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Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
As expected, Raptors rule out Lowry for tonight's game.
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Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
As expected, Raptors rule out Lowry for tonight's game.
and i still despise vince carter
Winnable game. I expect Demar and Bargs to take advantage of their matchups.
Have a good chance to win
i just finished watching an injury plagued blue jays season.. can we not do it again?
val had a good game offensivley yesterday but.. through 4 games whats up with him on D? . getting eaten alive by everyone. maybe hes just nervous right now but im hoping that changes....
he's still learning. most people would be dumb to think he'd just come in and be Dwight Howard on defense. In a few years he'll be a good defender, but dont expect him to be one now. He'll get his blocks, but he'll get abused now and then
I like our chances tonight with Dirk, Brand, and Marion all out for the Mavs. Sucks that Lowry isn't playing because if he was, there would've been a much greater chance of us winning. I like Jose, but he just doesn't push the ball as much as Lowry does. Jose is more slow and steady offensively, but with absolutely zero defense.
Anyways, here's to a win tonight... Go Raps!!! :cheers:
He's a rookie, he's gone up against 4 of the stronger/tougher C's (Hibbert, Lopez, Pekovic & Perkins) needs to get stronger and more familiar with the defensive schemes.
He's doing pretty damn good considering
Example:
Pekovic numbers against Val: 15 pts, 6-11 shooting, 3 reb.
Pekovic numbers against Lopez: 21 pts, 9-15 shooting, 7 reb.
Some other numbers for consideration
Pekovic 280 lbs
Lopez 260 lbs
Jonas 230 lbs
The size differential is a huge factor. Outside of being out matched physically he did a great job using his length & positioning to seal one of the better offensive rebounders in Pekovic off the boards.
I'm sure Lopez against Pekovic didn't get to the line 15 times in their match up along with getting the benefit of rookie calls. Both Jonas fouls on Lopez in the NJ match were clean, wish I knew how to post video's to illustrate the point.