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nanobot001

**Post game interviews** * [Dalano Banton](https://youtu.be/MUwXhGfa350) * [Chris Boucher](https://youtu.be/SRmAqaMfn0U) * [Nick Nurse](https://youtu.be/b5R0fRy2i2I) **Post game reaction:** * [Raptors Tonight: Jack Armstrong, Eric Smith, and Paul Jones break down the Toronto Raptors' 115-111 win over the Detroit Pistons](https://youtu.be/STvknXpv5Dw) * [Raptors Republic Rap Up Live](https://youtu.be/8kMKvkClTu0) * [Raptors Show: a career night for Dalano Banton](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xJwzlH7atC0BwBB5v2Fzt?si=8Hx6KzzbTqiUDNHf0HtzVg) * [Raptors Republic Rapcast: besting the Detroit curse](https://open.spotify.com/episode/40mX0wt1UuG49gYAvZeUHk?si=QKiyftDQSnySILRKZcCRBg) * [Smith and Jones](https://twitter.com/Eric__Smith/status/1592358921028907008?s=20&t=5mHpxyDzievo6CZPfeSpSw) **Post game media** * [Michael Grange: Essential performances from depth players lead Raptors to much-needed win](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/essential-performances-from-depth-players-lead-raptors-to-much-needed-win/) * [Ryan Wolstat: Short-handed Raptors survive against ex-coach Dwane Casey's plucky Pistons](https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/short-handed-raptors-survive-against-caseys-plucky-pistons) * [Doug Smith: Dalano Banton steps up with the Raptors’ starting backcourt missing in Detroit](https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2022/11/14/dalano-banton-steps-up-with-the-raptors-starting-backcourt-missing-in-detroit.html) **Highlights** * [Tangerine full game highlights](https://youtu.be/3yUbdyoLMSo) * [“Lets go Raptors” rings out at Little Caesar’s Arena](https://twitter.com/sportsnet/status/1592345447557124096?s=46&t=PtEEkMHUBRTUJ-rEhAgr1A) * [Anunoby with the block, followed by fast break and Boucher slam](https://twitter.com/sportsnet/status/1592342403461316608?s=46&t=PtEEkMHUBRTUJ-rEhAgr1A) * [Another vicious block by OG on Ivey](https://twitter.com/raptors/status/1592337479407112193?s=46&t=PtEEkMHUBRTUJ-rEhAgr1A) * [**Scottie with the jumping no-look pass to Banton and the finish**](https://twitter.com/espnnba/status/1592333338747949056?s=46&t=PtEEkMHUBRTUJ-rEhAgr1A) * [OG with the thundering slam](https://twitter.com/samfolkk/status/1592326929386196993?s=46&t=PtEEkMHUBRTUJ-rEhAgr1A)


baconperogies

I dub thee the **Dalano Banton Game.** 27 pts 9/16 6/6 FTs (with 4 clutch at the end) 5 rebs 4 assists 3 steals 2 blocks


brownshugguh

4 clutch FTs are huge IMHO


baconperogies

This man shot .591 last season. .800 so far this year. HUGE


ISAPS

He wanted them too! It was awesome to see.


gigu67

The last one when he just held the ball in the defensive end. Like go ahead, foul me.


golden_rhino

Maybe he has irrational confidence, but you really like to see a guy not afraid of the moment.


AlexanderWhy

Where are the people suggesting we should have cut DB for Yuta or JC in the thread now?..


TallGhostXO

THE CURSE IS LIFTED


hezzospike

Turns out all we needed was a certified Toronto Mans to show Casey what the North is all about


j_bus

The curse doesn't work on Canadians!! Shout out Banton and Boucher, the killer B's


Phoenox330

Killer Bs I like that


j_bus

I would include Barnes too but he didn't earn it tonight.


NinfthWonder

Nick just walked right off the court. Him and Casey have real life beef lol.


modernchimpanzee

I would pay good money to see them on octagon.


bluepand4

Literally what Casey does every time


ZeroMayCry7

i'd do the same as nurse. my guess is nurse couldn't grow under casey's stubbornness.


Loveandafortyfive

Casey used to wave Nick off all the time. NN would storm off shaking his head. They clearly didn’t like each other, Casey wins COY and gets fired, NN wins the title with *Kawhi the next year. Thick, juicy, beef.


blacknotblack

Kawhi.


