Lowry has no comment after controversial loss – Sportsnet.ca
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry comments after a controversial loss in Sacramento.
Raptors play badly, get jobbed, lose 102-99 to Kings – Raptors HQ
The Raptors gave up 64 points in the first and third quarter and only 38 in the otherwise. To get an idea of the discrepancy between the bench and starting unit, consider that Lowry was the only starter with a positive +/- (+11) and that all four other starters were double digit minuses. For whatever reason, the starting lineup is prone to over-helping and missing rotations that result in conceding wide open three pointers, and all of this happens because of poor perimeter defence. Pascal Siakam has some nice defensive potential, but he’s a rookie. DeMarre Carroll is a total wild-card on a game to game basis. And DeMar DeRozan has regressed to David Ortiz-level one-dimensional play. They’ll need to figure this out quickly.
Take nothing away from the Kings though. As mentioned in the preview to today’s game, they are a talented but volatile team. Rudy Gay has decided to join the long line of players who live to exact revenge on the Raptors, as he registered 23 points on 9 of 13 shooting. Once again, DeMarcus Cousins was kept relatively in check, but it came at the expense of open shooters galore, as the Kings shot 11-27 on the night from 3.
Really though, beyond that, the Raptors were their own worst enemies tonight. DeRozan had a horrid game as he was held to under 20 points for the first time all season. Mix in his non-existent defence, untimely turnovers and hijacking of the offence on a poor shooting night, it’s a game he’ll want to forget quickly. Cory Joseph has been invisible all year and that continued tonight.
Spare a thought for Jonas Valanciunas and Patrick Patterson. Patterson’s cold shooting has been talked to death, but he went 3-6 tonight and played a large role in helping the Raptors claw back in the fourth quarter. Valanciunas had 19 points in the first half and 4 the rest of the way, as the Raptors totally forgot about him when the game tightened up in the second half. I’ve been understanding of it in some games, but it was inexcusable to not involve him more tonight.
Clock-blocked: Raptors lose another to Kings in game decided by buzzer | Toronto Sun
“His explanation was that it was a clock malfunction,” Casey said. “I’ve been coaching 30-some years, 37 years, college and pros, if it’s in dispute let’s play five more.”
When DeMarre Carroll inbounded the ball, the ruling was the clock did not start when it deflected off DeMarcus Cousins’ hand as it should have. But even if that’s the case, there is still the matter of the .5 seconds left on the clock when Ross let the shot go.
Regardless it was one unhappy group of Raptors that were making their way to Los Angeles late last night.
Via a pool reporter, crew chief Callahan said the replay revealed there was 2.5 seconds from the time Cousins tipped the ball to when Ross made the shot. There was 2.4 seconds left on the clock when the play began but the arena clock was not started when Cousins tipped it.
Three things we saw in a wild and mathematically weird Raptors loss to the Kings | Toronto Star
The math as we got it doesn’t work, I don’t quite get what the “digital time on the screen in the replay center” is compared to the game clock in the arena that is triggered by referees and this all screams “well, we gotta say something” to me. I’m glad the said something, I, like Dwane Casey, would like to hear more.
And I know the conspiracy theorists out there will have this as some sort of anti-Toronto thing but that’s got to stop. It’s not true, it’s a bad break on a bizarre call and if you think there is some grand plan to constantly screw the Raptors, well, maybe go watch the pucks or something because you must feel every close call is pre-ordained so why bother?
I think they blew this one badly from the get-go, though. What can be done about it? Probably nothing and sometimes sports sucks.
We’ll find out for sure today if there’s any recourse for the Raptors in some kind of protest, which will give me something to chase when we get to Los Angeles late in the afternoon Eastern time.
Game Rap: Raptors 99, Kings 102 | Toronto Raptors
SLOPPY FOURTH
Sacramento outscored Toronto 28-18 in the third and quickly stretched their lead to eight points early in the fourth before the Raptors reeled off an 11-0 run to take a three-point lead. Unfortunately, things then started to unravel for Toronto. The Kings upped their defensive intensity and forced Toronto into seven turnovers in the quarter, before the wild finish where Ross’ shot to force overtime was waived off.
NBA referee Mike Callahan pool reporter transcript below: pic.twitter.com/3Rx8ad4Lra
— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) November 21, 2016
Thoughts on the Raptors-Kings ending and more – Article – TSN
END OF RAPTORS/KINGS GAME: The NBA should be ashamed of itself for the way they handled the end of the Raptors-Kings game. Bottom line, there was a clock malfunction (clock started slightly late due to poor recognition of the ball being touched in bounds). Common sense should prevail. Either you go to overtime based upon the made shot and human error or you replay the final 2.4 seconds on the clock again between the two teams. You don’t allow people in a replay centre in New Jersey to do the ‘guesstimation’ and say the made Terrence Ross shot came after the time. How is he supposed to know that in live action? He could have easily shot the ball earlier. Bottom line, common Sense should always overrule the rules. Either OT or replay it right then and there.
