tonight in Philadelphia. Toronto has no time to dwell on their loss yesterday facing the second game of a back-to-back on the road against another Eastern Conference opponent. Philadelphia are still going through a rebuilding phase as they get their young talent game experience. The Sixers have yet to record a win on the young season but will be hungry to get the first one in front of their home crowd.

WHO’S HOT?

Jahlil Okafor – The third overall pick in this year’s draft has given Philadelphia exactly what they were looking for so far this season. The young Duke product slotted in immediately to the Sixers starting lineup and has become their main offensive threat, averaging 20 points and seven rebounds in seven games to date. With Joel Embiid, the 2014 first overall pick, still sidelined due to injury, Okafor can play freely and not have to worry about losing minutes.

Kyle Lowry – Whether the Raptors are up by 20 or losing big, Kyle Lowry’s compete level is never in question. Toronto’s point guard flirted with a triple double last night putting up a line of 23 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. The Raps have dropped their last three and will look to Lowry to help stop the rot in Philly tonight.

Raptors-Philadelphia 76ers: Game preview

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/11/10/raptors-philadelphia-76ers-game-preview.html

By: Doug Smith Sports Reporter, Published on Tue Nov 10 2015

WELLS FARGO CENTER

Tipoff: 7 p.m.

TV: TSN

Radio: Sportsnet 590 The Fan

Philadelphia starters: T.J. McConnell, Nik Stauskas, Jerami Grant, Nerlens Noel, Jahlil Okafor.

Toronto starters: Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, James Johnson, Luis Scola, Jonas Valanciunas.

Key matchup DeMar DeRozan vs. Nik Stauskas.

To say Stauskas, the Mississauga native, is still trying to find himself with the Sixers is a gross understatement and it’s a matchup the Raptors should exploit. Stauskas is shooting just 29 per cent from three-point range and 36 per cent overall, starting five of Philadelphia’s games.

Need to know: How bad are things for the Sixers? They were drilled by Chicago on Monday night and are now 0-7 on the season, riding an overall 17-game losing streak that reaches back to last March . . . Toronto has won eight in a row over Philadelphia . . . The Raptors continue to list DeMarre Carroll as questionable with a sore heel . . . The Sixers average about 92 points per game, third lowest in the NBA . . . Top rookie Jahlil Okafor is off to good start for the Sixers, averaging about 20 points a game and shooting nearly 50 per cent from the field.

Up next: Friday vs. New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.

 

[FreeBird]

Missing Ross has killed their ability to stretch the floor. They don't have enough players who can shoot the 3. Knicks are playing well.

Missing Ross could mean he looses his chance at winning the 6th man award.