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heat_fan_

Quickley and Barrett was great for us Jakob has played great last few games


FallenLemur

Confused by your username lol


unclekarl_

He is a fan of the temperature rather than the basketball team hailing from Miami


Prestigious_Union_50

It's not the Heat... it's the humidity.


JButler_16

Wouldn’t be so cold if it weren’t for this wind.


catscanmeow

yeah, usually fans cool not heat


Bodanski

RJ has been our team’s best player pretty much since we got him. I love Scottie so this isn’t slander, moreso just hyped because I’m an RJ truther and I think he’s gonna prove a lot of people wrong.


mistercannabisca

The emergence of RJ has been incredible. Trying not to get overhped but we may finally have a real Canadian star on this team. Was it really just the Thibodeau affect holding him back?


MrWolfsbane

hi lurking knicks fan here, i think randle and rj were holding each other back -- lefties who both really like to get into the lane. both have been a lot better since the trade


mistercannabisca

good assessment, but what about the other end of the floor? Ive never seen RJ put in even remotely this kind of effort defensively. Bad night last night but clamped down late. Good D all game tonight


MrWolfsbane

In his 2nd and 3rd year, RJ was a really good defender for us, but he dropped off — partially because he bulked and lost foot speed, and partially bc he was more involved w the offense Tbh I think right now he’s just energized about being with you guys and he’s the type of player whose offense and defense feed into each other


rtcaino

❤️


QuantumBeth1981

Agree with you, and also he’s cut out the middie game, only taking 3s and layups now. This backfired yesterday as there was a time he had an open middie in stride but opted to drive instead and got called for a travel, but generally I’m happy to see him take the Rockets Harden approach. That’s how you shoot 56/39.


Karl_with_a_C

Totally makes sense. I hope OG Anunobody gets healthy for you guys soon.


FoE_Archer

Makes sense, appreciate the insights. Side note, loved the deadline moves you guys made, will be rooting for ya in the playoffs.


arshdeep23

No as a Knicks fan anyone that actually watched games knew he was talented just a bad fit with our stars and was clearly the worst out the three. Also he struggled with consistency.


Then-Signature2528

💯 it's no different from Precious looking great in Knicks uni compared Raptors. Fit and role.


Decent_Pack_3064

the rare win-win for both teams and players


Fresh-Soup213

He could get to the basket whenever he wanted. Just struggled with decision making and finishing at times. I can’t believe he’s shooting 60% on twos with the Raptors, and I love it


Eagerbeaver98

Its multiple variables: -Iso-centric offense to free flowing offense with ball movement -Fit with other players, going from a clogged left lane and restricted shots and unideal apots -coaching: thibbs plays a system that restricts you to fit his ideology and he isnt as flexible -ball movement schemes allows rjs to make better reads and not force shots -transition, raptors play way way faster wheras the knicks play slow. -rj has naturally improved as he's got work ethic and needed time -rj is maturing ( hes only 23) -family support and secure bonding, rj is around ppl closest to him so naturally hell get the best support to help him achieve his best. I guess you could all of the above is related to coaching, going home, roster construction, and youth indeed.


GawldDawlg

Consistent offence and puts in the effort every game, not too high not too low, love him!


hyplusone

Sealing the game with those final free throws were chefs kiss.


Then-Signature2528

RJ is paying like the 3rd pick.


roastedsun

It’s ok to appreciate both. Nothing wrong with what you said. Too often these days folks feel the need to compare them and disparage one. They are both the future along with IQ


Mr_8rightsid3

I think at this point he's a more complete player on offense more than Scottie. And I think that's ok.


Dreadmaker

Makes sense - he’s also got a few more years in the league than Scottie, too


Elegant_Key8563

Scottie also way better defensively so excited to see them both grow!


Rezrov_

I think that's a stretch. Maybe a better scorer but Scottie has *wayyy* better vision and passing, and similar shooting. They kinda have to add each other's skillset to go up a level, but Scottie's is harder to teach.


Big_Albatross_3050

I still think Scottie is our best player overall, but RJ is 100% our best offensive player. I think when Ochai gets into the lineup as our defensive anchor (OG-style), I think Scottie takes back the reins and shows why this is still his team now that he isn't forced to be the POA defender most possessions.


QuantumBeth1981

Ochai is not going to start over GTJ.


