I think our identity post Bargs is that we are a team that relies on superior athleticism and 1 on 1 play to try to win games. I am hopeful that it will change to a team that uses it's athleticism to play good defense and get on the glass. Right now our starting 5 is one of the longest most athletic units in the league, that is probably where we should be focussing this season.
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Chr1s1anL wrote: View PostYour basing this after 4 games? Oh alright. Damn god no here is our GM.
Yeah, they'll look better some night when the jumpers are going in but that's not a long term recipe for success.
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slaw wrote: View PostI think you can base it on the ~40 games this team has been together and the fact that (other than JV and Ross) every other key player is in his prime. So, unless Ross and JV turn into Wade and Dwight overnight, this is pretty much as good as it gets....
Yeah, they'll look better some night when the jumpers are going in but that's not a long term recipe for success.@Chr1st1anL
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Chr1s1anL wrote: View PostDD isn't in his prime
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...12553424283372
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brothersteve wrote: View PostIt’s only three games into the regular season, but it is already obvious Raptors Head Coach Dwane Casey’s defense is back. Number 7 in the NBA for points allowed per 100 possessions at 96.1 and number 1 in rebounding and in keeping opponents off the offensive glass, this time Casey’s defense might even be better than in the lockout shortened 2011-2012 season. Plus, after playing three of last season’s Eastern Conference playoff teams in row, it can’t be said the early indications were the result of soft schedule. Raptors Coach Casey’s Defense Is Back
This team's identity is defense & rebounding - that is what the changes made to the roster in the summer were all about.
By the way - getting the ball back by rebounding better trumps a few points on the FG% every time - of course its better to do both well.
Raps won the battle on the boards by a rebound but they shot 49.3%.
If you don't get them shooting a low percentage you can't take advantage on the defensive glass.
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