Game 73: Raptors vs Cavaliers, Thu Mar 24, 2022, 7:30 PM, SN

[DanH]

Starters:

TOR:
VanVleet
Barnes
Siakam
Boucher
Achiuwa

CLE:
Garland
Okoro
Stevens
Mobley
Markkanen

No idea who actually plays or starts, threw in a lineup I'd like to see assuming Trent and OG are still out but Fred plays. Just please don't start Birch and Achiuwa beside each other again...

Team Ranks:

TOR: 16th ORTG, 12th DRTG, 2nd OREB%, 24th DREB%

CHA: 19th ORTG, 4th DRTG, 10th OREB%, 18th DREB%

We've gained slightly on the Cavs over the last 10 (6-4 vs 5-5). 1 game back of the Cavs, 2 games back of the Bulls, gotta get clear of them to pass either. Home stretch here, 10 games to go.

Also whoever wins tonight gets ROY. Unless Cleveland wins.

[KeonClark]

the 6'9s vs Love and the SexLands





Also, good job, Daniel San!!

[G__Deane]

Need to win this game....
Did you type CHA instead of CLE or is this Charlotte's line?
CHA: 19th ORTG, 4th DRTG, 10th OREB%, 18th DREB%

Let's Go!

[planetmars]

The Cavs bench feasted on us last time. Precious was a team low -28. And we lost by 6. Cavs aren't that good man. This should be an easy win.

[iblastoff]

Need to win this game....
Did you type CHA instead of CLE or is this Charlotte's line?
CHA: 19th ORTG, 4th DRTG, 10th OREB%, 18th DREB%

Let's Go!

from basketball-reference as of today:
RAPS: 15th ORTG, 13th DRTG, 2nd OREB%, 22nd DREB%
CAVS: 19th ORTG, 4th DRTG, 8TH OREB%, 18th DREB%

cavs are a slightly better 3pt shooting team (.352 vs .349 raps) and WAY better overall shooting team (.541 which puts cavs in the top 10 vs .498 raps. thats bad enough for 2nd last in the league lol)

[inthepaint]

What's everyone's preference re Fred tonight: Hobbled/less efficient but playing through like the past couple of games, or rest him and let Scottie/Siakam run point (since Flynn is also out)?

I prefer the latter but I see the advantage in the former too.

[G__Deane]

The Cavs bench feasted on us last time. Precious was a team low -28. And we lost by 6. Cavs aren't that good man. This should be an easy win.

This team doesn't deliver on easy wins.

[The Great One]

Not a big game in my book.

[G__Deane]

What's everyone's preference re Fred tonight: Hobbled/less efficient but playing through like the past couple of games, or rest him and let Scottie/Siakam run point (since Flynn is also out)?

I prefer the latter but I see the advantage in the former too.

I'd like to see Fred sit but they already said it's not responding to rest.
I'd also like them to at least explore what the trade market is for him before commiting $35M X term; I like Fred just fine but think he's going to command more than I'm interested in committing long term.

This really is just about a must win so I hope they make the right choices.

[Jclaw]

Not a big game in my book.

I think you're the lone man hoping not to get sixth but I admire your consistency

[KeonClark]

Not a big game in my book.

I still haven't read your book, but it looks interesting

[The Great One]

I still haven't read your book, but it looks interesting

Very interesting. The title of my book is High Risk High Reward.

[The Great One]

OG back tonight. So we'll likely see a lineup of FVV, OG, Barnes, Siakam and one of Precious/Birch. The lineup that I was hoping to see before the season started. Please keep that lineup the rest of the season.

[Dr Hannibal Lecter]

OG back tonight. So we'll likely see a lineup of FVV, OG, Barnes, Siakam and one of Precious/Birch. The lineup that I was hoping to see before the season started. Please keep that lineup the rest of the season.

Not good..if Freddy is playing.
I don't understand how a franchise can't sit this guy down, his hurting the team. He is not healthy and when he is..he jacks up shots like his steph curry..common now.
As for OG, I don't know, flip a coin, I guess.

[DanH]

Need to win this game....
Did you type CHA instead of CLE or is this Charlotte's line?
CHA: 19th ORTG, 4th DRTG, 10th OREB%, 18th DREB%

Let's Go!

Oops, just a leftover copy and paste of the format from the CHA game. Those stats are for CLE.