Game 22 (TOR v. POR) Dec 10: Raps Look to Stop the Bleeding in Portland

[Jays Claw]

I'll be at work for this one so hopefully I don't miss a good game.

[SA5195]

Bargs needs to leave this team.

[ink]

I voted Andrea, I think we can get something good for him in trade and I want to see Ed Davis get more playing time.

Everyone knows it's time. Bargs will be a very good specialized piece on an already good team.

[Raps08-09 Champ]

Lolol this is our 7th back to back?

[killersweet]

Luke Babbitt? is he still on the team?

He is there. He may rain 3's today!

[DaoudS]

Damian Lillard is the reason I will watch this game.

[SA5195]

Damian Lillard is the reason I will watch this game.

He's ROY for sure, he's a beast

[DaoudS]

He's ROY for sure, he's a beast

He is a younger, more athletic Lowry.

[kenzo400]

I wouldn't be surprised since Lowry's defense has been shaky. Not to mention we have Calderon.

I think Lillard is going to set a new record for most points in a quarter by rookie when Calderon is guarding him.

[BALLER R]

Raptors win tonight. Bargnani 30 points. Calderon has a good game.

Yes, I said it.

Side note:

Does anyone think that Lowry could be the reason we are stuggling so much this year? I realize he's a stat machine. I just get this feeling from watching games that he and calderon are both killing offensive rhythm. I mean really, they are the exact opposite from each other. How is this team supposed to develop any identity?

Lowry:
Drives the ball, high tempo, isn't the greatest playermaker, turnover prone, will jack up quick shots, great scorer, doesn't seem to be a "court general".

Calderon:
Rarely drives the ball, always looks for the pass, slow tempo, not the greatest scorer, uses up the entire shot clock, lowest turnover ratio you can find, a "court general".

I know there are good and bad with both players, but I was just trying to point out the differences. Really, how the hell is Casey supposed to develop a system that has COMPLETELY different ball handlers? I love Lowry as a ball player, but I'm really starting to wonder if he can play PG on a winning team.

Was thinking the same thing. I saw Doug Smith mention it in his blog too I thought I was the only one that noticed this. Do you notice that when someone other than Lowry brings the ball up we actually move the ball. But when Lowry brings the ball up it doesn't. Maybe I'm wrong but I've noticed this in the past few games. Tonight pay attention to that.

[bucketss]

idk seems like rookie pgs always struggle against calderon haha wall,rose,irving

[DaoudS]

idk seems like rookie pgs always struggle against calderon haha wall,rose,irving

Rubio last year. I was at that game when he completely shut him down.

[Sly Guy]

wow, tough poll.

bargnani:
1. With bargnani gone, the elephant in the room about accountability is as well, meaning casey gets the respect of the players
2. moving bargnani makes bc look like he cares more about the team than his ego, and gains a few points back in my books as a GM.

[Freddy_T28]

idk seems like rookie pgs always struggle against calderon haha wall,rose,irving

jose just mesmerizes them with all his dribbling.. they never seen anything like that in college

[Jamiecballer]

wow, tough poll.

bargnani:
1. With bargnani gone, the elephant in the room about accountability is as well, meaning casey gets the respect of the players
2. moving bargnani makes bc look like he cares more about the team than his ego, and gains a few points back in my books as a GM.

me too.