Author: psalm234
Playoff R3G2 Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks: Lin Ready, Nurse Not Ready Yet
Jeremy Lin tweeted his gratefulness for the health on May 16. Dear Lord, I just wanna say thank you for my health!! 🙏🏼🙌🏼 #countyourblessings — Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) May 16, 2019 But unfortunately, Coach Nurse sounds like he is not ready to change any rotation including how the bench gave up 7-point lead quickly in the beginning of fourth quarter when Kahwi Leonard sat down. Nurse re na... »
Playoff R3G1 Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jeremy Lin shared his prayer request email to his supporters. On the Raptors win, he shared that God wants themto continue playing so they are excited to go into the Eastern Conference Finals and give it all we have. JLin’s prayer request #46. DID YOU GUYS SEE GAME 7?!?? I’m so hyped to write this prayer letter right now! Maybe it’s an oversight on my part but I just feel like the way ... »
Playoff R2G6 Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers: Jeremy Lin Looks Ready To Contribute If His Number is Called
It was only 5 minutes during garbage time in Game 5 blowout but it is encouraging to see Lin did not look hesitant to be a great playmaker and scorer for his teammates, creating beautiful wrap-around pass after a drive to Moreland followed by a no-hesitation pull-up 3-point shot. It did not look like his back issue is hampering his plays anymore. The nice thing to see was also his desire to ensure... »
Playoff R2G5 Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors: With 3 Games in 5 Days, Will Lin’s Number Be Called?
With Fred VanVleet continuing to struggle, Coach Nurse reduced his minutes to 7 minutes in Game 4 and play Patrick McCaw and Kahwi for the rest of his minutes in the 2nd half. Fred VanVleet averages in 4 games vs. Sixers: 1 point on 7.7 percent shooting, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 0.8 steals in 17.6 minutes off the bench. He's 1-of-13 from the field with a plus-minus of -31 and has more persona... »
Playoff R2G4: Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers: Siakam is Doubtful, Will Lin Play?
With Raptors trailing 1-2 after Game 3 embarrassing 116-95 loss, Siakam is listed as doubtful with calf injury. Nurse said there's nothing seriously or structurally wrong with Siakam's calf, stresses he hasn't been ruled out yet. He mentioned VanVleet, Powell, Ibaka and McCaw as potential starters if Pascal is out. "None of it is ideal matchup-wise." — Josh Lewenberg (@... »
Playoff R2G3: Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers: Will Jeremy Lin Play to Help Cure Bench Woes?
The Toronto bench has been criticized after mustering only 5 points in Game 2 Loss against Philadelphia 76ers. They were outscored 5-26 by 76ers bench. James Ennis III (13 points) and Greg Monroe (10 points) managed to outscore Toronto 2nd unit by themselves. The 2nd unit also only scored 10 points in Game 1 win so it put extra pressure for the starters to carry the game offensively and it resulte... »
Playoff R2G2 Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors
The Raptors defense has been very impressive to create 5-game winning streak while holding their opponent under 100 points and 42% shooting. Only 11 other teams have done that in the playoffs over the last 35 years. 8 of them went to the Finals. 3 won the championship. The Raptors have held their opponent under 100 points and 42% shooting in 5 straight games. Only 11 other teams have done that in ... »