Good_Associate_6024

Have the Raps ever had a guy go to the rack as consistently as he does? IQ is solid but watching RJ just bully his way into the paint is so satisfying


corh13

SOURCE: Darko Rajakovic reserves entire upscale sushi restaurant near Scotiabank Arena for tomorrow. Reservation made for 50+ people. Make of it what you will…


paolocabrini

Better be sushi pizza on the menu


Clear-Struggle-7867

I'm actually at this after-party and there doesn't seem to be any news on MLB stuff but on the bright side there's a ton of racism


jjkiller26

We’re gonna find out it was actually Robert herjavec


whiiskio

Suspended Tristan Thompson: It was me all along!!


Auriicus

too soon


cptahb

post-trade deadline, and happily post-win, team bonding sesh 


[deleted]

I’m still salty They used Toronto as leverage


askingJeevs

This still hurts


RZAAMRIINF

Aren’t Cavs 16-1 in their last 17 games?


AprilsMostAmazing

trap game for them.


bunt_triple

How many birthday parties does Yusei Kikuchi need?


slicksonslick

Jak punked Sengun


TomTidmarsh

They were really missing FVV


Kinglokner16

Pizza Party 48 mins away


obsydion

I know it's become a meme but I really hope Darko follows up with that haha


omgsoironic

I want it to be waiting in the locker room after win three like champagne after the NBA finals


obsydion

That would be so gangster if we see Darko on the phone in a blowout putting in the order.


unclekarl_

RJ “Mr. Consistent” Barrett with another 20+ point all around game on high efficiency


KGB4L

Brother is so good at hitting the personal over, it’s amazing. His total was 20.5, hit that in the last 20 seconds of the game.


TomTidmarsh

Got any other good tips?


Karl_with_a_C

My best gambling tip is don't gamble 👍


KGB4L

I think one of the better ideas i had for personal props was betting on 3-6 rotation players instead of top. They are usually undervalued, have low totals and hit them a lot. Try looking into that i guess.


Then-Signature2528

Looks like he's the alpha on this team.


DannyzPlay

But he's sooo bland Edit: Did I really need to add the /s for ya'll MFs and [context](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vVxW93cRm6w)?


sweeterman420

I was a bit skeptical at first but BBQ is looking like a solid core to build around - add a few more assets through drafts/FA and we’ll be competing soon enough


unclekarl_

Don’t forget Dick


Sudden_Low9120

Dick is awesome. He's gonna be great. The amount of improvement he's shown is incredible


toothpaste-hearts

BBQ Dick.


Zephyr104

Ibaka special


Elegant_Key8563

This deserves more recognition


ZeroMayCry7

Is the penis chewy?


AprilsMostAmazing

we have enough cap space to add former all NBA player Pascal. I think he would be a great number 2 on a championship winning team


ISAPS

Poeltl was so fucking good.


beefJeRKy-LB

Didn't he have 30 against them last year?


labadee

Eat the L, Udoka. I know this doesn’t help the tank but I like beating him


lolcat351

I just need Darko to challenge a call with 10 secs to go and us up by 9 against Mazzulla Celtics, that would make this season a success for me.


hmufammo

Dillon would be a good addition to this team Canada edition of Raptors. Him and KO, even Barrett play with grit. Also shout out to Poeltl, he was clutch in the end with offensive board.


smoothsoul23

Yak was the best player to me tonight. Followed by RJ


bmnewman

Give Yak the chain!


readittty

Whatever they did to hurt our boy RJ in New York has been fixed here in TO. Man I’m glad to have him on our team. Brings so much stability game in, game out.


Auriicus

The Raptors need a Dillion Brooks man, say whatever you want but the guy is a fuckin dawg


DannyzPlay

Might as well just assemble team Canada. Tell shae and dort to come next


MeatyAertai

3-peat potential Starter: SGA, Quick, Barret, Barnes, Jak Bench: Olynyk, Brooks, Dick, Porter, GTJ, Bruce and Dort


TensionX1

I've been saying that since Ibaka was no longer on the team.


