Official 2014 Toronto Raptors Playoff thread/Roll Call

[Legends66NBA7]

Raptors with a 105-103 win vs the Celtics, officially clinch a playoff spot since 2008.

Were back in the postseason, fellas. Come share your thoughts and expectations here. :cheers: :cheers:


ROLLCALL

Legends66NBA7
kaiteng
Himan12
Grey Dawn
kwajo
Just2McFly
moe94
BurningHammer
Finger Roll
Zan Tabak
kmart
Prodigy
Bcogswell
avonbarksdale
brwnman
red1
Jballer
bokes15
Kungfro
Chamberlain
BRabbiT

[kaiteng]

Next: Atlantic Division Champion.

http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/raptors-atlantic-division-banner.jpg

One is certainly not enough! :rockon:

[Himan12]

First time they've been in the playoffs since I joined this site. :lol



**** you BC. I'm happy for derozan and amir especially, must have been tough going through all those losing seasons.

[Grey Dawn]

Woo-hoo!

Please bring on Washington, Atlanta, or Charlotte, and not the Bulls or Nets (I don't think the nets are that great but that they are by far the team refs would help out/fav our the most)

:D

[Legends66NBA7]

First time they've been in the playoffs since I joined this site. :lol



**** you BC. I'm happy for derozan and amir especially, must have been tough going through all those losing seasons.

Same. :oldlol:

I'm so happy they both interviewed after the game ended. DeMar and Amir have played with 56 different teammates in the 5 years in Toronto:

Quincy Acy
Alexis Ajinca
Solomon Alabi
D.J. Augustin
Alan Anderson
David Andersen
Marcus Banks
Leandro Barbosa
Andrea Bargnani
Jerryd Bayless
Rasual Butler
Marco Belinelli
Chris Bosh
Dwight Buycks
Jose Calderon
Anthony Carter
Ed Davis
Austin Daye
Nando De Colo
Justin Dentmon
Joey Dorsey
Ronald Dupree
Reggie Evans
Landry Fields
Gary Forbes
Sundiata Gaines
Rudy Gay
Aaron Gray
Tyle Hansbrough
Chuck Hayes
Jarrett Jack
James Johnson
Trey Johnson
Linas Klieza
Kyle Lowry
John Lucas
Jamaal Magloire
Dominic McGuire
Pops Mensah-Bonsu
Steve Novak
Rasho Nesterovic
Patrick O'Bryant
Patrick Patterson
Mickael Pietrus
Terrence Ross
John Salmons
Peja Stojakovic
Julyan Stone
Sebastian Telfair
Hedo Turkoglu
Ben Uzoh
Jonas Valanciunas
Greivis Vasquez
Sonny Weems
Antoine Wright
Julian Wright


Chemistry and health, among things the Raptors control, have been a huge reason to where the Raptors are right now.

[Legends66NBA7]

Oh yeah, before I forget.

If a moderator can sticky this thread, would much appreciate it.

[kwajo]

So pumped! I haven't been this excited about the Raps since they got Rasho back the last time.

[Just2McFly]

leggo! are we gonna go to games together and shit too?

[Legends66NBA7]

leggo! are we gonna go to games together and shit too?

Hmm.. I wouldn't mind. Just need to know when the dates are and see who's down.

I'm in Mississauga, so I just need to plan ahead of time.

[Brizzly]

Congrats Canada!!!!!:cheers: :cheers:

[moe94]

We Here Now

[BurningHammer]

Please be Wizards first.

[Legends66NBA7]

Congrats Canada!!!!!:cheers: :cheers:

We appreciate your outside support.

[MMM]

not a rap fan but i'm from TO

I think they have a shot to go to 7 vs. Mia/Indy and build off that for next year. Think they have a small chance at an upset vs. Indy but it looks like they'll be in the Mia bracket.

[Finger Roll]

So pumped..I'll be at the games, no excuse for me not getting there when I live downtown

[Zan Tabak]

:rockon: :cheers:

I just want to see them make it at least to the second round. Bring on the Red Sea!

