2015 Playoff Round #1: Raptors v Wizards - Predictions/Recap

[Mediumcore]

There is nobody on the Washington roster, starting or bench that can guard Lou. If his shot is falling, he will be one of the biggest factors in this series.

[Nilanka]

There is nobody on the Washington roster, starting or bench that can guard Lou. If his shot is falling, he will be one of the biggest factors in this series.

For a guy shooting 40% on the year, that's a big "if"

[planetmars]

Lots of rest between games according to the schedule.. that's a good thing especially for Amir and Lowry's sakes. Need them healthy for a successful run.

And this is a good matchup for JV. Gortat and Nene will get lots of playing time which would mean less small ball situations for Casey and I think that's better for the team.

Wall will be a difficult matchup.. but if you just force him to take mid range shots then you let him. I'm not worried about Pierce at all.. he's become extremely soft and is the reason why Washington isn't as good as they were last year (Ariza >>> Pierce).

I hope Ross bounces back from last year's debacle though.. more so for his sakes. I don't think the team will be as reliant on him since they have Lou on offense and JJ on defense. But would like to see him have at least one decent game.

[Jclaw]

Let the conspiracy theories begin! Of the 32 playoff games scheduled so far, only one gets bumped to ESPN2. The Deuce! Oh, the humanity.

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/04/16/n...=iref:nbahpt3a

[rocwell]

Let the conspiracy theories begin! Of the 32 playoff games scheduled so far, only one gets bumped to ESPN2. The Deuce! Oh, the humanity.

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/04/16/n...=iref:nbahpt3a

don't blame 'em. No one really wants to watch these teams play. Both teams played under .500 for the last 50 games or so.

[Pong]

Raps in 3

[rocwell]

Raps in 3

[Jclaw]

don't blame 'em. No one really wants to watch these teams play. Both teams played under .500 for the last 50 games or so.

'tis true. The 4-5 matchup usually lacks sizzle....especially in this year's east

[JawsGT]

Raps in 6!!!! Why is it not Saturday yet!!!?

[rocwell]

Raps in 6!!!! Why is it not Saturday yet!!!?

[iblastoff]

i see your cats and raise you some raccoons

[distorsun]

Randy Wittman vs Cassey ( Even ) ... Don't know your history in this forum but you must have a hate for the Raptors coach cause that analysis is crazy ...

Hate is such a strong word. I would say it is more disdain than anything else.

[GLF]

Man I have work so I'm gonna miss the game. I have faith they are gonna take care of business though. Exciting times boys

[Joey]

Let the conspiracy theories begin! Of the 32 playoff games scheduled so far, only one gets bumped to ESPN2. The Deuce! Oh, the humanity.

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/04/16/n...=iref:nbahpt3a

Its no secret American Channels don't pull in as much revenue when airing the Raptors, as they only have half the American Fans tuning in as that of a "normal" game. Add in this is a 4-5 and it doesn't surprise me.

[raptors999]

Both teams are in no - win situations the loser gets rid of the coach and the winner most likely keeps everything status quo