Raptors Discussion: v72| ECQF | (1) Raptors vs (8) Wizards | Raptors win series 4-2 and advance to EC Semi-Finals

[Eyedea]

Raps seem so much better when JV is on the floor

They are. He's the only consistent rebounding presence the Raps have right now and he's adjusting well to Wall's PnR and guarding the perimeter (Morris).

 

[Longshot]

Whew. Elimination games! For them!

 

[Dr.Funk]

That's how you close out a f***ing game

 

[Dr.Funk]

They are. He's the only consistent rebounding presence the Raps have right now and he's adjusting well to Wall's PnR and guarding the perimeter (Morris).

Every single part of JV's game has grown this season

 

[McDeepika]

JV plays pathetic defense usually but that steal on Wall was a HUGE turning point. He played well in the 4th.

Wright was outstanding also.

I take back all the bad things I have said about them if they win on Friday.

 

[c9777666]

Game 5's at home are one thing the Raptors do well.

4th straight game 5 in a 2-2 tied series they have won.

 

[La Masse]

Hopefully the Raps can close this one out on the road and FVV is back. We need him

 

[Critical13]

I hope they can give this city something to cheer for unlike to comically shit Leafs

 

[c9777666]

Despite scoring more points on Sunday, am I the only one that felt DeRozan's 32 tonight were more impressive than his game 4 35.

Fewer points, but.... less ISO perhaps?

 

[Schennanigans]

Happy to see someone toronto won tonight. Finish them off now.

 

[Stylizer1]

Despite scoring more points on Sunday, am I the only one that felt DeRozan's 32 tonight were more impressive than his game 4 35.

Fewer points, but.... less ISO perhaps?

He was a minus 12 in game 4 and a plus 15 in game 5. 50% from the floor, 3-4 from 3, and 5 for 6 from the line in game 5. 10-for 29 in game 4.

1 was a good game and 1 was a bad game.

 

[BlueForever75]

Anyone see the the defensive play Lebron made in the dying seconds of the Cavs game last night. Clear cut goaltending which would have changed the game. Some are saying that should have been 2 plus foul. Seems like the NBA cant shake the Lebron rulebook. Here's hoping that the NBA doesnt continue this.

All in all I am very happy with the game played last night. I have no worries, the Raps will close it out in Washington tomorrow night.

 

[theaub]

Raps closing it out Friday would be huge. Either get some rest or get to take on 45 minute per night LeBron on 40-ish hours rest Sunday afternoon.

 

[Dr.Funk]

Anyone see the the defensive play Lebron made in the dying seconds of the Cavs game last night. Clear cut goaltending which would have changed the game. Some are saying that should have been 2 plus foul. Seems like the NBA cant shake the Lebron rulebook. Here's hoping that the NBA doesnt continue this.

All in all I am very happy with the game played last night. I have no worries, the Raps will close it out in Washington tomorrow night.

That is going to continue until LeBron retires.

 

[Eyedea]

The Milwaukee Antetokounmpo's win, force a game 7 vs the Celts.

 

[Budsfan]

2018 Playoffs: Game 6 Preview - Raptors at Wizards | Toronto Raptors

2018 Playoffs: Game 6 Preview - Raptors at Wizards

Holly MacKenzie - Raptors.com
Posted: Apr 27, 2018

Toronto Raptors (3-2) @ Washington Wizards (2-3)
When: Friday, April 27, 7 P.M. ET
Where: Capital One Arena
Broadcast info: SN1
LAST MEETING

The Raptors defeated the Wizards 108-98 at the Air Canada Centre on Wednesday to take a 3-2 series lead. DeMar DeRozan had a game-high 32 points to lead the Raptors, who pulled away in the fourth quarter to get the victory. Kyle Lowry scored 17 points to go with 10 assists, and Delon Wright scored 18 points off the bench, including 11 in the fourth quarter, when Toronto outscored Washington 29-20 and closed the game on a 26-11 run. John Wall led the Wizards with 26 points, while Bradley Beal added 20 points.
LEADING INTO TONIGHT'S GAME

Injury report: For the Raptors, Fred VanVleet (sore right shoulder) is questionable. For the Wizards, Jodie Meeks is not with the team as he is serving a league suspension.
On the road again: After dropping their previous two games in this series on the road, the Raptors are back in Washington with an opportunity to close out their first-round series. A year ago, in the 2017 playoffs,Toronto won a Game 6 on the road in Milwaukee to close out the series 4-2 in the first-round.
Bounce back: Wednesday's Game 6 victory was a bounce back game for the Raptors, after they dropped two straight games against the Wizards in Washington, allowing the Wizards to tie the series at 2 games apiece heading back to Toronto. With Wednesday's victory, giving Toronto a 3-2 series lead, the Raptors continued their streak of not losing three consecutive games at any point this season. They are the only team in the NBA to not have three straight losses.
EXTRA ASSISTS

Double-double time: Jonas Valanciunas had a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double in Game 5. This was his 13th postseason double-double and it moved him ahead of Antonio Davis into sole possession of the franchise record for most playoff double-doubles in franchise history.
Wright way: Delon Wright's 18 points off the bench matched his playoff career-high, set during Toronto's Game 1 victory against the Wizards. Wright shot 6-for-10 from the floor, 2-for-2 from the three-point line and 4-for-4 from the free throw line. In five games against the Wizards this season, Wright is averaging 12 points off the bench.
Battle on the boards: Though the Raptors were victorious in Game 5, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Wizards on the boards. Washington out-rebounded Toronto 50-35, including 14-6 on the offensive glass. After the game, Kyle Lowry pointed out the rebounding disparity when speaking with the media. Dwane Casey addressed it a day later when the team practiced in Toronto before heading to Washington.
"We've got to do a better job of rebounding 50/50 balls," Casey said. "We've got to get out and be on our toes, ready, bouncy and go get those long rebounds. It's not just the bigs not rebounding -- we had a couple of those -- but our guards have to come up and clean up the lane, clean up the long rebounds."

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Closing time tonight.

Fred's questionable. Honestly, I'm fine with him sitting again. Quite frankly, they should be able to win on the road without him.

Need Delon to show up again. Would have him covering Wall pretty much from the 2nd Q onward. Lowry\Derozan can't do a thing with him. Also, Siakam needs to play more than 13 minutes. Not sure what Coach Casey is smoking, but he needs to stop. I think the recipe to beat them is pretty clear: Wright on Wall, OG\Siakam on Beal, hide Demar on Porter, and deal with the mismatch of Lowry on Oubre (with Help D from whomever is at the 5).

No ridiculous rotation decisions, and they should close it out tonight. Extra time to get healthy, and wait for Lebron.

 

[Tuggy]

No Porter for Washington tonight. That helps.

 

[c9777666]

If the Raps close out tonight, when is a hypothetical 2nd round game 1?

 

[Suntouchable13]

If the Raps close out tonight, when is a hypothetical 2nd round game 1?

Well, that depends on if LBJ closes it out tonight too. I bet if both teams close out their series, we'll see LBJ here on Monday night. If one of the series goes 7, then Tuesday night at the earliest.

 

[Del Preston]

Ugly start.

 

[LeeIs]

2nd unit is finally back, shows you how important vanvleet is.

Let’s finish this one tonight boys!

 

[Eyedea]

I understand the need to get help on Wall, but you can't leave Beal open.

 

[Eyedea]

Serge needs to be better. Can't be missing those open 3s.

 

[McDeepika]

Wright sure hasn't done much to prove Oubre wrong.

That missed layup killed us.