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Lucky for you noone outside Toronto bought into this 'we the north' bollocks and we were all cheering against you anyways.
I live in Ottawa, we have a big fan base here.
The Nemesis
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Lucky for you noone outside Toronto bought into this 'we the north' bollocks and we were all cheering against you anyways.
well that's just plain not true. But whatever helps you sleep at night.
Suntouchable13
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I wish the Raps would knock somebody down tonight. Pick up a flagrant, I don't care. Would love somebody to knock Wall or Pierce down on their *****.
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Raptors vs. Wizards Preview: Game 4
Game Day: Game 4, Raptors @ Wizards
The Raptors play Game 4 with their backs against the wall knowing they must win or finish their season earlier than expected.
(TV: Canada: TSN, US: TNT, Radio: Sportsnet 590 The FAN, 6:30 P.M. ET)
Projected Starting Lineups:
Raptors: Kyle Lowry (G), DeMar DeRozan (G), Terrence Ross (F), Amir Johnson (F), Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Wizards: John Wall (G), Bradley Beal (G) Paul Pierce (F) Nene Hilario (F), Marcin Gortat (C)
Game Notes
- Unable to get a victory in Washington on Friday, the Raptors are now in a do-or-die situation on the road. The team started strong in Game 4, but, as in the previous two games, struggled in the second quarter where they were outscored 21-13 by the Wizards. Toronto recognizes the importance of every possession in Sunday’s game and will need to figure out how to stop that second-quarter lull.
“We’re going to do some things different,†head coach Dwane Casey said. “When they go to their small lineup there’s some things we can do differently that we’re going to do with [Paul] Pierce in at the four.â€
- Casey credited Otto Porter on Saturday as a difference maker for Washington. The second-year player has been huge off the bench, hitting big shots on the offensive end and giving DeRozan trouble with his length on the defensive end.
- Although DeRozan topped 30 points, he needed 29 shots to get there. Kyle Lowry shot 5-for-22 in Game 3 and Lou Williams was 3-for-11. Throughout the series, Casey and the players have said the shots would eventually fall. Down 0-3, there is no longer time for eventually. There is only time for now.
- While Game 3 ended with a dagger three-pointer courtesy of Pierce, the Raptors know they have to leave their 106-99 loss behind them when they step onto the court Sunday night.
“One game at a time,†Williams said. “First to four [wins]. Unfortunately we’re down 3-0. They’re closer to four. It’s still a matter of going out and trying to win the next game.â€
Ignoring all that has gone wrong in this series is easier said than done.
“It’s hard to ignore it, to be honest,†Lowry admitted. “We’ve just got to go out there and try to get one game. Whatever it takes. Try to get one game. We know close-out games to win the series is always the toughest game to win for the other team. We’ve got to go out there and make it as tough as possible.â€
- Much was made of Toronto’s 3-0 regular season record against the Wizards prior to the beginning of the series. With Washington reeling off three straight victories, Pierce playing at the four and Porter emerging under the bright lights, the Raptors were reminded why the playoffs are often referred to as the second season.
“Regular season is a completely different animal than playoffs,†Lowry said.
- With their entire 2013-2014 campaign on the line, the Raptors need to figure out a way to get it done in Game 4. Piecing together a full 48 minutes of basketball would be a start.
“We’re putting ogether good quarters,†Williams said. “They’re putting together go
Game Day: Game 4, Raptors @ Wizards
The Raptors play Game 4 with their backs against the wall knowing they must win or finish their season earlier than expected.
(TV: Canada: TSN, US: TNT, Radio: Sportsnet 590 The FAN, 6:30 P.M. ET)
Projected Starting Lineups:
Raptors: Kyle Lowry (G), DeMar DeRozan (G), Terrence Ross (F), Amir Johnson (F), Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Wizards: John Wall (G), Bradley Beal (G) Paul Pierce (F) Nene Hilario (F), Marcin Gortat (C)
Game Notes
- Unable to get a victory in Washington on Friday, the Raptors are now in a do-or-die situation on the road. The team started strong in Game 4, but, as in the previous two games, struggled in the second quarter where they were outscored 21-13 by the Wizards. Toronto recognizes the importance of every possession in Sunday’s game and will need to figure out how to stop that second-quarter lull.
“We’re going to do some things different,†head coach Dwane Casey said. “When they go to their small lineup there’s some things we can do differently that we’re going to do with [Paul] Pierce in at the four.â€
- Casey credited Otto Porter on Saturday as a difference maker for Washington. The second-year player has been huge off the bench, hitting big shots on the offensive end and giving DeRozan trouble with his length on the defensive end.
- Although DeRozan topped 30 points, he needed 29 shots to get there. Kyle Lowry shot 5-for-22 in Game 3 and Lou Williams was 3-for-11. Throughout the series, Casey and the players have said the shots would eventually fall. Down 0-3, there is no longer time for eventually. There is only time for now.
- While Game 3 ended with a dagger three-pointer courtesy of Pierce, the Raptors know they have to leave their 106-99 loss behind them when they step onto the court Sunday night.
“One game at a time,†Williams said. “First to four [wins]. Unfortunately we’re down 3-0. They’re closer to four. It’s still a matter of going out and trying to win the next game.â€
Ignoring all that has gone wrong in this series is easier said than done.
“It’s hard to ignore it, to be honest,†Lowry admitted. “We’ve just got to go out there and try to get one game. Whatever it takes. Try to get one game. We know close-out games to win the series is always the toughest game to win for the other team. We’ve got to go out there and make it as tough as possible.â€
- Much was made of Toronto’s 3-0 regular season record against the Wizards prior to the beginning of the series. With Washington reeling off three straight victories, Pierce playing at the four and Porter emerging under the bright lights, the Raptors were reminded why the playoffs are often referred to as the second season.
“Regular season is a completely different animal than playoffs,†Lowry said.
- With their entire 2013-2014 campaign on the line, the Raptors need to figure out a way to get it done in Game 4. Piecing together a full 48 minutes of basketball would be a start.
“We’re putting ogether good quarters,†Williams said. “They’re putting together go
I still have belief
Who am I kidding, we are probably losing, but can we at least take it to game 5, I want to see the rocking ACC one more time
Who am I kidding, we are probably losing, but can we at least take it to game 5, I want to see the rocking ACC one more time
Suntouchable13
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I still have belief
Who am I kidding, we are probably losing, but can we at least take it to game 5, I want to see the rocking ACC one more time
Just have to think positive. No need to think about the odds of winning or losing. Fans need to take it a game at a time too
Win this game, and then the next game is the same scenario.
LeafsNation75
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The way I see things all the pressure is on the Wizards. If the Raptors win tonight and force Game 5 that's great, if not oh well wait until next year.
I think the Raps need to somehow force a game 5 and sent it back to Toronto than I think there is a slight chance or even some confidence
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Swervin81
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And there's his 3rd. Probably should be his 2nd, but Lowry's just ****ing awful. Total mental midget this series.
Swervin81
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Say Casey, your job's kinda on the line, you get maybe try some different lineups out there. It's not like you have anything to lose. Especially when this team is giving zero ***** on defense.
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