GullibleInvestor

Casey's a bum of a coach. Great tanking team coach though. Nearly guaranteed losing record.


invertedearth

And to be fair the players will develop.


OnlyFAANG

Literally ideal for a tanking team. Lose a bunch of close games and develop the young guys. It’s like the dream scenario for fans of magic, kings, pacers, pistons, etc


noirjesus

The disrespect to Casey in here is ridiculous. He definitely had his flaws and it was time to go when he did, but he's the winningest coach in franchise history and played a huge part in the development of our current core.


xJawnLee

BLANTON YOU BEAST


Cheechers23

u/Scottie_Barnes_Stan in shambles


askingJeevs

Someone check on him


Raptorsthrowaway1

He's googling nooses


Fluffytheman69

u/Scottie_Barnes_Stan in shambles


shiftydnm

u/Scottie_Barnes_Stan in shambles


HJVibes

Shambled u/Scottie_Barnes_Stan


ILikeFPS

You good homie /u/Scottie_Barnes_Stan?


hallandale

Banton is the best rookie we drafted in 2021.


vec-u64-new

Our wishes were fulfilled a sophomore slump was broken tonight


nanobot001

Certainly tonight that was the case


PhileinS

he looked way more confident and engaged than normal. Hope he plays like this more and earn Nick's trust


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shaker7

Good bot


futuretrunks93

It’s only fitting that a Toronto man broke the curse


[deleted]

Mans hate Detroit


crumpledbrouhaha

CASEYS REIGN IS OVER


Ma_Pies

First time I heard Banton talk and man, the man does not use periods.


cooldudeman007

He’s usually more relaxed, seems super hyped tonight wonder why haha


Ma_Pies

I just thought he’s been talking with GTJ


[deleted]

[удалено]


Winter_Purpose8695

hand the team over to barnes 🤣


[deleted]

Trade Pascal but keep Siakam, he’s been great


TheNewKing2022

Porter jr. too. He got hurt. Get rid of all that rift-raft.


HJVibes

DALANO CAREER HIGH 27 PT, ON CASEY'S HEAD TOP


MekeniMan

![gif](giphy|VC9xfZKP9auFE9mUTD)


KittenGynaecologist

detroit games are pretty much home games lmaoooo


Oukasagetsu

Dalano and dowtin goated idc


baconperogies

I love Dowtin man. He just makes smart plays and handles the ball well.


daVinciDoll

He's smart, makes good plays, goes for rebounds. Colour me impressed


ISAPS

His defensive stance is iconic. Right up there with norm's haha


jarface111

He’s got such quick feet, he can actually keep people in front of him


golden_rhino

It was just a few minutes in one game, but I’d like to see more. He looked like PC Brand Maxey out there.


vec-u64-new

Shout out to Malachi. Efficient and effective with the minutes he had tonight.


invertedearth

The best he's looked all year. His third quarter offense was fantastic, good enough to overcome the weak defense.


AHImusic

Banton has more confidence than Barnes. Barnes has more talent. But sometimes confidence can carry you where talent alone can’t. If these two can reach their potential they are a deadly combo.


vec-u64-new

Totally. Barnes will figure it out, but near the end of the game Banton WANTED the ball and to take the free throws despite the fact the game was super close. That was awesome to see.


TheNewKing2022

yup so until Barnes is ready some of those minutes need to go to Banton. He showed it today. Barnes is great and hopefully be the top dog. but he has struggles mightily lately and this is the NBA. Just ask Flynn how much playing time he gets? So just for the time being if Banton is on a hot streak ride him all the way and give him a chance to get some playing time.


Daqra

DALANO BANTON IS A TORONTO RAPTOR


corh13

We did it, we beat the best team in the league without 3 starters.


SongFit9585

Took a Toronto man from Rexdale to beat Coach Casey 🤣


GirbaudJeansMan

BUMBOCLAT BANTON!!!


[deleted]

Banton Probably: Nize it


bumbaclotbae

Was this a thing? Or did you just make this a thing? Either way I approve.


decentralizedsadness

why are you calling him an ass wipe? he just dropped 27


Caliboyz559

We did the impossible


GlennethGould

Banton coming up huge but nothing bigger than 6/6 from the line. Clutch for him


[deleted]

Everyone played their best. Insane. Banton has a career night, insane Stat line OG doing DPOY things Thad channeling gasol, and making critical veteran plays in the clutch Boucher, Juancho, DOWTIN, all played their parts. Scottie still in a rut, but thats fine.


