Quick Reaction: Raptors 83 vs Bucks 100

Had it not been for the bench, this would have been a record book type loss for the Raptors; fortunately, Quincy led the charge from the back of the line.

Toronto Raptors83FinalRecap | Box Score100Milwaukee Bucks
Amir Johnson, PF 25 MIN | 1-7 FG | 0-0 FT | 6 REB | 1 AST | 2 STL | 2 BLK | 3 TO | 2 PTS | -22Was almost invisible tonight, but contributed across the board somehow. Uhm…he didn’t miss a free throw; that counts for something!
Rudy Gay, SF 23 MIN | 1-10 FG | 2-2 FT | 8 REB | 2 AST | 0 STL | 1 BLK | 1 TO | 4 PTS | -19Garbage-that was some ugly shooting; even missed a dunk from under the rim. I realize he’s still probably injured, but lets shut him down already and spread some more minutes around.
Jonas Valanciunas, C 26 MIN | 3-9 FG | 6-6 FT | 3 REB | 0 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 0 TO | 12 PTS | -1Started the game very strong, giving Sanders a lot of trouble on both ends of the floor, but was a non-factor (like everyone else) for the rest of the game. Even though Drew Gooden, of all people, got under his skin when the human victory flag was brought into the game, it was nice to see he played hard to the last second.
Kyle Lowry, PG 23 MIN | 3-9 FG | 0-1 FT | 4 REB | 4 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 3 TO | 7 PTS | -19His only impact was with 30 seconds left in the first half; he dropped a quick 5 points…that was it. Dropped a couple dimes, pulled down a few boards, missed a few shots, and gave Jennings enough space to hit a few deeeeeep treys in the 1st half…whatever…
DeMar DeRozan, SG 24 MIN | 6-14 FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 0 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 2 TO | 12 PTS | -25Aggressive first quarter with some jumpers and a left handed dunk, but invisible for the rest of the game; when he saw the floor that is. Basically let Ellis do whatever he wanted; hurt to watch.
Quincy Acy, SF 21 MIN | 4-7 FG | 4-4 FT | 2 REB | 2 AST | 2 STL | 0 BLK | 1 TO | 13 PTS | +8Looked like a basketball player tonight. Kid played hard, took nothing for granted and even hit a three. The Bucks bench had no idea what to expect, and he took full advantage.
Landry Fields, SF 23 MIN | 2-4 FG | 1-1 FT | 5 REB | 1 AST | 0 STL | 1 BLK | 2 TO | 5 PTS | -17D+ sounds about right…Fields does a great job of just fading into the background. Pulled down a few boards and scored a few baskets;
Sebastian Telfair, PG 25 MIN | 0-5 FG | 3-4 FT | 2 REB | 7 AST | 3 STL | 0 BLK | 3 TO | 3 PTS | +2Led the 2nd unit to redeeming some of the starters self-respect. Had as many assists as the entire starting lineup; not sure if that’s a good or bad thing. Why can’t he finish with some contact off the bounce; I thought these New York kids had heart…must only be a Queens thing.
Alan Anderson, SG 22 MIN | 6-10 FG | 1-1 FT | 2 REB | 1 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 1 TO | 14 PTS | +10He hit some tough shots, and is earning himself a few more dollars on the next contract; wherever it comes from. I say we keep him, the second units needs a natural scorer.
Terrence Ross, SG 28 MIN | 4-8 FG | 3-4 FT | 1 REB | 0 AST | 2 STL | 0 BLK | 0 TO | 11 PTS | 0Got out on the break and ran the floor very well. His defense was suspect at times, but overall he did a prett good job on Reddick, chasing him around.
Dwane Casey
Not sure why he doesn’t sit Gay, Amir and DeMar and give the kids some run; there’s no glory to be had right now.

Four Things We Saw

  1. Had it not been for the bench, this game would have been even more unwatchable
  2. The Raptors offense consisted of a lot of one-and-dones. Nothing new, but in a game where you’re playing a pretty good defensive team, you’d imagine the ball would be moved around a bit to get a better look. You’d be wrong if you imagined that
  3. The only thing the Raptors did well was only miss 3 from the charity stripe (20-23)
  4. Five games to go, thank jebus…
  5. It took all that I had to watch that game and not kill myself