2019-2020 Official Regular Season Thread

[raptorlife4]

 

[raptorlife4]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Damn...it's really good to see Steph back on the court and playing at a high level.
Those 4 months he was out seemed like forever.
Not to mention the crowd energy being much better in Chase Arena now.

 

[Bolts]

Getting blown out at home by a team on a 9 game road losing stream missing 3 starters...

 

[bksballer89]

Getting blown out at home by a team on a 9 game road losing stream missing 3 starters...

Not ideal

 

[wildturkey]

I think it gets you back to where you were before the trades and buyout acquisitions at best.

We were already better on paper.

You added a good scoring Morris, we added the better defensive Morris.

You added Waiters, we added Jackson.

That's a wash at best.

Again: Paper doesn't win games.

Clippers have to show it.

I enjoy bringing up the fact that you are 0-2 against us.

But, regular Season wins mean Jack shit.

This weekend will be a good measuring stick as to where both teams are.

But, records get reset to 0-0 in the post season and those wins can't help us.

You need more faith in your team. It's not just paper, they're good. When fully healthy, they've been extremely good. They're fully healthy now. They're the favorites and should be. They have depth. And even when the playoffs come around and the rotations shrink, their top 7 to 8 can outperform anyone

 

[raptorlife4]

Fun game tonight.
Nice to see Curry back

Norm was a beast

Raptors clinch playoff spot

 

[CitySushi]

What a great game. Warriors were in it and just seeing Steph back was amazing. He makes the game so much easier for everyone it’s crazy. Some rough stretches for the young guys but this is incredible experience.

Wiggins, Paschall, Lee all gonna be big contributors next year.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Dubs had numerous opportunities to steal a win tonight but too many unforced turnovers and missed FT's late sealed the deal for the Raps.

In his 1st game back, Steph finished with 23 pts, 7 reb, & 7 asst...in 27 min.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

What a great game. Warriors were in it and just seeing Steph back was amazing. He makes the game so much easier for everyone it’s crazy. Some rough stretches for the young guys but this is incredible experience.

Wiggins, Paschall, Lee all gonna be big contributors next year.

Agreed.

But unfortunately Poole who usually shows up and contributes, gave nothing tonight.
I would've preferred it if Kerr gave most of those 16 min to Bowman instead, who for some reason got a DNP.

 

[CitySushi]

Agreed.

But unfortunately Poole who usually shows up and contributes, gave nothing tonight.
I would've preferred it if Kerr gave most of those 16 min to Bowman instead, who for some reason got a DNP.

Id much rather he give those minutes and continue to give those minutes to Poole. Poole is still learning and being able to make mistakes is valuable. He’s been playing well imo as a PG. I think it’s his most natural role. Bowmans struggling as well which is why he hasn’t gotten any run. Seriously look at his shooting in the past few games he’s played. It’s really bad.

 

[msgkings322]

Curry makes his first three, then Kerr pulls him the very next play. Kerr still committed to the tank.

Didn't get to watch, haven't checked highlights, how'd Curry look?

Nevermind, just read the thread. Great return game for Steph.

 

[CitySushi]

Didn't get to watch, haven't checked highlights, how'd Curry look?

He looked really good. Started slow, didn’t score in the first quarter and finished with 23 pts. He had some great passes in the game and only 1 turnover. Didn’t seem to be pressing the issue.

But most importantly his gravity is real. The Warriors had a ton of clean open looks because he just sucked in the entire defense. Wiggins looks like a much more natural fit next to him than DLo did.

Overall great first game for missing the last 4 months.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Id much rather he give those minutes and continue to give those minutes to Poole. Poole is still learning and being able to make mistakes is valuable. He’s been playing well imo as a PG. I think it’s his most natural role. Bowmans struggling as well which is why he hasn’t gotten any run. Seriously look at his shooting in the past few games he’s played. It’s really bad.

Sure...I get all that....but a DNP??
Why not at least give the dude a little run to see if he breaks out of his "slump"?

They also really missed Draymond tonight on defense and as a solidifying force on the offensive end...ie: setting screens, and for his passing.
Hopefully he'll be good to go on Saturday against the Sixers.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

It’s kinda weird thinking the two teams that made the finals fours years running between 2014-2018 are now the worst two teams in the league

 

[tlance]

And that's exactly the approach they should take. The Lakers need him, but not as much as he needs them.

They kind of need Waiters to be a specialist though. And to create when LeBron rests.

They aren’t taking the ball out of LeBron’s hands to give it to Waiters.

 

[tlance]

Sure...I get all that....but a DNP??
Why not at least give the dude a little run to see if he breaks out of his "slump"?

They also really missed Draymond tonight on defense and as a solidifying force on the offensive end...ie: setting screens, and for his passing.
Hopefully he'll be good to go on Saturday against the Sixers.

Why?

You need an L Saturday.

As of today, Warriors on track to have the worst record. Don’t win too many and screw up those lottery odds.

 

[msgkings322]

Why?

You need an L Saturday.

As of today, Warriors on track to have the worst record. Don’t win too many and screw up those lottery odds.

They only need to finish bottom 3, they can win a couple games and still be ok

 

[Mecca]

You need more faith in your team. It's not just paper, they're good. When fully healthy, they've been extremely good. They're fully healthy now. They're the favorites and should be. They have depth. And even when the playoffs come around and the rotations shrink, their top 7 to 8 can outperform anyone

Me?

Oh, no....

That was just a measured response. I have been clear all year, and by clear I mean OBNOXIOUS, about the fact that the Clippers are better.

When I say they have to show it, I mean against every other team that's not wearing purple and gold.

They get up for the Lakers and will turn around and get blown out by the Griz, Suns, Hawks.

Great teams don't repeatedly have those types of lapses.

 

[Shanemansj13]

What a great game. Warriors were in it and just seeing Steph back was amazing. He makes the game so much easier for everyone it’s crazy. Some rough stretches for the young guys but this is incredible experience.

Wiggins, Paschall, Lee all gonna be big contributors next year.