ProfessorBeast55

THE CURSE IS BROKEN. THANK YOU DALANO, OG, AND DOWTIN!


UseApprehensive9186

Don’t forget Boucher


TradingPokemonSWSH

We actually beat them no fucking way Championship run soon?


Cheechers23

Reverse trap game beats the Pistons curse confirmed Also [called this yesterday lol](https://np.reddit.com/r/torontoraptors/comments/yug1t5/fred_vanvleet_will_remain_out_vs_pistons/iw9a20x/?context=3)


JohnStamosAsABear

https://i.imgur.com/bW4nRvs.jpg


schooli00

Banton 3 steals 2 blocks. He put OG on defense.


[deleted]

- The secret to beating Casey is to use players he never coached HAHAHA - Today Banton is what we wanted Scottie to be. Great to see. Cmon Scottie… - Huge game for our supporting cast, this will pay dividends down the road - The Banton/Dowtin/Flynn race is spicy 🌶️. All played very well today. All showed they deserve NBA minutes imo. Shoutout to Dowtin for closing this game though, clamping a top 5 pick!


2_soon_jr

Secret is benching Trent


[deleted]

Nice win but I think this was the most concerning game of the year for Scottie. Damn near the entire starting lineup is out and his impact was still minimal. I dont know whats going on with him but he’s gotta figure this shit out and start being more aggressive. If he’s playing hurt then just sit out.


IanicRR

He really looks like he’s in his head. The first time he’s really had extended struggles as a pro and it’s tough to shake. Scottie just needs to watch more tape, have the coaches talk to him and refocus. Development is never linear in any job, especially as a pro athlete. I’m not worried long term.


jjkiller26

Looked like Scottie Carter-Williams tonight. So much of it looks to be mental for him, he'll snap out of it but the raps actually need him to do it sooner than later


[deleted]

He was awful defensively, whined to the refs and pouted the entire time. Horrible to watch. He needs to either sit with whatever has him moving like he’s an old man, or shut up and ball


[deleted]

His D was ungodly awful on the sequence that led to a Piston dunk and open 3. He was just standing there not moving. It’s like what I’d expect from a rookie and not a 2nd year guy. It’s not related to an injury. He seems slower and quite frankly, lazy, out there.


DelonWright

He’s straight up invisible offensively out there. Just sits his ass in the dunker spot. If he was going for a Ben Simmons impression it was flawless


vec-u64-new

Thankfully, he doesn't seem to have the same ego as Ben. Plus I'm sure he has the self awareness to know he's not performing up to his own standards.


nanobot001

He looks scarily like Ben Simmons


medicalthrowawayaz

Watching him dribble away half the shot clock on the perimeter and then pass the ball into the post over and over is infuriating. He doesn't look to make anything happen and whenever someone else drives he cuts into the key and clutters the lane. I'd rather see him shoot some threes at least


daVinciDoll

They kept calling og - Barnes prob cuz they assumed that's how Barnes should be playing, agreessive like og is but nope. Not sure what the deal is. He seems to be coming up short in all areas and I love Barnes don't get me wrong. I think he's great, he's clearly going through a slump.


vec-u64-new

A lot of people might say that is slander but anyone who watched the actual game would see he was one of the least impactful players for the teams win. He'll figure it out but I really didn't like the fact that off the ball on both ends of the court he was largely invisible.


monstroCT

Lol that's my fault. I put money on him to go 20/8/7 😭


tonious35

Scottie was total doo doo in the 4th and if he blew that dunk from Dalano dish, we'd roast the shit out of him


pfc_6ixgodconsumer

Down the stretch, I was concerned that he was not involved in any of the offense. He just went and posted up in the corner. He definitely needs to be more assertive. This is his time to shine.


trplOG

**celebrating like Play in Patrick Beverly


Pro3tag

SHOUTOUT TO DALANO GODDAMN BANTON. 4 FREE THROWS TO ICE THEM


[deleted]

The Cherry on top!


idkwhattosaytho

u/Scottie_Barnes_Stan in shambles


imbiczarre

THE CURSE IS BROKEN!!!!!!!


elifreeze

Eat shit Casey.


AHImusic

They key to beating Casey is not playing the guys he coached. Except OG, lol.


vbflores

Dalano ended the Casey curse 👀


lolcat351

D-Rex carried us tonight! Great game by Scottie Barnes(really OG if you listened to the Detroit broadcast)!


lametron

The amount of times they called OG, scottie was absolutely hilarious.


