D you think the raptors are toast?

[Rizzo]

was able to catch the last quarter...now that's more like the team we saw all season! If these guys can finally break through all the nerves (and they've had 14 games to do it) they can give Cleveland a test.

[manitoubass2]

 

I wouldn't say that they are on another level. Cleveland finished the season one game again of Toronto. But Toronto won the head to head series. I think that puts them at about the same level. Golden State is another level.

 

 

Oh I dont believe so. You might just soon find out. Their records dont mean anything come playoffs.

 

Cleveland is another beast

 

But yes, golden state is 2 levels up lol

 

The raps need to play on all cylinders and hope cleveland faulters to even have a chance.

 

I do however like the raps as underdogs. I believe it will inspire them.

 

Pressure is on cleveland not the raps

[FrankTheRabbit]

I'm really enjoying watching Biyombo play in place of JV. He's got so much energy and puts in 110%. Sure, he probably is shooting around 50% FT for the playoffs, but I will take that having him there under the bucket. And he's great at the screen and running back to the basket to collect the rebound. Highlight for me was his dunk, blocked Wade's shot (with that Mutumbo finger wag haha), and a follow up dunk. That was epic! That big man can move!

[manitoubass2]

Yep, I love guys like him

 

He is in might great shape and is playing 150%.

[FrankTheRabbit]

Watched some highlight reels of Biyombo when he was with Charlotte and also came across this vid on YouTube:

 

 

What stood out to me was how genuine and happy he feels playing in the NBA. I hope he will stay a Raptor for many years down the road.

[dave524]

What's up with Scola ? expected to see him more especially since the JV injury. As a mature player I would think his experience would be an asset in the payoff.

[ehg]

Guess now a month later the Raptors aren't toasted yet.

In the regular season in three games the Raptors went 2-1 against Cleveland.

[fishnsled]

Apparently they don't exist according to CBS sports.

 

http://www.680news.com/2016/05/17/raptors-dont-exist-according-to-cbs-sports-poll/

 

Torontonians and Raptors fans everywhere, this is a hard post to write.

CBS’s sports website has a massive error – it can’t even be called a typo – in their poll about who will win the NBA Finals.

The poll asks “who will win the NBA title?” and classifies the Raptors as ‘other.’

It’s been two days since the Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat in Game 7 on Sunday at 3:30 p.m., clearly enough time to get their facts right.

But for now CBSSports.com categorizes the Toronto Raptors as ‘other,’ and naturally Raptors fans responded with #WetheOther making the hashtag trending on Twitter.

Cue the outrage, Canada.

As of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the four-item poll was still available on the CBS website. An hour later – and after being called out multiple times on social media – it seemed CBS has created a whole new poll, one that omits the Eastern Conference finals completely.

Now, as of 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Raptors fans have clearly taken over the poll.

We posted it before Game 7! Raptors/Heat wouldn’t fit! We love you, Canada!

https://t.co/FStrHVn0pU

— CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA)

May 17, 2016

So go vote!!

Edited May 17, 2016 by fishnsled

[John Bacon]

Does this mean that a bet on the Warriors will pay 50:1

[manitoubass2]

Hahahaha. Those polls are hilarious!

 

I love canadian sports fans!

[fishnsled]

Does this mean that a bet on the Warriors will pay 50:1

 

If you find someone who will give you those odds, put me down for $100. lol.

[FrankTheRabbit]

And in relation to the poll, no matter what some people think of John Tory, he certainly stands up for the hometown crowd.

 

Thumbs up in my eyes!

 

[chris.brock]

I hope this is a joke and he didn't actually write and send that, embarrassing, and he should have more important stuff to do.

 

Hopefully the Raps are loose and relaxed going in as the under dogs.

[PUMP KNOWS]

Raps are drafting 9th

[John Bacon]

Raps are drafting 9th

 

The 9th pick is listed as from Denver. Do the Raps still have their own 1st round pick as well?

[AKRISONER]

well...now they are toast lol

[PUMP KNOWS]

 

The 9th pick is listed as from Denver. Do the Raps still have their own 1st round pick as well?

 

They also have the 27th pick.

 

I'm crossing my fingers they draft Thor Maker with the 27th pick

He reminds me of a Kevin Garnett.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk

[Mike Pike]

Plus, it would just be cool having Thor on your team.

[ehg]

well...now they are toast lol

Yup, there done now. At least we get to see Lebron James play...probably best player since Michael Jordan.

[FrankTheRabbit]

We will really see what the Raps are made of after that first game blowout. Hope they will be able to adapt from the first game and put in a more competitive display.

[Rizzo]

definitely toast now...maybe get one game? Either way, they made it to where they needed to be. It was a bumpy road, and took far too long to dispatch of the Pacers but in my opinion making the Conference finals makes the season a success, anything less would have been failure.

[manitoubass2]

Told ya so ???

 

Really wish the raps could take out the cavs bit as I said, they are out classed

[chris.brock]

We could sneak past them, look at our record, but we don't have the horses that get fire in their eyes when it's playoff time. There's a difference between good players and good players who aren't satisfied unless it's a championship.

[dave524]

There are times that it appears that the officials have got the word that they want an all American final, that being said the Raptors are not deserving of the win so far tonite.

[FrankTheRabbit]

Ya, the refs were terrible, but not as bad as the Rap's shooting %age. They sure played better tonight, compared to game 1.

 

3rd quarter, Scola had a wide open path to the bucket. All he needed to do was take 2 steps for the dunk and he settled for a jumper and missed, grabbed his rebound and got fouled. Ended up sinking 1 of 2 FTs. That play stuck out in my head, amongst the many others lol.