[kmart]

Go Raptors! Agree with Tabak second round should be the goal

[Legends66NBA7]

I would say everyone outside of Toronto sports fans and media would say that were going to round 1 and getting eliminated. So in terms of most perception, we would have already achieved what most thought we would.

Let's hope the boys can make it to the 2nd round and then some. The only team I see us being a mis-match against in the East is Miami. Personally, I don't mind seeing anybody else outside of them in rounds 1 and 2.

[Prodigy]

About time. Should be able to beat the Wizards/Cats/Hawks with fair ease. But can we beat the Nets?

[Finger Roll]

We will get out of the first round. The guys are too hungry to just accept making the playoffs as good enough.
Hopefully we finish the season strong and keep the confidence high going in.

[Bcogswell]

I wasn't listed but I'm excited for the playoffs to start, I'm just hoping we can make it to the second round at the very least.

[kwajo]

About time. Should be able to beat the Wizards/Cats/Hawks with fair ease. But can we beat the Nets?
Nets are the only matchup that scares me a little, and it's because of Pierce. The Nets may be old but they are loaded with vets who know how to turn it up to another level in the playoffs, whereas the Raps are a roster full of guys who have never made it to the dance before.

[Legends66NBA7]

I wasn't listed but I'm excited for the playoffs to start, I'm just hoping we can make it to the second round at the very least.

Whichever Raptor fans post in the thread shall be listed for participation.

It's going to take time to gather up the fellow dinosaurs. :D

[Bcogswell]

Whichever Raptor fans post in the thread shall be listed for participation.

It's going to take time to gather up the fellow dinosaurs. :D

I've already started trying to convince my girlfriend that we should book a flight and some tickets.

[Legends66NBA7]

I've already started trying to convince my girlfriend that we should book a flight and some tickets.

Nice.

Just2McFly did bring up a potential gathering. If the tickets are too expensive or already sold out, maybe we can all get together outside the ACC and watch it on the screen or even go to Real Sports Bar and Grill (right across the ACC) to check out.

Always got options.

[Bcogswell]

Nice.

Just2McFly did bring up a potential gathering. If the tickets are too expensive or already sold out, maybe we can all get together outside the ACC and watch it on the screen or even go to Real Sports Bar and Grill (right across the ACC) to check out.

Always got options.

Yeah either would be good, I just need to get the money for a flight out.. cmon graduation present! haha

[avonbarksdale]

im here ill be at games

[brwnman]

Tickets are ridiculously expensive for the playoffs. I want to go, but questioning whether I want to shell out $100-$150 for upper bowl seats.

[red1]

http://i.imgur.com/Ay29K.jpg

[Zan Tabak]

Tickets are ridiculously expensive for the playoffs. I want to go, but questioning whether I want to shell out $100-$150 for upper bowl seats.
Nah, better to watch it on TV and grab a good dinner with the money.

[Legends66NBA7]

Always got start some where to prove the doubters wrong:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHDEA2wtG4o


Question is, whenever this season is done... can we sustain it ?

[brwnman]

Nah, better to watch it on TV and grab a good dinner with the money.

That's the decision to be made. I'm planning to host one of the games from each round at my house. I haven't experienced a playoff game, so want to do that this year provided I can get the tickets on time.

[Legends66NBA7]

That's the decision to be made. I'm planning to host one of the games from each round at my house. I haven't experienced a playoff game, so want to do that this year provided I can get the tickets on time.

April 10th, 10am at Ticketmaster is when the tickets go on sale.

[Jballer]

That's the decision to be made. I'm planning to host one of the games from each round at my house. I haven't experienced a playoff game, so want to do that this year provided I can get the tickets on time.

Possible suggestions if you want to be downtown...

Overdraught Irish Pub on Front under Canyon Creek - TVs on request the game. Quiet and small enough to talk.

Fionn McCools Front and Blue Jay Way about 5 blocks west. Again TVs on and quiet enough to have a conversation.

Reserve bar seats at Gretzky's - 99 Blue Jays Way.

I wouldnt mind getting to a game but $100.00+ a ducat for upper bowl is a little steep.