Last possession by the Kings was a shot clock violation. Raptors should've had 3.2 seconds to inbound. @NBAOfficial pic.twitter.com/QfOCgxx4C1
— Billie Eyelashes (@fLiP_nosis) November 21, 2016
Late ruling goes Kings’ way as beat Raptors to end sked at four games | The Sacramento Bee
“First of all, the (replay) trigger was a clock malfunction,” said official Mike Callahan. “We had the ball deflected, and the clock didn’t start.”
Callahan added that “a digital timer on the screen in the replay center, from different angles” determined the amount of time that had elapsed.
And with that, the Kings had won, thanks to the kind of gritty defense Joerger hadn’t seen enough during the losing streak. That doesn’t mean the Kings weren’t nervous and expecting overtime. Like most struggling teams, they assumed the call would not go their way.
“I knew I tipped it. I knew he didn’t get it off in time,” Cousins said. “I knew the clock didn’t start on time. I also knew we were going into overtime. That’s how things usually work for us, meaning the Kings.”
Why might Cousins feel that way? On Nov. 13, 2014, the Kings thought they’d won a game at Memphis against Joerger’s Grizzlies when it appeared Ryan Hollins tipped an inbound pass by Vince Carter to Courtney Lee with 0.3 seconds to play to end the game. It was ruled Hollins did not tip the ball, Lee’s shot counted, and the Kings lost.
The Kings later lost their protest of that game.
Rudy Gay tosses DeRozan's shoes into the crowd #lol #wethenorth pic.twitter.com/ZZCVtIhXbK
— Sam Holako (@rapsfan) November 21, 2016
Kings 102-Raptors 99: Defense Wins the Day – Sactown Royalty
Well, that’s certainly a way to win a basketball game! In a controversial ending, the Kings escaped with a 102-99 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The final 90 seconds certainly got the blood pumping! After an emphatic Rudy Gay dunk put Sacramento up 102-97 with just over a minute and a half to play, the Kings did their best to morph into the KANGZ and give the game away. With 27 seconds remaining, Darren Collison fit in his bone-headed play of the game and fouled Kyle Lowry on a three point attempt. Thankfully, the Raptors star point guard missed one of the three free throws which put the Kings in possession of the ball with 27 seconds remaining and a three point lead. Sacramento used up the 24 seconds with a shot clock violation and gave the Raptors the ball back with 2.4 seconds on the clock. Dave Joerger decided to ignore all of basketball wisdom and instead of fouling, he decided to let Toronto try to tie the game. Unfortunately, Terrence Ross hit a buzzer-beating three! Fortunately, the refs missed Boogie tipping the ball to start the play, and the shot was ruled no good! KINGS WIN!!!!! DANCE PARTY!
DeRozan hits a cutting Carroll with a great pass #layup #wethenorth pic.twitter.com/uqzqnpDXzg
— Sam Holako (@rapsfan) November 21, 2016
Sacramento Kings Sweep Season Series Against Toronto Raptors – A Royal Pain
Defensively, Sacramento was able to limit the powerhouse duo of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry to just 20 points, but could not contain Jonas Valanciunas who recorded a whopping 19 points and 7 rebounds for the half.
In the second half of the game, the Kings had a good third quarter as they lead the Raptors 86-81 going into the final period. The Raptors threatened to rally against the Kings in the fourth, but Sacramento fought back to maintain the lead until the clock hit triple zeros.
Lowry and JV execute the PNR to perfection #wethenorth pic.twitter.com/gLjnqI7Lf2
— Sam Holako (@rapsfan) November 21, 2016
Sacramento Kings vs. Toronto Raptors | The Sacramento Bee
12: Points scored by Toronto guard DeMar DeRozan, who, entering Sunday, was the NBA’s scoring leader at 33 per game. DeRozan scored 35 points in two games against Sacramento this season, a 17.5-point average.
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Clippers-Raptors Preview: Battle Weary – Clips Nation
The Antagonist:
The Raptors may be the Clippers’ Eastern sister. (Or brother — choose your own analogy.) Toronto’s core, much like LA’s, has been together for several seasons. Despite their regular season success, they’ve achieved no more than playoff second fiddle, although their recent conference finals appearance is one more than the Clippers possess. It’s possible that Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan fall a bit short of being transcendent to the level of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, but both are undoubtedly stars, and DeRozan in particular has found a new level of production after his point guard similarly did so last season. And like the Clippers, the Raptors have begun this season displaying a new comfort level, as well as a new, more business-like, demeanor. So, two well-adjusted machines enter tonight’s game, but unfortunately, again, one must leave in disappointment.
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Game day: Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Clippers | Toronto Star
KEY MATCHUP
Pascal Siakam, Raptors, vs. Blake Griffin, Clippers. This has got difficult written all over it for the Raptors rookie, who goes up against one of the most versatile big men in the game. Griffin has added range to his jump shot and still dunks with as much power as anyone in the NBA.
