Game #37: Detroit Pistons 114 - Toronto Raptors 111

[raptors999]

JV needs to have a huge game.

Also 2Pat needs to play to stretch the floor. Don't think Monroe would be comfortable on the perimeter.

Casey doesn't match up

[tDotted]

Casey needs to use 2Pats to draw Drummond or Monroe out. Most likely won't and it'll be Amir + JV, JV gets benched Hayes comes in with 2Pats and Amir at C. If Detroit pounds it inside it'll be a close game. Without JV Drummond and Monroe will own the glass.

wait, so hayes at SF??

[Cody73]

I hope we win. If not, that's going to suck.

[raptors999]

wait, so hayes at SF??

Casey will bring in Hayes with 2Pats instead of TH. Hell probably try TH first since that is the rotation but eventually use Hayes and pair him with 2Pats. Its about keeping the hockey lines intact not common sense

[caccia]

I'm going to be courtside tonight!!!

I would love to hear your comments afterwards! This should be a battle. Oh, and take a look and see what Chuck Hayes is doing during time outs.

[thead]

I'll tweet as much as I can @thead84

[MACK11]

Easy win

[bryan colangelo]

This game is going to be tough. Detroit is going to come out with something to prove. The Raps absolutely humiliated them on their home court. We cocked that joint back and banged on 'em.

[Chr1s1anL]

Agree should be a really tough one tonight. Any word on DD?

[rocwell]

Agree should be a really tough one tonight. Any word on DD?

Nop. Casey loves to leave answers to questionable players to the last minutes or pre-game interview.

DeRozan is recovering from a torn left adductor longus tendon. He is nearing a return and is questionable to play Monday against the Pistons.

[caccia]

Agree should be a really tough one tonight. Any word on DD?

Not so far. I would guess he returns against Atlanta on Friday. Even twelve or fifteen minutes would cheer on the troops against the current leading team in the East. We do not need him against Philly.

[Chr1s1anL]

Nop. Casey loves to leave answers to questionable players to the last minutes or pre-game interview.

I personally think he'll play today. I think he'd rather get the rust off on Detroit than vs ATL. I'll be really shocked if he misses both.

[Chr1s1anL]

Correction I thought we played ATL after the Piston. He'll probably come back against Philly.

[consmap]

Correction I thought we played ATL after the Piston. He'll probably come back against Philly.

Wouldn't be a bad warmup for him.

[Cody73]

I hope he's back today. Give him a bit of time to feel comfy, do the same in Philly, and then start him in ATL.