Game 5 (TOR v. DAL) Nov 7: Raps Try to Out Duel Mavs Down in Dallas

[Tmath]

Ryan Wolstat ‏@WolstatSun
As expected, Raptors rule out Lowry for tonight's game.

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[Nick O]

and i still despise vince carter

[North Yorker]

Winnable game. I expect Demar and Bargs to take advantage of their matchups.

[SA5195]

Have a good chance to win

[Nick O]

i just finished watching an injury plagued blue jays season.. can we not do it again?

[Nick O]

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....

[Saddler The Gr8]

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

[Jays Claw]

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!!!

[Tmath]

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 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.

[B2B]

No Brand, Marion or Dirk. We need to take advantage. DeRozan needs to post up Mayo as many times as possible.

Mayo, Collison & Crowder have been big for Dallas. They are 3-1 without Dirk.

[I Rock Shaqs]

We really need a win tonight, hopefully Ross gets more burn with Lowry out, we need his offense.

Anything that result in less of Fields would be a blessing, Can't have the 2 worst starters in the League now.

[B2B]

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.

[North Yorker]

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.

Jonas (apparently) weighs 257

[Tmath]

Jonas (apparently) weighs 257

Nope, the last I heard he was around 243, I think Colangelo said it?

[B2B]

Jonas (apparently) weighs 257

NBA.com says he's 230. Besides that fact, he doesn't look 260.

Watching him I would say 240-45.

Lopez is 260, when matched up against, he looked the same size to you?.