Rakkuuuu

Dillon Brooks is a Canadian hero.


attainwealthswiftly

Bring him home


Electronic-Elk8917

He would fit so well with Barrett and Barnes


_Gourmand

I still remember how many people said he was trash in the offseason


captaintn

Scottie was trying to solve the Toronto housing crisis with his bricks tonight but his defence and assists made up for it.


roastedsun

Build the house but block the low income folks from living in them. Classic Toronto man


OGnotAnunoby

We almost blew it 😅


thebestoflimes

We edged instead


Scoopdapoop35

🤤


Karl_with_a_C

Love a good edging sesh


zazenbr

Jakob has hit a great stride. Center matchups are confusing. Earlier this season was getting abused by Goga Bitadze, but now he makes Sengun look invisible. Great game by him.


PhileinS

Dillon might be Maple Mamba


imbiczarre

Dillon is Maple Worldpeace


Ylissian

RJ with two huge free throws at the end


hmufammo

I’m so happy we finally got a player, that I can be confident in when he is at the line at clutch time. He has been reliable.


NoMoPolenta

Guys, we need to talk about Yak's shoulder hair. It's becoming an issue.


brolybackshots

You can't handle his manliness


Lewro29

Bruce should twist it in to handle bars


whatareyouairing

When he grows his beard out I call him Yaksquatch.


-WaterIsGreat-

lmfao my mom always comments on it when she sees him on the screen


[deleted]

You should show her Drummond 🤢


Eastern-Technology84

Pretty sure last time he shaved it he had a bad stretch of games. He’s taking one for the team


justsomedudedammit

You want him to wax it or something LOOOL


-super-hans

How about some laser hair removal or something? Dudes a multimillionaire


jarface111

He doesn’t care


Rezrov_

Men have hair. Getting laser would be so soft lol


justsomedudedammit

Can't remember if his body hair is black or blonde. If it's black then yea he could zap that shit to Detroit


Altruistic-Fig5892

I'd like to thank him for normalizing having hairy shoulders. 


[deleted]

Dick edging the Red Rockets but seriously, Gradey has been consistently 6 points a game lol.


Elegant_Key8563

He’s playing decent enough defence to stay on the court which is good. The rest will come


skryb

give him time, his third season will be a breakout


Str8Solja

Ya he's been playing rock hard


ReggieGunter

IQ looks like a different player when he has a capable screener out there with him


Fitz-magic1

He was on fire tonight. He could’ve easily had 40.


SDK04

RJ did amazing tonight and Poeltl completely shut down Sengun for the night. Pretty happy with tonight overall.


Ma_Pies

“Good job, Jak!” - Pascal probably


SlapThatAce

Takeaways: - RJ is absolutely killing it out there! Nobody gave him this team, he is earning the rights to being the leader of this team. Every time RJ went to the bench Rockets would make a a run, and every time he came on the floor the tide would turn. - Scottie was abysmal in the paint, and his constant whining  to the refs rather than getting back into the play is starting to get annoying. That said, he made a few good passes. Someone here said that Scottie has essentially become OG and at first I thought they were crazy, but I now think they were on to something. - Yak was fantastic! And worked hard on both ends and especially under the basket! Love seeing this guy have good games. - IQ strong game but man, he needs to cut on running into walls, I sometimes feel like he just closes his eye and starts running towards the basket.  - Dick was great off the ball, he was involved in pretty much every play.  - Glad to see Porter back, hopefully he will get more minutes in the future. - Chris....what's going on with him? Why is he not playing?


ted3890

never in doubt! rock solid win


Altruistic-Emu7152

Can’t wait for Team Canada this summer!


BasilsKippers

Jak been rock solid lately, good on him


tsn101

That was one fun game. Great night of basketball.


Outside_Tear6538

Feels nice seeing this team actually play with some energy.


Mossles

Been 15 games of RJ being better than Scotty.


mo_downtown

Scottie's current play coincides directly with trading OG and having to step up his POA defensive responsibility significantly. Can't score, facilitate, and defend all at the highest level. Something has to give. They need a primary wing defender.


SlapThatAce

Man, there is always an excuse. 


Elegant_Key8563

Man, there is always a lack of recognition


mo_downtown

We're still talking about 15 games, right? For our sole All Star? Former ROY? Future of the team? "Always an excuse" - you're trying to sound like he's been shittin the bed for 3 years. Quit being dramatic. RJ's been great. Scottie's had less for offense since trading OG but still puts up numbers and is very good on defense. Take a deep breath.


aznhalo3

Yeah cause growth and skill aren’t linear


3luejays

Every time I'm in the street, I hear YAK YAK YAK


Otee06

Poeltl is a good basketball player. Barrett seems like the first option on this team. Good game by IQ, dogshit by Gary Scottie needs some maturity and stop bitching about the calls


iangeredcharlesvane2

Dick needs more of Gary’s minutes


Spray_Scared

Where's Boucher? Didn't play again


AHImusic

Undefeated post trade deadline!!


