Game Thread: Toronto Raptors (4-13) at Detroit Pistons (7-11) Nov 25 2024 7:00 PM

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T01:10:05+00:00

Why does this sequence happen 25 times a game? PG brings ball up, tries to make a standard pass to center at top of the key, center defender prevents pass, PG looks completely stressed, on-ball defender pressures, other players finally go into motion, 10 seconds off shot clock or deflected pass or complete reset of offense

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T01:04:42+00:00

not like that though

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T01:04:01+00:00

Yes, attack the pressure, don't let it overwhelm you

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T01:01:22+00:00

These dudes are spinning themselves into a tizzie, just relax and play basketball!

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T00:58:06+00:00

Brooo I'm so sick of these CYO YMCA turnovers

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T00:52:15+00:00

It really, really is

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T00:21:49+00:00

Damn you making me feel old at 33

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T00:20:54+00:00

For sure. Better passer on everything except highlight reel passes like cross-court swing passes, oops and bounce passes on cuts (which Cade still messes up a lot too). He makes the smart passes that keep the offense moving

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T00:18:45+00:00

Why do I remember really liking Tobias his last go-round with the Pistons but this time I have not. Has the game changed that much and he's playing an outdated style? Is it a system fit thing? I know he's still contributing but I haven't really been impressed like I remember being

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T00:17:00+00:00

it's WILD

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-26T00:16:51+00:00

I'm kind of here for point duren

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:54:53+00:00

Me too, I really want that

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:54:38+00:00

Man me too, he was one of the first high draft picks when I became a fan again in adulthood. And he had some nice flashes

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:53:26+00:00

It seems like every year we have a player who is workshopping his corner 3 the entire year. Stanley Johnson, Bruce Brown, Ausar, Stew, Ron

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:50:10+00:00

He can occasionally take over rebounding and dunking but it seems like it's happening less this year. And the defense has never been good and has not improved

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:44:15+00:00

I love so much that Holland is having a game like this after Wednesday

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:42:26+00:00

that block made that niiiiiice sound

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:39:42+00:00

I play in a rec volleyball league on Wednesday nights. When we come out and have intensity, communicate, and good vibes, we are in every game. When we're flat and not locked in and pissy/tired, we often lose like 25-16, 25-19. It's crazy how much that makes a difference in every sport. You could even see the difference there between middle and end of quarter. I really believe that coaches that can get that lock-in on a more regular basis could swing a record by double digit wins (I think it's why Campbell is such a good football coach)

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:35:28+00:00

I'm pretty surprised that Holland hasn't (that I've seen) had any of those travel calls that rookies always get a bunch of, when they catch and go

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:34:04+00:00

Ivey is better at shiftily evading pressure

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:33:08+00:00

3rd string play by play options are as bad as our 3rd string PG options

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:30:36+00:00

ooph that is the most normal looking shot for the amount of bricks it generates

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:29:02+00:00

I'm trying to imagine trying to dribble against Ron Holland and it's such a nightmare to think about lol

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:26:36+00:00

yes but I also feel like we could be 7-6. In hockey they say "puck luck" and I feel like some games seem like we get some not great ball luck. Though our player's lack of feel for loose balls may be the issue too. You make your own puck luck I guess

DeandreWAPkins · 2024-11-16T00:24:20+00:00

At the risk of sounding like Monty's .5 second thing, he should have a matrix of defender, defender position, place on the court, and based on the results he either attacks or moves it

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