GAME THREAD: Will We Win against the wily WSH Wizards without Wall? (Lowry's back!)

[RandomGuy]

http://directtv.me/stream7.html

[Raptor_11]

firstrowsports is working pretty good right now

[Soft Euro]

stream

[WJF]

Any stream I cat get on an iPad...I an useless at this stuff

[tucas]

I know it's just preseason but I don't like to see bad habits start in the preseason that could translate to the regular season. We can't be giving up 30+ points in the first quarter.

[Raptor_11]

pretty typical first quarter for Toronto. Where the hell is bargniani? Did coach just tell him to tone it down offensively till the season starts or what? he should be owning washington

[imaginelino]

He has to take command on the offense.. be aggressive..ask for the ball and know what to do with it as soon as you get it..last year in that 12 game stretch he was on the attack.. he was confident.. which clearly is lacking now.. too bad.. cause the season could be really exciting if he is scoring 20+ with the talent we have supporting him

[theycallmeZZ]

Did they just say that Ed's option was picked up?

Subtle.

[Chr1s1anL]

Did they just say that Ed's option was picked up?

Subtle.

Yah it was announced about an hour ago

[Miekenstien]

really like demar deep in the paint post ups

[Ambidextrious]

good first half filled with excitment! glad to see they clawed back after the first quarter. this team is looking great so far.

[white men can't jump]

I really like that JV fights hard on FT rebounds

[ReubenJRD]

As soon as Kyle started being aggressive in terms of his offensive scoring, the team looked extremely strong. He will be the reason we make playoffs this season.

Demar has been GREAT in the first half, love his ability to post up. JV very impressive as well.

2nd half here we go!

[Chr1s1anL]

Best thing about that JV dunk is that he acted like it was nothing

[tucas]

If Valanciunas can work on his putbacks on offensive rebounds he'll be unreal. Other then the odd mistake it's scary how far along he is.

[imaginelino]

wow bargnani actually ran back for that one.. good rebound.. we need more of that from him

[connected]

What do you guys think of fields? do you think he could be a glue guy - a jack of all trades (some offensive, 3s, defensive and hustle) at the SF position?

[Red and White]

What do you guys think of fields? do you think he could be a glue guy - a jack of all trades (some offensive, 3s, defensive and hustle) at the SF position?

What I have seen so far is him being rather dormant on offense, but when his man helps off of him for whatever reason (Bargs, Lowry, Demar getting to the rim) he makes the right play, cuts, and gets a layup. He has also been working hard on the fast break.

If he could get his three point shot under control he could be an important role player on this team.

[Chr1s1anL]

Kyle Lowry really pushes the ball up putting pressure on the D

[imaginelino]

I think he has a better environment here to develop into one than what there is in New York. He seems to be in position and in control and moves well without the ball, his shot hasn't been dropping, but its pre season so..