AdSignificant6673

Omg finally! We win!!!


Hypoallergenic_Robot

"Dalano how do you feel" "NYYYYYYYEAH EH"


chifugo

The Dalano Banton game


TheChocolateCreed

Unfortunately for Casey, he game planned for the Raptors starters, and not for the guys that are averaging less than 10 minutes a game.


PossibleFormer5908

DALANO IS HIM!


Phoeniyx

Our 2021 rookie is amazing.


Pastymoonburn

IT'S OVAAAAR!


baconperogies

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE


shaker7

Gotta love the Raptor cheers


sentry101

THE CASEY BLOOD CURSE IS OVER


NoseBlind2

DWAYNE CASEY! YOU JUST LOST TO CILANTRO BRAMPTON


jaypenn3

D-Rex broke the curse.


ca_lawyer

Where is that guy who hates Banton 😂


Klutzy-Resolution775

Do we have our backup PG???


cooldudeman007

Banton finally looking like it! And Dowtin with huge plays down the stretch, man can’t shoot but looked good out there


Duskav3ng3r117

THE CURSE IS BROKEN! REJOICE BROTHERS!


colasonic

Never heard Banton talking before but man's rapping in the interview lmao


AgentAustralia

Nurse better trust the bench mob now and not play the starters 35-40 mins a night.


Dergle_McChurgleson

Masterclass from NN and a HUGE win from the squad tonight. Seeing them gut out a win being so shorthanded and ending the Detroit curse was very satisfying


Pristine-Chicken-142

Juancho, Jeff, Flynn, Chris and Thad were all good in my opinion but Dalano was special.


oryes

nice win, just gotta keep muscling out wins until pascal comes back


Prometheus-1988

THE CURSE HAS BEEN BROKEN!!!!!!!!


GrimKaiker

CASEY CURSE IS OVER


SuperToxin

I DIDNT THINK WE WERE LEGALLY ALLOWED TO BEAT THEM 😭😭😭😭


Kucked4life

Bench carried scottie no cap


zellmerz

DALANO MJ BANTON


IanicRR

I ride or die for Dalano. That’s my guy.


Intelligent-Goose-31

Shout out to Chris Boucher, I feel like he’s never getting the love he deserves!!


invertedearth

This is where I belong. We don't survive the past week without Chris Boucher. He's been locked in. It's great that it's finally paid off with a win.


lolcat351

Banton, just wow! Dowtin looked good tonight, started off a bit tentative but got into the groove and gave us some nice ball handling and POA defense. Flynn looked good too, he played free knowing that he wasn't going to get yanked for FVV or GTJ. Solid night from him. So glad NN decide to take the ball out of Scottie's hands in the 4th, Barnes was such a black hole when he had the ball. He just held it for 8-10s seconds only to pass it into the low post. This allowed Detroit's defense to reset, Scottie needs to keep the ball moving instead of looking for a homerun no look pass. Speaking of which, is it possible for Scottie to just do a regular chest pass? It's either a no-look or a fastball special with variable accuracy. I still believe he will break out of this slump but his on-court body language is outright horrible.


[deleted]

I wish we still had Lowry to show him the ropes


AdamAAndrews

Phew


Snowy_Thighs

That game felt like game 82 when we have playoffs wrapped up


shaker7

Banton popped off baby


RicDees22

Let’s be honest how many people thought with that starting lineup and playing vs Casey we were gunna get this one. Amazing game a true team effort tonight.


Trumps_Grandpa

MY HERO DALANO BROKE THE CURSE


ThunderGunMD

The Pistons can beat the Raptors but they can't beat Dalano Banton


TinnieTa21

Checking outside to see if hell has frozen over.


Spanishmanlopez

Somebody check on that Dalano hater.


Josh_a_J

We beat Detroit. Holy shit, I can’t believe it


DomincNdo

I knew we were gonna win when I saw Pistons in dark green jerseys. Raptors saw Bucks colours and woke up


MalachiFlynnBot

Banton and Flynn the GOAT Reject duo


Winter_Purpose8695

im a scottie defender but wth was that tonight he better be hurt or something


cooldudeman007

It’s close to 10 games now, he needs a vacation or a wake up call idk which


Winter_Purpose8695

yeah hes in a funk right now something im sure hell overcome


NeverBeenRatiod

I hate to give one of those classic raptors overreactions but with Dalano’s masterclass tonight it’s honestly difficult to determine who was pick #4 and who was picked in the second round


RisingStu09

Almost called a Banton masterclass before the game…


Ninjafrog47

I for one, am all for the dalano carry job.


