Game #79: Toronto Raptors 92 - Indiana Pacers 73

[wayner]

The sad thing is we may lose Stackhouse.

True, but good for him as he deserves an NBA position. If the Raps crash and burn in the playoffs then do you think about firing Casey moving Stack from the 905 to the 416? Not that I think that is likely to happen, just planning for all contingencies.

[consmap]

Didn’t catch the game, but it looks like Goldblum’s crazy antics roped us another win again

[inthepaint]

Their best player.

Correct. They only had 1 of their 2 former MVPs plus two all starts, so they couldn't hold the fort and Pacers blew them up by 20. It happens.

[Sonny]

Correct. They only had 1 of their 2 former MVPs plus two all starts, so they couldn't hold the fort and Pacers blew them up by 20. It happens.

That's what happens when your best player is out.

[GOLDBLUM]

People here get so easily fooled.

Like when you took yer toys home in a fit of tears...
Bailed on the Raps and went and joined yer 90's crush BULLS thinking it'd make for brighter days.
How's that working out?

[GOLDBLUM]

That's what happens when your best player is out.

Gimme a break. Super team. Weak argument

[The Great One]

Like when you took yer toys home in a fit of tears...
Bailed on the Raps and went and joined yer 90's crush BULLS thinking it'd make for brighter days.
How's that working out?

Not as bad as your lame ass gifs.

[Sonny]

Gimme a break. Super team. Weak argument

No it's not.

[Barolt]

Some people just ain't interested in being happy I guess. Raptors are awesome, there's never been a better time to be a Raptors fan, and they're going into the playoffs with one of the best home court advantages in the league and home court advantage until the Finals.

[rocwell]

[Ebonhawke]

Of note in Dwayne Casey's post-game presser - doesn't sound like any of the Raptors are going to be rested the last three games

[Mitch P]

Of note in Dwayne Casey's post-game presser - doesn't sound like any of the Raptors are going to be rested the last three games

I think that's wise. They need to keep up the defensive intensity and it might be smart to finish with a better record than Golden State. I'm sure Demar, Kyle and Serge won't be anywhere near 30 minutes. It would be good to attempt some type of CPR on Miles who has been unbelievably awful of late. Norm was actually kind of useful tonight and it would be good to give him some time too. If they can play D as they did the past two games and make shots at even their average rate they can beat anyone in the east.

[Barolt]

Of note in Dwayne Casey's post-game presser - doesn't sound like any of the Raptors are going to be rested the last three games

They aren't playing enough minutes most nights to need rest, anyways.

[inthepaint]

That's what happens when your best player is out.

Ok then. So we can safely say any ordinary team now can beat GSW by 20 with Durant, Thompson and Green on the court, so long as Curry is out, or by the same token any team on any day can beat Houston by 20 if Harden happens to be out/resting, because "that's what happens when your best player is out". That's nice to know. I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree with that one, but that's cool, everyone can have their opinion.

[007]

We are once again tied with Golden State.

Warriors remaining schedule: Pelicans at home tomorrow, Suns on the road the next night, Jazz on the road two days later

Raptors remaining schedule: Magic at home on Sunday, Pistons on the road the next night, Heat on the road two days later