Game Thread GAME #46 - BLAZERS @ RAPTORS - JANUARY 23, 2022 - SUNDAY - 3:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[James lamphear]

Wasn't a fan of Billups hire but I got to admit they have these guys playing really good ball on both ends of the floor.

 

[Hoopguru]

Like Elleby’s active hands/defense

 

[MickZagger]

Chauncey is putting his trademark/identity on this team.

Defense is refreshing to see. Not as many open 3’s by our opponents as of late. Teams also aren’t beating our guards and penetrating into the lane with such ease. Ball movement seems to be great. But then again Lillard isn’t playing.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I’d be pissed if I was a Raptors fan watching our broadcast. Everyone’s laughing at Toronto.

 

[Strenuus]

If this is mediocrity I'll take more please!

In the long run this won't happen against better teams, but microwise today is alright.

Lots and lots of changes need to be made. Mediocrity is awful af. But enjoying this game is fine since for the most point this will be the outlier.

So go team!

 

[MickZagger]

I hope this play does not delude Jody into thinking we should not trade our vets.

I doubt Jody really puts much thought into stuff like that.

 

[Strenuus]

So many things need to change with our team, mediocrity is not a goal, but today is fun.

 

[MickZagger]

In the long run this won't happen against better teams, but microwise today is alright.

Lots and lots of changes need to be made. Mediocrity is awful af. But enjoying this game is fine since for the most point this will be the outlier.

So go team!

I mean it’s not like the Raptors are awful. They’re above .500

 

[Strenuus]

I doubt Jody really puts much thought into stuff like that.

I don't even think she thinks.

 

[Hoopguru]

Coach and players tank? Not my fathers basketball team!

 

[Strenuus]

I mean it’s not like the Raptors are awful. They’re above .500

While true, our team is not this either so it'll all balance out.

Just enjoying it whilst knowing reality of the future and the changes that will have to be made.

 

[Strenuus]

Coach and players tank? Not my fathers basketball team!

While tanking is the right option, it's still fun to have these games.

 

[MickZagger]

Watford’s a smart player. Defends real well.

 

[MickZagger]

While true, our team is not this either so it'll all balance out.

Just enjoying it whilst knowing reality of the future and the changes that will have to be made.

Playing like this will boost the value of our tradeable assets.

 

[Strenuus]

Watford’s a smart player. Defends real well.

Yep. Love him.

 

[illmatic99]

billups has these guys rollin. really gotten thru to the young guys.

 

[riverman]

4.5 minutes before the Raps get a bucket....great d

 

[Strenuus]

Playing like this will boost the value of our tradeable assets.

Also true. We need to do the tanking after the deadline, I agree.

I know you didnt say that but I felt the need to lol.

 

[riverman]

billups has these guys rollin. really gotten thru to the young guys.

I think coach Curry has worked with the rooks the most...gotta say she's got them playing well

 

[B-Roy]

I doubt Jody really puts much thought into stuff like that.

Jody cares about money. If she thinks she can sell hope with the way they’re playing I can see the directive shift.

 

[James lamphear]

The only negative we have gave up 6 offense rebounds but besides that both units playing extremely well at both ends.

 

[riverman]

Playing like this will boost the value of our tradeable assets.

timing couldn't be better really

 

[illmatic99]

@THE HCP you really finding this boring?

 

[Strenuus]

4.5 minutes before the Raps get a bucket....great d

Billups has his issues (timeout management aka stotts MO) but the future for him as a coach has some bright spots. People judging him 2 games in did make me giggle though.

 

[riverman]

Jody cares about money. If she thinks she can sell hope with the way they’re playing I can see the directive shift.

actually billionaires usually think less about money than anyone else does usually. She's just unloaded half a billion in Paul's properties...I'd say she can afford new socks

 

[Hoopguru]

While tanking is the right option, it's still fun to have these games.

Not the right option at all these players with new coach, gm, deserve a shot win and help their value.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Siakam not looking too good; I may have to rescind my offer of Anf and CJ.

 

[MickZagger]

Raptors are shooting 20% from the field. Velcro defense.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I mean it’s not like the Raptors are awful. They’re above .500

Raptors are 6-4 in last 10. And VanVleet is favorite to make the All Star game. This is a very impressive performance by us so far. Did we luck out that we’re playing a road game without fans?

 

[Strenuus]

@THE HCP you really finding this boring?

Most of the season this team was boring af.

The last 6 have been better... But god this team was boring af for a solid month, month and a half. So technically a bigger sample size of shitty boring games..