GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ RAPTORS - 11/17/13, 10:00 AM (PST)

I've seen a lot of online pinwheels, but you have the shiniest.

 

Yeah Darkwebs! Don't even let that SOBHCP think about starting one!

 

To cast a shadow like that, the pinwheel must have been under a very bright light.

Darkwebs spends a lot on equipment for his photo studio.

 

He won't even know what hit him by the time he gets back from his Canadian midnight burrito search.

 

WARNING...10 AM GAME TIME.

 

Ha ha!! The game is Sunday!! You fell for it! What kind of a dufus would go crazy thinking it's Saturday?

 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Tor - on (the crack) - to
If only the Raptors had the issues their city’s Mayor does, although a 4-6 record doesn't exactly signal all is well. Four wins on the season versus Boston, Milwaukee, Utah, and Memphis (Gay’s former team where he played 42 minutes) – is hardly Mom’s refrigerator door material.

Both team’s rebound at the same rate (52%), and turn the ball over at the same rate (15%). The difference will most likely come from the Blazers’ ability to move the ball and get good looks, and (wait for it) points in the paint. Toronto is definitely not very good inside. Portland won’t be able to get away with the sloppy 4th quarter they had in Boston, especially if this becomes a shootout, but like Boston, this game should be a routine Blazer win.

Volume is the word for day, as in Gay and DeRozan shoot… a lot. Batum’s length should be enough to keep Gay at bay. Hopefully Wes, although not as quick or lengthy, will be able to hound and bully DeRozan who will no doubt help Gay either shoot Toronto into a competitive game, or shoot them completely out of it. Toronto looks ready to defend Portland about as well on the perimeter as Portland plays them - however, with more shooters for Portland, it is definitely advantage Blazers. Lowery is pretty much a Pez dispenser of "potential" assists for those two who inhale the crack-like treats like ADHD kids at Halloween. My only big concern is Portland’s defense at PG, but I think Lillard’s up for it.

If a not at all Rose-y Bulls team can blow them out, the Blazers should have little to worry aside from getting a good night’s sleep for a butt-crack-of-dawn, Sunday morning game.

 

10 am is the crack of dawn? I can't stand night creatures who stay up so late.

 

Visited Toronto for a conference for the first time a few months ago and absolutely loved it. Great food, nightlife, so much diversity, and mostly friendly people. I can totally see myself living there if I could find a job in the city.

Not sure why it's so maligned in the NBA community (except by Hedo). Let's hope our guys won't party too hard tonight.

 

Hedo, is that you?

 

The dreaded 10:00 a.m. start. How is it the Blazers seem to get this early Sunday morning Canadian wake up so often?

Hopefully they can have a little more even outcome in the points-in-the-paint category in this one as the Raptors and Blazers both shy away from the lane like Rosanne from the veggie tray.

The longer this trip goes, the more you need from the bench so continued contributions from Mo, T-Rob, Freebird and Wright is necessary.

 

I personally believe that road wins hinge largely on the bench. Some disagree, but road trips wear players out and you need a bench to keep the energy level up.

 

I don't mind watching a game in the morning - the novelty of it is a good thing. But what I do mind is their court and the way they printed the team name on the baselines to look like its a three-dimensional pop up board. I pay way too much attention to it every time the Raptors are on TV.

 

haha, I only spent a week there, but I thought it was awesome.

Anyone know why this is unique to TOR and NYK? 1pm for me, but I love these early games

 

Great city, lots of culture. I don't have a great view today, but there is lots to do here. The HCP has to be at the arena tomorrow at 6AM Eastern!

 

Couple seasons ago I think we had a few 3PM Sunday games.

 

This road trip is no excuse for anyone to be tired on the team, the season has just begun. We're relatively healthy except CJ. Now is the time to pile up as many wins as possible before Feb-Mar when they will be tired and injuries will occur more often. Raptors are a team we need to put away early. If the starters need rest, lead by 30pts after the 3rd qtr and let the bench take the team to the endgame.