NBA Thread

[GD]

Trading me Hill will make you feel better.

 

Trading me Sale would make you happier than puppies.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

John Salmons #2 on twitter trends right now in the world.

[theblujay]

Losses like this remind me I'm a Raptors fan

[SpeedyGose]

Ross has a hip contusion...but somethign tells me Salmons would have been playing regardless

[FireAlexAnthopoulos]

Epic choke by the Raptors.

 

Casey: you're fired. His coaching is like AA's general managing. Salmons needs to either be cut or have the dignity to leave the team himself so we won't have to be subjected to him anymore.

 

Losses like this are why the Raps should have tanked. Until we get a legitimate superstar, we will more often than not be the punching bag in games like this.

[SpeedyGose]

Guys. Is Salmons officially the JPA of this team? He has to be, right?

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Epic choke by the Raptors.

 

Casey: you're fired. His coaching is like AA's general managing. Salmons needs to either be cut or have the dignity to leave the team himself so we won't have to be subjected to him anymore.

 

Losses like this are why the Raps should have tanked. Until we get a legitimate superstar, we will more often than not be the punching bag in games like this.

 

lol Ok, this is a terrible loss but yeesh.

 

This team is a very, very good team. They're a few pieces away (need an elite rebounder and more wing depth) from being an elite team.

 

They just took arguably the best team in the league to the limit. Brutal finish (100% of which is attributed to John Salmons) but they showed some great fight tonight.

 

I think we'll have a great chance in the playoffs if Casey actually plays his best players.

[Caper]

I'm hoping last night is one of those things that in the end looking back, turn into a positive.... maybe this will burn them sooo bad that it becomes something they learn from. They should hold on to the 3 seed... because I think they only play 5 more games against teams with winning records.

[Caper]

It should be noted that John Salmons did lead the Raptors to a comeback win against the Thunder the last time these teams played.

[SpeedyGose]

It should be noted that John Salmons did lead the Raptors to a comeback win against the Thunder the last time these teams played.

 

Lol that's a stretch dude.

 

Guy shot 5-12 and 14 pts...not exactly a great performance. One mediocre game 4 months ago doesn't make up for him being the worst rotation player in the entire league for the last 2 months.

[Orgfiller]

Is anyone watching? Raptors finally showing some energy, they need to stop settling for long jumpers and attack the basket like the last couple of plays.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Said it the other night, that was the type of loss that could kill a team. They have no energy out there. John Salmons may have single handedly ruined our season.

[John_Havok]

Said it the other night, that was the type of loss that could kill a team. They have no energy out there. John Salmons may have single handedly ruined our season.

 

If anything, the last few games are really exposing the Raptors bench and rebounding needs. Still a good team, but a long way to go to be great.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

If anything, the last few games are really exposing the Raptors bench and rebounding needs. Still a good team, but a long way to go to be great.

 

Looks like a team that spent all of Friday night/Saturday crying.

 

Salmons destroyed this season.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

I'm absolutely shocked that Salmons only has 6 minutes today.

 

Thought Casey would've started him in order to rebuild his confidence.

[John_Havok]

what the s***... Casey has Ross on the floor in the 4th quarter? I must be dreaming.

[GD]

So many f***ing turnovers.

[Orgfiller]

So many f***ing turnovers.

 

Hawks have been helping us out in this quarter, we need to let them.

 

Ugh f***ing Teague is killng us again.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Good comeback but STOP SETTLING FOR LONG TWOS

[John_Havok]

Why is Hayes on the floor? You basically guarantee a double team on your scorers when that useless brick is out there

[Orgfiller]

Why is Hayes on the floor?

 

Because Salmons/Novak isn't. Gotta balance out the rotation!

[John_Havok]

DeRozan getting double teamed every time with Hayes out there, nice finish by Ross and the foul!

[Orgfiller]

HUGE make there from Ross.

 

Seriously, how many made FG do the Hawks have in this quarter? 2?

 

Edit: accidentally quoted myself.

[John_Havok]

Because Salmons/Novak isn't. Gotta balance out the rotation!

 

I didn't see the start of the Game, is Amir out?

[Orgfiller]

I didn't see the start of the Game, is Amir out?

 

No, he's been in the game since the beginning, great hustle too, so no injuries to speak of, Casey just giving late minutes to guys that should not be there.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Come on Val. Weak foul there.

[Orgfiller]

Can't be taking those shots DeMar, spread the ball more.

[Orgfiller]

Aside from the dumb foul, Valanciunas has been great today. So has Amir, great effort from our starting bigs.

[John_Havok]

Raps O is central running plays for Demar, they really need to spread it around more to keep the D honest

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Come on boys, win this f***er.