Raptors Weekly Podcast, Dec 8 – Statement Games

The 2-1 week serves as the backdrop for Will and Andrew returning to the pod and talking how the Raptors fare in the wide open East. The only thing longer than the topic list is the list of complaints lodged against Terrence Ross.

The 2-1 week serves as the backdrop for Will and Andrew returning to the pod and talking how the Raptors fare in the wide open East. The only thing longer than the topic list is the list of complaints lodged against Terrence Ross.

Part 1:

  • Mercator maps
  • Terrence Ross’s effort vs Cavs
  • Ross struggling with screens
  • Should Ross start?
  • Valanciunas vs Anderson Varejao
  • Cleveland’s layup line
  • Raptors need for interior defense and shot blocking
  • JV’s nervousness and processing time
  • Amir Johnson vs Cavs – huge game
  • Kyle Lowry’s 39-points against Utah
  • Are we overly dependent on Lowry’s individual brilliance?
  • The objective of Raptors offensive sets compared to other teams
  • Achilles’ heel for the Raptors offense come playoff time
  • Setting Jonas up in the half-court

Part 2

  • Reviewing Greivis Vasquez starting SG performance – was he the right choice?
  • The Raptors need for two ball-handlers at all times
  • Vasquez’s effect on Lou Williams’ mini-slump
  • Lou Williams’ end of quarter “plays”
  • Tweaking lineups to accommodate for DeRozan’s absence
  • People calling for Bruno
  • Talking about the wide-openness of the East
  • Is the Raptors #1 position true?
  • The biggest tragedy of the DeRozan injury
  • The myth of the “remaining tough schedule”

Part 3

  • Would Kenneth Faried actually be a good fit in Toronto?
  • Searching for shot-blocking options (on Denver)
  • Nuggets preview
  • Lawson, Faried possibly out
  • Cleveland predictions; small ball center 2Pat
  • How bad is Indiana? Horrible but better than last year in a weird way
  • The Knicks are losing and losing hilariously
  • Should the Raptors “honour” Andrea Bargnani?
  • Who gets fired first – Derek Fisher or Brian Shaw?
  • Is Derek Fisher a worse coach then Scott Brooks if Derek Fisher brings Derek Fisher off the bench?
  • Carmelo Anthony’s about to fake an injury

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