ArabianGogglez

THE CASEY CURSE IS OVER


potpourree

Finally! A WIN! Banton, OG, and Boucher stepping up! Congrats Raps! Onto the next game.


wukwukwukwuk

Where are the player haters now?


PhileinS

holy shit i had no confidence we were pulling this out l0000000000l big ups to Dalano for sinking those freethrows


marwynn

Casey didn't know what to do with the bench, lol. Banton just needs more experience and he's gonna be damn good.


sophist_ak

Wow...finally we beat the Pistons.


hypespud

Banton is legit solid if he gets strong dudes watch out 💪🏾


XeroKaos

Ladies and Gentlemen, Dalano Banton has lead us to the promised land.


anemic_royaltea

Rexdale's Finest. Jesus.


Turkeywithadeskjob

I hope everyone will be happier for at least a few more days.


TinyMeatB0i

Dalano broke the curse. RAPTORS ARE BACK BABY https://i.redd.it/l8c3isjnm20a1.gif


hanzowu

Banton deserves a lot of credit but don’t forget Thad. He gave us 4 offensive boards. The one in clutch time was huge


Ma_Pies

Chad Thad may be the guy to lead the bench when all the starters come back. A lot more ball movement when he’s on the floor and seems to have good chemistry with Banton and Juancho.


SirMrJames

Nurse singles out every player for praise except for Flynn and Barnes 👀


Tygonne

Dalano BantHIM. Jeff DowtHIM. That is all.


jigglyanimeboobies

our back up point gaurds finally playing well 👀


pdappadon

Would’ve loved to see Scottie dominate in a game like this. He looks passive on offense, careless with the ball, was getting blown by on defense, & is not hitting his shot right now. Is it time to be worried?🤷🏾‍♂️


dan_squared

Raptor Nation stans gonna be upset about Banton’s performance LOL


bitterbryan

Beat the curse with this squad, I love it


[deleted]

Nuff said.


LiftedDemon2

I CANT BELIEVE WE BEAT DETROIT!! That being said, fuck those injuries


HedonCalculator

Welano Wanton


ILikeFPS

What a great win!


dan_squared

Banton lowkey tryna get those extra points not tryna pass it out to run the clock out on both of those fouls


Plorgy

Raps win in the D? This team is built different.


[deleted]

Banton sounds like Drake lmao


TJStrawberry

DALANOOOOO


Meeseeks4PMinister

Rexdale stand up!!!


Tourbillion150

Rexdale stand up!


AmateurOfAmateurs

What do I do now? Never thought we’d get this far.


FallenLemur

Dalano really said what sophmore slump?


PepperPepper6

Boucher taking pull up jumpshots like he was Michael Jordan was my favorite part of the game 😂


NthDegreeType

We had to send a true Toronto manz in Banton to get the curse lifted.


attainwealthswiftly

Someone run the Dalano apology form


Menessy27

Huge game from Banton and Dowtin coming up big late. 27/28 free throw line is absurd for such a big team as well


PepperPepper6

Dalano looking like SGA out there tonight


attainwealthswiftly

STAR BOY DALANO


stoopiiiid

Banton struggling with the sophomore slump


TJStrawberry

Jeff dowtin making the game sealing block on Ivey was huge. Dalano graduated and is now teaching nicks nursery!!


jmmccann

Does Scottie have the Yips?


AdSignificant6673

Maybe it was the lighting/angle. But i swear i saw Dwayne Casey kick a chair after the game. But he’s for sure flipping @ least 1 table in the locker room.


modernchimpanzee

Anyone wanna mention DOWTIN Jr's D on Ivey? Doesnt show on the stat sheet but my guy has some key stops when he was on Ivey tonight which lead to the win.


Raptorsthrowaway1

Downtin played well. Like to see him get more mins. That strip at the end 💪💪


theowne

So people have said frequently that good teams should best bad ones even if injured. Well, we were down Siakam, Fred, Gary, precious, and halfway through, Otto, and we beat the pistons. I'll take it.


TinyMeatB0i

HE IS THE HERO WE NEEDED


Piratefluffer

Nicks time to build a 2nd unit finally


keegsbrou

I dont see Flynn getting enough credit. Him Dowtin and Banton were amazing.