Pro Basketball Hoops Land: Kyle Lowry deserves to be an all-star: Lowry and Valanciunas lead Raptors to win with double-double against Nets

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Kyle Lowry deserves to be an all-star: Lowry and Valanciunas lead Raptors to win with double-double against Nets

I admit I haven't had much of an opportunity to watch Kyle Lowry play. Last night I finally got to see him play. I enjoyed it. Looking at Lowry's numbers he deserves to be an all-star this season. Toronto Raptors starting point guard Kyle Lowry is averaging 19.6 points per game, 7.8 assists per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, 1.4 steals per game, 43 % shooting from the field, 33% from three point land and 81% from the free throw line. If Lowry doesn't make an all-star team this year, I will be madder than a ton of bees getting poked at with a stick. Lowry can score, but he plays unselfishly and a great facilitator on offense. Kyle Lowry the Toronto Raptors point guard is underrated even by me. Last night on ESPN was a game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors. When it first started the Brooklyn Nets came out a blazing , looking like they were going to win after taking a 33-22 lead over Top Eastern Conference Atlantic Division NBA team Toronto Raptors. I believe in the saying "It's not how you start, but how you finish that matters". The Raptors found a way to finish the game. After being down 33-22, the Raptors finish the game on a 83 to 56 run, to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 105-89. Amazing Eastern Conference point guard Kyle Lowry lead the way for the Raptors with 20 points and 12 assists. Big man Jonas Valanciunas also had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Knocking down half of your three point shots will help you win games. Here are the stats for each team.

Top 5 Toronto Raptors Scorers From December 17,2014

Kyle Lowry- 20 points, 12 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 7/13 FG, 4/4 FT, 2/3 3PTFG
Jonas Valancinas- 16 points, 10 rebounds, 6/7 FG, 4/4 FT
Avery Johnson- 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5/8 FG 3/6 FT
Patrick Patterson- 13 points, 2 rebounds, 5/10 FG, 3/4 3PTFG
Greivis Vasquez- 13 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, 6/11 FG, 1/3 3PTFG

Top 5 Brooklyn Nets Scorers From December 17,2014

Mason Plumlee- 23 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 assists, 9/13 FG, 5/11 FT, 0/1 3PTFG
Joe Johnson- 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 8/17 FG, 1/4 3PTFG, 0/3 FT
Mirza Teletovic- 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 5/10 FG, 4/8 3PTFG
Deron Williams- 11 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds, 5/15 FG, 1/5 3PTFG, 0/1 FT
Cory Jefferson (rookie)- 7 points, 3/4 FG ,1/1 3PTFG

Toronto Raptors Statistical Categories

Team Field Goal Percentage- 51%
Team Three Point Percentage- 50%
Team Free Throw Percentage- 68%
Team Rebounds- 42 (31- Defensive Rebounds and 11 Offensive Rebounds)
Team Assists- 24
Team Steals- 6
Team Turnovers-9
Team Blocks- 4

Brooklyn Nets Statistical Categories

Team Field Goal Percentage- 43%
Team Three Point Percentage- 33%
Team Free Throw Percentage- 45%
Team Rebounds- 43 (29 Defensive Rebounds and 14 Offensive Rebounds)
Team Assists- 20
Team Steals- 3
Team Turnovers- 13
Team Blocks- 8

Last year after the Toronto Raptors traded off Rudy Gay, I was surprised how much this team improved. In spite they got knocked out of the first round of the 2014 Playoffs, it gave them some playoff experience. I think they the Raptors will at least get to the second round, and maybe even the Conference Finals. The Rudy Gay Trade made this team better and deeper in my opinion. What did you think about this game? Send me your comments. Thank you for reading Pro Basketball Hoops Land. The place where you can read articles, send comments and purchase pro basketball merchandise.

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