2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[raptorlife4]

I want Cleveland in the playoffs. I hope they have enough to make the Conference Finals to face us

 

[bksballer89]

Eh. Do we really think Cleveland is that good this year? Maybe they turn it on in the postseason. Or maybe they’re just not that good this year.

I don't think they're that good. I give Boston with Kyrie, Smart, and Brown (all healthy) has a better chance of beating Cleveland than Toronto

 

[Wamu]

I want Cleveland in the playoffs. I hope they have enough to make the Conference Finals to face us

Damn you already know the Raptors will be in the ECF? That's amazing. Hey who will be in the WCF? I could make some money on this one!

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Is that even allowed? I thought he had to announce his opt-in status before starts which during the no tampering phase.

Technically, He has to opt out first.

But...* See Chris Paul

The Rockets and Clippers had that deal done before free agency started.

We all know agents, teams, players subvert the rules of free agency.

He will have a pretty good idea of what will be available before he has to make a decision.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Cleveland isn't.

LeBron is.

Statistically, best Season ever.

They beat the Raptors without 5 of their rotation players, two of them being starters.

#BusinessAsUsual

I’m 100% certain that LeBron is getting knocked out of the playoffs by the 76ers and then agreeing to a vet minimum deal to play with them in their quest to win a consecutive NBA title in 2018-2019. Kind of like how Durant got knocked out by golden state and then joined them.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Because they are freaking awful. Worst franchise in the NBA.

Like I said last summer, the moves they made taking on bad contracts and selfish players like Russell has actually set them back further. They have absolutely no direction.

You were right.

 

[CitySushi]

Damn you already know the Raptors will be in the ECF? That's amazing. Hey who will be in the WCF? I could make some money on this one!

Kings and Suns.

 

[bksballer89]

I want Cleveland in the playoffs. I hope they have enough to make the Conference Finals to face us

Or maybe something better happens. They finished 4th and you play them in round 2.

 

[flyerhawk]

I’m 100% certain that LeBron is getting knocked out of the playoffs by the 76ers and then agreeing to a vet minimum deal to play with them in their quest to win a consecutive NBA title in 2018-2019. Kind of like how Durant got knocked out by golden state and then joined them.

You talkin some purty words right there.

 

[trojanfan12]

We aren’t Raptors fans and don’t follow every game they play. Most of us are probably just reacting to the outcome of the game. I know I didn’t watch the game. Can’t speak for anyone else.

I got home and turned it on at halftime. They choked. Plain and simple. Aside from blowing a 15 point lead...they melted down in the last few minutes of the game when they still had a great chance to win. Missing shots, ridiculous turnovers, blown assignments on defense, etc.

 

[msgkings322]

The Raptors score 129 points and shot 54% on a back-to-back on the road in Cleveland. LeBron James had a historic night with 17 assist and 0 turnovers and the Raptors allowed the Cavs that shoot 60% yep we lost by 3 points on the road on a back-to-back. Yet some basketball fans when I say that this is an indication of everything which is absolutely ridiculous

Somehow I think you'd have a different opinion if the Raptors won.

 

[raptorlife4]

Somehow I think you'd have a different opinion if the Raptors won.

I would have felt the same way it's one game.

 

[raptorlife4]

Or maybe something better happens. They finished 4th and you play them in round 2.

Bring It On. Best home record in the NBA best fans in the NBA they won't win here

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I’m 100% certain that LeBron is getting knocked out of the playoffs by the 76ers and then agreeing to a vet minimum deal to play with them in their quest to win a consecutive NBA title in 2018-2019. Kind of like how Durant got knocked out by golden state and then joined them.

All bullshit aside, that's a bad 1st round matchup for the Cavs.....I'm

They are a really big team up front.

Embiid, Illaysova, Simmons, Saric, Holmes, Covington, Johnson....

All 6'9 and above.

They are going to need all 6 of Zizic's fouls with Nance and Thompson being gimp and undersized.

 

[bksballer89]

I love @raptorlife4 .

He brings necessary entertainment to the board and fresh blood (in terms of his team). It's not a Warriors, Cavs, or Lakers fan bringing this entertainment.

 

[bksballer89]

Bring It On. Best home record in the NBA best fans in the NBA they won't win here

You do realize LBJ is almost a lock to win a road game in any playoffs series right?

 

[trojanfan12]

Somehow I think you'd have a different opinion if the Raptors won.

Exactly. Had they won, he'd be talking about what a confidence building win it was and how it shows this year will be different.

 

[Wamu]

All bullshit aside

 

[raptorlife4]

Exactly. Had they won, he'd be talking about what a confidence building win it was and how it shows this year will be different.

Again let me clarify for you what happened last night the Raptors lost by 3 points. They scored a hundred and twenty nine points on the the road on the second night of a back-to-back. It took the Cavaliers shooting 60% and LeBron James having a historic night for this to happen by getting 17 assists 0 turnovers

 

[knowyourenemy]

Or maybe something better happens. They finished 4th and you play them in round 2.

It’s not crazy to think it could happen. 76ers are 1.5 behind Cleveland and have 12 games left. 8 are against sub .500 teams (at Magic, Knicks, at Atlanta, at Charlotte, Brooklyn, at Detroit, Dallas, at Atlanta.) 1 is against Milwaukee, who may have no incentive to win by that point, last game of the season. 1 is against Denver in the middle of a road trip, 1 is against Minnesota. And 1 is against Cleveland. Cleveland has a pretty easy remaining schedule but that head to head game could determine the 3 seed. In which case, strong chance Cleveland wins that game...but who knows.