[Legends66NBA7]

Might as well put the link in here too:

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2014/03/31/toronto_raptors_playoff_tickets_on_sale_april_10.h tml

[QUOTE]Now that the Toronto Raptors have locked up a playoff spot, fans are itching to get their hands on tickets to the big dance.

But most people will have to keep waiting for their chance to snatch up post-season seats

[Legends66NBA7]

Northern Uprising commercials for the playoffs. Check em out:

Northern Uprising: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahIQe3lAbRQ

Kyle Lowry "The Engine": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6hF44LU8BI

Terrence Ross "The Highlight Reel": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6hF44LU8BI

Jonas Valanciunas "The Big Man": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UZuBpfRG9I

DeMar DeRozan "The All-Star": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ_w964R-HI

Amir Johnson "The Heart": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL2AR5yLGOA

[bokes15]

Hopefully an atlantic division title, a first round win, and probably a tough grind it out 2nd round elimination IMO.

[Kungfro]

Hopefully an atlantic division title, a first round win, and probably a tough grind it out 2nd round elimination IMO.

That's what I'm hoping for, been a while since the Raps have had a legitimate chance at advancing to the second round.

[Grey Dawn]

Now I think we can take down Chicago too, I just don't want Brooklyn, the refs will just be on all their former stars wangs far too much, and KG is/used to be my most hated player in the league

[Chamberlain]

I'm in! Haven't been around much lately but I'm feeling optimistic about this playoff run. I'm gonna sticky this thread and hopefully we'll have every reason to remain positive throughout the playoffs and into the post-season!

[Legends66NBA7]

I'm in! Haven't been around much lately but I'm feeling optimistic about this playoff run. I'm gonna sticky this thread and hopefully we'll have every reason to remain positive throughout the playoffs and into the post-season!

Thanks for the stick. :cheers:

[Legends66NBA7]

Anyone done for an insidehoops camp session ?


http://i.imgur.com/4Ti82uf.jpg

[Legends66NBA7]

Final 2 days before the regular season comes to an end, Toronto can either face 1 of these 3 teams in the first round:


http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/sites/default/files/styles/logo-original-577x577/public/092012/brooklyn_nets_secondary_logo.png

http://hawkshoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/z-bobcats.gif

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bd/Washington_Wizards_Logo.svg/539px-Washington_Wizards_Logo.svg.png


Which one wins out ? Strategy wise, if we drop to the 4th seed and Brooklyn loses it's next 2 games and Washington wins, along with Chicago winning ? Then we get a better 1st and 2nd round (Indiana) matchup.

Disregarding strategy, the Raps can keep 3rd, either Brooklyn falls and we face them and have a 1st and 2nd round (Miami) matchup.


It's all about how each team will play it out. Hoping we can get a bit of luck our way tonight and tomorrow.

[BRabbiT]

Hoping we can get a bit of luck our way tonight and tomorrow.


+1

[Legends66NBA7]

Chicago loses to the Bulls.

Potential matchups are still the same.

[Legends66NBA7]

And after the conclusion of each game, the team Toronto faces in the first round will be








*Drum roll*


































http://ru-crazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/brooklyn-nets.jpg

[Finger Roll]

great bounce back game

time to steal one in brooklyn!

[Bcogswell]

Wish the next game was before friday :(

[Legends66NBA7]

Game 3 now becomes a must win. Take that game and we get back HCA, without the added pressure being forced to us on game 4.

[Bcogswell]

I completely agree, we need to go in friday and steal a game from them.

[bokes15]

I was so disappointed from this loss, I couldn't even post here for awhile but i'm back now.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

I was so disappointed from this loss, I couldn't even post here for awhile but i'm back now.

I don't care how Kidd saw it, but refs f*cked us with timely calls/non-calls on our big men.

Yes, I'm still butt-hurt about it! :rant

[Legends66NBA7]

Don't worry guys, this is just the beginning. I know it hurt a lot of Rap fans out there, it sucked to see all those fans outside get dejected after Game 7... but hey, it's the life of sports.

This team is going to be even better from this loss, I just know it will. Were going to have better seasons to come.