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Raptors-Bucks Game 5 Reaction - Norm Shears the Deer by raptorsrepublic.com
Host William Lou is joined by Harsh Dave to recap the first four games and look ahead to the remaining series against Milwaukee. Topics: - Reflections on Games 1-4 - How to enjoy yourself in the playoffs - Norman Powell in the starting lineup - The exhausting belly aching over DeMarre Carroll - Dwane Casey vs. Jason Kidd - Grading the offense/defense - Twitter questions
Host William Lou is once again joined by Zarar Siddiqi to break down Game 4 – sorry for the audio quality but Will’s on a phone. – Three Stars: DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell – Gerald Henderson award: Tony Snell
Will and Zarar share a depressing conversation about the debacle that was Game 3 and strangely enough, the geopolitical history of Africa.
A special bonus episode to commemorate how poor the Raptors were in that first half of Game 3.
Host William Lou is joined by Zarar Siddiqi to recap a thrilling win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2. – Three stars: Serge Ibaka, PJ Tucker, DeMar DeRozan – Gerald Henderson award: Tony Snell
After a few days of panic, confusion and a whole bunch of swear words. A somber Nick and Barry try to make sense of what the hell happened in the first game. On this episode of Talking Raptors the guys discuss: - Game 1 Curse. - Kyle Lowry and Playoff Curse. - DeMar DeRozan and his new shoes. - The Greek Freak. - Potential Poeltl nicknames. -Leafs Fans vs. Raptors Fans. All this and a bunch more. As always we really hope you enjoy the episode and we thank you for listening! Give us a shout with your thoughts and/or concerns on the Talking Raptors Hotline (877) 207-8611. We will bounce back guys. Lets go Raptors.
Host William Lou is joined by Harsh Dave and Vivek Jacob for an hour's worth of commiseration. They discuss: - The abomination that was Game 1 - What to do about Kyle Lowry? - Can anyone stop Masai's son Giannis Antetokounmpo? - Looking ahead to Game 2 - Twitter questions
Host William Lou recaps an awful loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1. – Three stars: Serge Ibaka, DeMar DeRozan, Jonas Valanciunas – Gerald Henderson award: Greg Monroe
On this week’s episode, host Blake Murphy is joined by William Lou to discuss the following: Raptors vs. Bucks in round one Is this a good opponent outcome for the Raptors? Would Atlanta or Indiana have been preferable? The Raptors are the favorite, full stop. Threats to the Raptors. Length of the Bucks on defense. Growth of DeRozan, presence of third options. Giannis Antetokounmpo. The best player in the series? Threats to the Bucks. Inexperience. Do you have to learn to win? Rebounding. A big Jonas Valanciunas series? Other series notes. Pace and lack of 3-point shooting. Pest Dellavedova. Gerald Henderson Award candidates? Predictions.
Host William Lou breaks down a totally meaningless game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. – Three stars: Norman Powell, Bruno Caboclo (seriously), Jack Sikma – Gerald Henderson award: Iman Shumpert
Host William Lou recaps an exciting win over the New York Knicks. - Three stars: DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Patterson, Kyle Lowry - Gerald Henderson award: Willy Hernangomez
Host William Lou is joined by Harsh Dave to recap a gritty win over the Miami Heat. - Three stars: DeMar DeRozan, Cory Joseph, Kyle Lowry - Gerald Henderson award: Wayne Ellington
On this week’s episode, host Blake Murphy is joined by William Lou to discuss the following: The return of Kyle Lowry. How he looked. Any lingering questions/concerns. What the timing means for the Raptors' chances of surviving the first round. What his return means to their ultimate ceiling. First-round look-ahead. Are they going to top Washington for third? Rapid-fire Milwaukee, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and Indiana talk. Are the Cavs hitting a groove at the right time? Who are these mans ever, for a second, doubting LeBron James?
On this week's episode of Talking Raptors, King Kyle is back. Everything is coming together at the right time and we are all very excited. Nick and Barry get together while trying to keep their excitement under control, they break down their thoughts on the team. The discuss: - Kyle Lowry has returned. - Matt Devlin and Leo Rautins and rookie nicknames. - Patrick Patterson and the Itty Bitty Ballers. - Ibaka and In Game Ops. - DeMar DeRozan. Vince Staples. Master P. - Playoff Match Ups. All this and a bit more. As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy! Don't forget to call in to the hotline with your thoughts!