Game 2: Brooklyn Nets 95 - Toronto Raptors 100 (Series Tied 1-1)

[themasao]

i'm just saying they don't match up horribly against us at all. JV would hold us back against the wizards. but against brooklyn, JV has a huge advantage.

True, though we are at a size disadvantage at pretty much every other positions against the nets. I think on the whole we match-up somewhat better against the nets. Beal and Ariza shoot well but don't really penetrate, while Wall penetrates but can't shoot.

I think our bigs are more or less even.

And I like the idea of Wall trying to be a hero, and shooting them out of close games (though admittedly we didn't see that tonight).

[yabadabayolo]

True, though we are at a size disadvantage at pretty much every other positions against the nets. I think on the whole we match-up somewhat better against the nets. Beal and Ariza shoot well but don't really penetrate, while Wall penetrates but can't shoot.

I think our bigs are more or less even.

And I like the idea of Wall trying to be a hero, and shooting them out of close games (though admittedly we didn't see that tonight).

Or he could shoot them into games

Plus walls speed scares the shit outta me in a 7 game series

[themasao]

Or he could shoot them into games

Plus walls speed scares the shit outta me in a 7 game series

I mean, anything is possible. Wall is not a shooter. If anyone gets hot, it'll be Beal or Ariza.

Moreover, Walls speed isn't as much of a threat -- pace tends to slow in playoffs, fastbreak teams (and players) tend to suffer.

[psrs1]

These guys have a golden opportunity to make a name for themselves. We need to bounce back next game. Demar and TRoss need to step it up for us to win. I would suggest using Fields as other posters have mentioned. Salmons has been dissappointing after the all star break but I still think he can bounce back. The guys need to calm their nerves and make sure they get a good nights sleep before the game.

Fields should get a shot at covering JJ. Definitely want to avoid Vasquez on Williams.

[psrs1]

If Amir is really having trouble guarding Pierce, Then I would say put Landry in at the 4 because he can easily defend Pierce and Landry is a solid rebounder and has solid size at 6'8

Good point.

[yabadabayolo]

I mean, anything is possible. Wall is not a shooter. If anyone gets hot, it'll be Beal or Ariza.

Moreover, Walls speed isn't as much of a threat -- pace tends to slow in playoffs, fastbreak teams (and players) tend to suffer.

His blow yes are just deadly, but only when he's engaged

[Joey]

So apparently the ESPN guy who blew the fuse got caught once and did it again! Bastards!

Raptors spokesman Jim LaBumbard said the problem was accidentally caused by a member of the ESPN broadcast crew who twice plugged something into the wrong spot.

Source

Actually a good article overall as well.

[Machine]

ugh I feel like ive already waited a week for game 2. Wish it was tomorrow.

[consmap]

I don't know why, but I feel worse about the Game 1 loss today than yesterday.

Really want the team to get revenge on Tuesday.

[Just Is]

Wiz matchup with us horribly that's why Im sure we could beat them in 6

The Wizard forums that I was looking on were hoping for Chicago for that exact reason (the common thought was that they match up better against Chicago and the only advantage was Chicago having a much better coach). They generally did not want any part of Toronto.

[The Great One]

Barkley just now: The Toronto Raptors are going to beat the Brooklyn Nets.

[GLF]

Barkley just now: The Toronto Raptors are going to beat the Brooklyn Nets.

And what were his reasoning for thinking that?

[MACK11]

I never knew Barkley was a fan of DeMar ahaha

[MACK11]

And what were his reasoning for thinking that?

We were to nervous and we didn't play our game
He believes our nervousness would be gone by game 2 and we can beat these old geezers

LMAO

[The Great One]

And what were his reasoning for thinking that?

Raptors are the better team. And i agree w/ him.