Game #5: Brooklyn Nets 113 - Toronto Raptors 115 (Raptors Lead Series 3-2)

[CalgaryRapsFan]

While it is funny, I do find it interesting how none of the blame for JVs lack of touches is falling on our Floor General, and consensus Leader. Though I guess it wouldn't play into the whole "Demar is Brutal" narrative ...

I'm already on the anti-DeRozan hit list, so I haven't mentioned it, but I've found at times that ball has moved more when Vasquez is running the show (sometimes alongside Lowry, to be fair). The issue with both Lowry and DeRozan is that when their shots aren't dropping, the can press too much, to the further detriment of the team. Obviously they've been the focal points of the Brooklyn defense, so some of the blame has to fall on DC, for failing to adapt effectively (uh oh, now I'm bashing a COY vote-getter too, for shame).

The best part of this series is that we've yet to have a game when all our starters are 'on'.... maybe tonight...

[JimiCliff]

Took me two minutes checking his shots from last game. Check game 4, score is 49-39 with 3:00 left in the first half. Exactly as I described.

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Good lord, that was a terrible possession

[JimiCliff]

I'm already on the anti-DeRozan hit list, so I haven't mentioned it, but I've found at times that ball has moved more when Vasquez is running the show (sometimes alongside Lowry, to be fair). The issue with both Lowry and DeRozan is that when their shots aren't dropping, the can press too much, to the further detriment of the team. Obviously they've been the focal points of the Brooklyn defense, so some of the blame has to fall on DC, for failing to adapt effectively (uh oh, now I'm bashing a COY vote-getter too, for shame).

The best part of this series is that we've yet to have a game when all our starters are 'on'.... maybe tonight...

Seriously! If Ross can ever start hitting some shots we'll be sitting real pretty

[enlightenment]

Took me two minutes checking his shots from last game. Check game 4, score is 49-39 with 3:00 left in the first half. Exactly as I described.

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Thanks for going through the trouble of finding that!

However, I don't see an ISO call here, I see Demar reminding Jonas what the actual play call was. Before Demar waved Jonas, Vasquez was setting a screen for Patterson, who then faked a screen and popped to the elbow.

Thats a play, not an ISO call. Val probably was confused as to what the play was and Demar reminded him to go to the deep post.

This was the play:

1. Vasquez sets a screen for Patterson
2. Patterson fakes the screen for Demar and slips its for a pop at the elbow
3. Garnet has to rotate to pick up Patterson
4. Demar drives to the right, JV is open in the deep post
5. Garnett recovers well into the passing lane, JV cannot recieve the pass anymore
6. Allen Anderson sags to further protect the passing lane and the drive
7. Demar has an open pull up

That is NOT an ISO.

[The Great One]

Holy shit. Every thread is just about DeRozan now. ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME????? and people are just making stuff up now. Like DD waving JV away to iso. Really?? i haven't seen DD wave away JV once. Sometimes he misses him on the roll. It happens. I don't think he does it on purpose.

Raptors won Game 4. Series is now tied at 2 apiece. And all people here want to talk about is trade DD. DD this, DD that. Are you kidding me?? the guy is an all-star and he's currently averaging 24ppg in this series! I know the GENIUSES here would counter and mention his shooting %. Guess what? they've only played 4 fucking games!! KD is only shooting 40% in the series against the Grizzlies. Randolph a big guy is only shooting 38%. Harden 35% Westbrook 34% Wall 36% etc.

The haters here are just ridiculous. You people need to appreciate what you have. DeRozan is not the perfect 2 guard( who is?). But he's pretty good.

[CalgaryRapsFan]

Seriously! If Ross can ever start hitting some shots we'll be sitting real pretty

And DeRozan (36% / 18%).... and Lowry (40% / 30%)... and Johnson (2, 17, 7, 16 pts)... and Valanciunas (17, 15, 10, 6 pts)...

Ross has been AWOL the entire series, but they've been going away from Valanciunas more each game (pleeeeeeease play an inside-out game tonight), Amir has been hit-or-miss, while DeRozan and Lowry are scoring but inefficiently.

If the Raps can finally make some adjustments to counter Brooklyn's consistent defensive pressure and priorities, they would be sitting pretty! Share the ball, pound it inside (post-up, P&R, driving to the basket), keep the legs fresh and don't let off the gas!

[JimiCliff]

How exactly does that look? Does he use his hands to physically wave him off? I swear, I haven't seen this once.

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[The Great One]

Here: http://on.nba.com/1rv0rz4

He scored didn't he?? so who cares?? what do you want him to do exactly? pass JV the ball? there was no space to make the pass.

[JimiCliff]

He scored didn't he?? so who cares?? what do you want him to do exactly? pass JV the ball? there was no space to make the pass.

Lol, you said I was making shit up, I'm just providing some evidence.

And just because you score doesn't mean it's a good play.

Again, the issue is just one of team play vs. iso. That play was about as iso as you can get.

[The Great One]

Lol, you said I was making shit up, I'm just providing some evidence.

And just because you score doesn't mean it's a good play.

I don't think he was waving him off. I think he was giving JV instructions where to be.

And you didn't answer my question, what do you want him to do in that play? pass the ball to JV?

[Niagara Raptor]

don't know where else to put this

[JimiCliff]

I agree though, enough Demar.

Two and a half hours to tip!

LETS GOOOOOOOO!

WICTORY TIMEEEEEEEEEE!

[JimiCliff]

I don't think he was waving him off. I think he was giving JV instructions where to be.

And you didn't answer my question, what do you want him to do in that play? pass the ball to JV?

Run a pick and roll.

[Superjudge]

Go Raptors.

[JimiCliff]

don't know where else to put this

T-Ross gonna have the northern touch tonight!!!!!!!!!!!