Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #63 - BLAZERS VS RAPTORS - MARCH 9, 2024 - SATURDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

[UKRAINEFAN]

Too low and too quick with his shot.

Is it technique or has it got into his head?

 

[Whyachi]

They got Nirvana rockin' in the Moda

 

[Whyachi]

the Jazz mascot messing with Holton in the radio booth

 

[Tince]

Lamar saying that Toronto is 2nd in the league in assist percentage. Adding to the many years of data showing there is no correlation between assists and winning.

In fact, the top four teams in assist percentage are all in the bottom half of their conferences.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Scoot looking so sharp. I hope they get everyone out of his way to start next season.

 

[Chris Craig]

Is it technique or has it got into his head?

He knows how to take a good three. I don't know that it's really technique. More so not adjusting after catching the pass and taking the shot too quick to avoid defense. So maybe a little in his head. I think sometimes it's focus as well. He catches and thinks about passing. Needs to focus on the shot more.

 

[Whyachi]

Toronto looks set to lose every game the rest of the year. Top 6 keeps their pick

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Toronto looks set to lose every game the rest of the year. Top 6 keeps their pick

Yeah, I'm not seeing how we lose this game. What a horrific trade on their part.

 

[Hoopguru]

I guess we find out if the team wants to tank or win after this half.

 

[Whyachi]

Quickley, Agbaji, Dick shooting 3-16 (18%)

 

[BigGameDamian]

Blazers might need to put Scoot & Ayton back on the IR if they want the tank to keep rolling.

 

[Whyachi]

Liberty grabbed Dick's starter job

 

[Chris Craig]

Liberty grabbed Dick's starter job

Pretty sure that's a flagrant.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Blazers might need to put Scoot & Ayton back on the IR if they want the tank to keep rolling.

Yes, we need to get back to Ant isos if we want to get back to losing. Ayton is too good.

 

[Tince]

Liberty grabbed Dick's starter job

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Liberty grabbed Dick's starter job

He grabbed Dick? Handsy guy.

 

[Whyachi]

nice block and bucket by Toumani

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I'm liking Tou and Kris.

 

[Whyachi]

Pretty sure that's a flagrant.

Blazers radio guy is worse

"Dick comes out on the floor"

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Raps need to get some momentum.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

We'll almost certainly draft a forward with a much higher ceiling, but I really like Tou and Kris and what they provide.

 

[Whyachi]

5 quick points for Ant

 

[Blazinaway]

Do we

We'll almost certainly draft a forward with a much higher ceiling, but I really like Tou and Kris and what they provide.

Man, when Kris misses the 3, which he does a lot, its really off the mark

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I think Banton is worth keeping.

 

[Whyachi]

refs said Simons karate kicked a Raptor

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Do we

Man, when Kris misses the 3, which he does a lot, its really off the mark

Yeah, it's really ugly. He's got to take it apart and get a shooting coach all summer. He's pretty good at everything else.

 

[Chris Craig]

refs said Simons karate kicked a Raptor

No crane kick?

 

[Whyachi]

Raptors cut it to 5
big ovation, lots of Canadians bought tickets tonight

 

[Chris Craig]

Do we

Man, when Kris misses the 3, which he does a lot, its really off the mark

He's young. Gotta learn to be more focused and confident in himself. There might be a mechanic piece in there too, buts it probably more the former.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I think Kris can be an 8th or 9th guy on a playoff yeah, but a lot hinges on improving his shot. He's pretty good at everything else. I know he's older, but hopefully with the resources the organization can provide, he gets better.