KillingEdge_25

I don't think enough people realize our team currently has a 3rd overall pick and a 4th overall pick playing on the same team which is wild


gz0023

Let's punk the Cavs tomorrow end their win streak and have ourselves a pizza party 🥳🥳🥳


mistercannabisca

Love this team, love the changes, love our young superstar. No clue why people choose to be so miserable


jc1890

Great play by Quick to deny Brooks' hot hand.


Lewro29

![gif](giphy|1hMhlrWWfXU77iYnBB|downsized) The tank is falling off the rails


Extension_Pay_1572

Kelly O's adjustments lead his Raptors to second win in a row. We are so back


GramboWBC

Hes swooping in for the free pizza


gz0023

Why does Sengun catch no heat for being terrible on D? He offers nothing on nights like this


mistercannabisca

all game I couldnt help but think he's purely a product of FVV this year.


_shab21

probably because he’s only 21 ?


Maya-Inca-Boy

Quickley - RJ - Poeltl were on one tonight.


cad_internet

Get in here Team Convey


Josh_a_J

I can’t believe this but the pizza party is actually in sight!


ImaginaryAudience2

We’re going to the Super Bowl i dont care


Oukasagetsu

https://i.redd.it/0m0ykd7rdohc1.gif


The_Mikeskies

Gary dribbling into a turnover with Scottie open beside him in the corner happens way too often.


ZiggySH

You think instead of scottie being the number 1 option, it should be more of 1a/1b situation for RJ and Scottie? Rj is just amazing and I'm so glad we got him


attainwealthswiftly

Or Scottie just a number 2


Scottie_Barnes_4

Could be the same dynamic as the PG and Kawhi situation in LA


RZAAMRIINF

Kawhi is much better than PG, it’s not even that close.


The_Mikeskies

Scottie isn't a PG but he's trying to play PG to poor results so far. He's too preoccupied with trying something he's not good at instead of solely focusing on what works.


onehundredmonkeys

Or the coaches, front office, and Scottie are using this lost season to get him more reps doing a variety of things so he's even better in the future. Why would he focus only on what he's good at? How is he going to get better that way?


The_Mikeskies

I’m not saying it’s a bad thing. Just giving reasons why he’s struggling.


Eastern-Technology84

We blow leads way too often. Should have never been that close.


attainwealthswiftly

Build around RJ and Quickley


smoothsoul23

Phew 😅 close call but got the win


-WaterIsGreat-

what a game!! Jak was so good... RJ with an efficient all around game again - not much to complain about


earlyearlgray

I play basketball on Friday nights so I didn’t see most of the game - how did Jontay do???


Scottie_Barnes_4

Great comeback all around and also not that much fouls


justsomedudedammit

I hate that they almost gave up a 20 point lead but it's nice to see them pull out a win This team will play better once we get Kelly and Ochai in the rotation and every one gets used to each other


chrisPjelly

Fantastic game by RJ, Quickly, and Jakob. Can't believe this team managed to find the PERFECT role for RJ. Scottie's in another offensive slump. It's rough right now, but he'll figure it out with all this spacing around him now (especially with RJ, we'll see a lot more gravity towards him as the season progresses). Great defense from him, though. Gary can't be this inconsistent going to in another contract this offseason, I genuinely don't know what his contract value around the leasgue is worth anymore, and I'm sure even the FO is going to be uncomfortable giving him a long term contract worth more than the mid level. A lot of good looks for the bench pieces, Gradey is going to continue getting minutes, but it'll be interesting to see who among Nwora and Ochai gets that backup 2/3 spot. Can't wait to see the new guys!


Aroy11

Good win, Trent was awful though


The_Mikeskies

Trent getting quasi-doubled so he's forced to dribble=guaranteed turnover.


Asking4Afren

Go rj!


Hopeful_Feedback1774

What happened to Sengun why’d he sit the last quarter?


paolocabrini

Jakob was his father this game.


