The Raps are in a three way tie for 5th overall

[rightsideup]

So were do we fit talent wise in the league? overachieving or under
Clearly golden State has the best talent in the nba but who rounds out the top ten?

[CalgaryRapsFan]

I think Toronto is on the bubble for top-10 overall, as far as overall talent level and contender status for this season. I'd probably list them right around 10-11th.

Toronto is in a 5-team pack that is clearly in a class of their own in the EC (though some would argue that TOR/WAS are alone as 2nd tier EC teams), but their place in the overall league standings is undoubtedly aided by playing an unbalanced schedule in the EC. There are 9 good teams in the WC, meaning there are 14 teams fighting to land in the top-10.

As we've seen with teams like OKC (Durant & Westbrook) and LAC (Griffin), all it takes is a single injury to impact a team's chances, so it's definitely a fluid list.

[007]

I think we're a contender for winning the East, but either Atlanta or a Western Conference team will win the championship.

[3inthekeon]

I think we've played 7 more games at home than on the road.

[blackjitsu]

I think we've played 7 more games at home than on the road.

Not sure your point being we're so far above .500 and the gap between the top 5 teams in the East and the rest of the conference is so massive. If the Raps lost all 7 of those road games they would at worst be 6th in the East. But that fails to recognize that they have a better road record (percentage wise) than the Hawks.

I think Calgary's assumption that the Raps are in the pack of top 5 teams in the East is an accurate, and fair place to start the debate. I'm not sure that your insinuation of home/road is a relevant counterpoint to that idea.

[GoldenBaller]

It's not gay when it's in a three waayyy

*I hope this doesn't get deleted*

[Bonus Jonas]

I think Toronto is on the bubble for top-10 overall, as far as overall talent level and contender status for this season. I'd probably list them right around 10-11th.

Toronto is in a 5-team pack that is clearly in a class of their own in the EC (though some would argue that TOR/WAS are alone as 2nd tier EC teams), but their place in the overall league standings is undoubtedly aided by playing an unbalanced schedule in the EC. There are 9 good teams in the WC, meaning there are 14 teams fighting to land in the top-10.

As we've seen with teams like OKC (Durant & Westbrook) and LAC (Griffin), all it takes is a single injury to impact a team's chances, so it's definitely a fluid list.

I mean we also had a pretty big injury and that didn't really affect our team's chances at all

[CNinja26]

I think we have a fringe Top 10 team.

1-3 are definitely Atlanta/GSW/Memphis (no order)

4-6 is probably Houston/San Antonio/Chicago (if healthy)

7-8 is OKC/Portland

Then pretty much any one of Toronto, Cleveland, Washington, LAC and Dallas can grab the last two spots. I suppose most people would give Cleveland, LAC, and Dallas the edge, then Toronto, then Washington. I personally think we can compete with any of these teams and can land a spot 8-10.

[The Great One]

Raptors clearly overachieving. 5th overall? they're not this good people. Don't et your hopes up.

Kudos to the coaching staff. They've done a great job. Imagine if we had a legit SUPERSTAR?

[007]

Raptors clearly overachieving. 5th overall? they're not this good people. Don't et your hopes up.

Kudos to the coaching staff. They've done a great job. Imagine if we had a legit SUPERSTAR?

Believe in Masai, or at least in Free Agency

[rightsideup]

Raptors clearly overachieving. 5th overall? they're not this good people. Don't et your hopes up.

Kudos to the coaching staff. They've done a great job. Imagine if we had a legit SUPERSTAR?

n0t that I disagree with y0u but there is an0ther thread calling f0r the c0aches head.

[GoldenBaller]

n0t that I disagree with y0u but there is an0ther thread calling f0r the c0aches head.

Your 0's are moderately mind freaking.

[rightsideup]

Your 0's are moderately mind freaking.

they are zer0's ha ha

[MACK11]

they are zer0's ha ha

Is your O button broken?

[rightsideup]

yup