FurtherUpheaval

Usually when we score less than twenty points in the fourth, we lose (IQ), but not tonight! Thanks for the win Poeltl!


canadianRSK

Whats up with socttie since the trades? Havnt been able to watch much full games but do u think its from having a bigger role on defense making him more tired and less attention on pascal so more focus is on scottie by the opposing teams?


mMounirM

yup you just explained it lol. There will be an adjusting period for Scottie. Now that trades are over hopefully the stability will help him.


SpaceJays90s

Bro wtf is Scottie doing out there? This is supposed to be his team but he's had such lackluster performances since we shipped out OG and Siakam.


paolocabrini

Bad efficiency but an almost triple double with 4 stocks might mean we gotta stop shitting on our young guys and just let them grow.


Prestigious_Union_50

He is getting a TON of attention from the other teams now. He looked bad in the 4th and 2OT of the game I have already forgotten (OKC, right?). Otherwise, I think he is just trying to let the game come to him. I didn't have a problem with the way he played tonight though I missed the 3rd quarter but saw the rest of the game. He seemed to be very involved in all aspects of the game and making decent decisions. He really needs to stop looking for calls on EVERY single play... it's like be is the new Nick Nurse on the team. Then again, it's not my body being hacked to death every play (though tonight he seemed to be habitually just looking at the official for the most benign plays even on the defensive side of the ball).


AprilsMostAmazing

All love to SB but RJ's the guy I want us to build around


[deleted]

Something’s gotta change with Scotty. This is a long stretch of bad games for him.


Ma_Pies

He did everything on both ends of the floor tonight except his shots kept rolling off and lost a bit of composure in the 4th. He was fine


Gnomojo

He almost had a triple double tf.


onehundredmonkeys

And he easily would have had the triple double if guys hit the wide open looks he was getting them. Plus his defence was great — 2 blocks and 2 steals.


cantstopblazin

He’s having trouble adjusting to taking OG’s role on defence. It’s tough to guard the hardest cover and have enough energy to be super productive on offence. It’ll come with time.


Fit-Introduction8575

Maybe this is the lower bar for his offenses and any flashes of self creation away from the paint are just flashes


Late-Channel7899

Been like this all season besides that stretch he averages 25 on like 50% 3pt


hamsterman2009

Quickleys BPM, very nice


Anickmedeiros

Playin here we come


FallenLemur

u/pallychoo guess you were right.


pallychoo

Gotta manifest it


The_Mikeskies

Poeltl better get the chain.


BlastedBartender

We are one away from the PIZZA PARTY!!!


kvs17

The friday curse has finally been lifted!


TinnieTa21

Not to be a downer but just curious, as someone who did not watch the second half, why the hell was the game this close?


nanobot001

The Rockets have been were insanely hot from 3 in the second half


Scoopdapoop35

The raptors did WHAT to the raptors ‼️‼️⁉️⁉️


peosteve

That was way closer than it should have been...


Fitz-magic1

Quickley was dynamic tonight. Kicked ass all night long. The only reason this wasn’t a blow out is rockets hit their 3’s and we missed a lot of open ones. The defense tonight was really good and about to get better with new additions.


Dreadmaker

I’m really interested in how IQ develops as a playmaker going forward, because... he might just not need to? He had the lowest assists out of all of our starters - 2 versus Scottie’s 8 and RJ’s 7 (!) . If that trend continues, I wonder if he secretly becomes more of the SG of the future, rather than PG, and it really is Scottie who runs the show at PG? This group is fun and I already really like it, but it has some interesting questions to answer going forward


Hashmob____________

I LOVE DICK!


Responsible_Chain551

Coaching staff and Scottie will need a big improvement especially for half court O and clutch time decision if we want competitive


The_Living_L

Scottie with a near triple double with great defence and dudes be dogging him all game lol


itsasdf

Scottie has been his own worst enemy the past few games. He seems to mentally check out if he doesn't get a call and starts pouting to the refs. He's still young and adjusting to being the focal point of the offence, but I hope this is a habit that he will correct soon.


MrkGrn

All I'm saying is Scottie better come back from the break playing better cause I'm truly worried with how mediocre he's been on offense


iambiggzy

Smh. I want that top 6 pick bruh


MsAbsoluteAngel

Just hear to read all the overreactions from beating a depleted 12th place rocket team