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Lets go Raptors.
Hopefully this is the year we take down james. If the Raps can play there game then raps in 5 or 6 but if we play they play there old ways then cavs in 6
Hopefully this is the year we take down james. If the Raps can play there game then raps in 5 or 6 but if we play they play there old ways then cavs in 6
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It should be a better series than years past, but the reasoning is presumptive to hand the Raptors a series win based on how well they perform when anyone can see it all is based on what CLE can do and how they are in fact more likely to be victorious if they play up to their potential.
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Stillwater wrote::lol: Toronto fan throwing jabs in the air , thinking he can scare the Cavs fans.
It should be a better series than years past, but the reasoning is presumptive to hand the Raptors a series win based on how well they perform when anyone can see it all is based on what CLE can do and how they are in fact more likely to be victorious if they play up to their potential.
Hahaha what? What jabs were thrown? Given how both teams played in the first round each should be concerned or "scared" in their own right. Neither are playing to their full potential with the exception of LeBron. I'm doubtful of containing that dude but that is entirely what this series sits on. Overall team to team, Raptors have the edge. Talent wise, James will own the floor just because he is the only consistent and dependable option time in and out for the Cavs. No one else on that roster is more of a concern than anyone on Washington was to Toronto. Pacers played a hell of a series, and exposed a lot. I only hope the Raptors can take away from that and capitalize. Either way, absolutely hoping it shapes up to be a good series.

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penguin22 wrote:Stillwater wrote::lol: Toronto fan throwing jabs in the air , thinking he can scare the Cavs fans.
It should be a better series than years past, but the reasoning is presumptive to hand the Raptors a series win based on how well they perform when anyone can see it all is based on what CLE can do and how they are in fact more likely to be victorious if they play up to their potential.
Hahaha what? What jabs were thrown? Given how both teams played in the first round each should be concerned or "scared" in their own right. Neither are playing to their full potential with the exception of LeBron. I'm doubtful of containing that dude but that is entirely what this series sits on. Overall team to team, Raptors have the edge. Talent wise, James will own the floor just because he is the only consistent and dependable option time in and out for the Cavs. No one else on that roster is more of a concern than anyone on Washington was to Toronto. Pacers played a hell of a series, and exposed a lot. I only hope the Raptors can take away from that and capitalize. Either way, absolutely hoping it shapes up to be a good series.
Like hell they did...they got the benefit of being allowed to play an extremely physical series where the same type of physicality was not allowed by CLE. You are in for a sad ending if you think the Cavs are nothing but Lebron.
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Cavs in 6, I won't go against LeBron. Anytime you have the best player in the world, you will always have a chance.
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Stillwater wrote:penguin22 wrote:Stillwater wrote::lol: Toronto fan throwing jabs in the air , thinking he can scare the Cavs fans.
It should be a better series than years past, but the reasoning is presumptive to hand the Raptors a series win based on how well they perform when anyone can see it all is based on what CLE can do and how they are in fact more likely to be victorious if they play up to their potential.
Hahaha what? What jabs were thrown? Given how both teams played in the first round each should be concerned or "scared" in their own right. Neither are playing to their full potential with the exception of LeBron. I'm doubtful of containing that dude but that is entirely what this series sits on. Overall team to team, Raptors have the edge. Talent wise, James will own the floor just because he is the only consistent and dependable option time in and out for the Cavs. No one else on that roster is more of a concern than anyone on Washington was to Toronto. Pacers played a hell of a series, and exposed a lot. I only hope the Raptors can take away from that and capitalize. Either way, absolutely hoping it shapes up to be a good series.
Like hell they did...they got the benefit of being allowed to play an extremely physical series where the same type of physicality was not allowed by CLE. You are in for a sad ending if you think the Cavs are nothing but Lebron.
They are nothing but lebron, but hes top 2 best ever so ya clev will always have a chance but you better hope the rest of your team shows up, this isnt your same raptors team from the last 2 years , you better hope you can stop our bench. Im not saying the raptors will win this series but i am more confident then the last 2 season, having no kyrie could be the reason we finally beat the cavs we shall see but its gonna be a good series either way.
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Stillwater wrote:penguin22 wrote:Stillwater wrote::lol: Toronto fan throwing jabs in the air , thinking he can scare the Cavs fans.
It should be a better series than years past, but the reasoning is presumptive to hand the Raptors a series win based on how well they perform when anyone can see it all is based on what CLE can do and how they are in fact more likely to be victorious if they play up to their potential.
Hahaha what? What jabs were thrown? Given how both teams played in the first round each should be concerned or "scared" in their own right. Neither are playing to their full potential with the exception of LeBron. I'm doubtful of containing that dude but that is entirely what this series sits on. Overall team to team, Raptors have the edge. Talent wise, James will own the floor just because he is the only consistent and dependable option time in and out for the Cavs. No one else on that roster is more of a concern than anyone on Washington was to Toronto. Pacers played a hell of a series, and exposed a lot. I only hope the Raptors can take away from that and capitalize. Either way, absolutely hoping it shapes up to be a good series.
Like hell they did...they got the benefit of being allowed to play an extremely physical series where the same type of physicality was not allowed by CLE. You are in for a sad ending if you think the Cavs are nothing but Lebron.
That would be naive of me to say, but thats not what I said. I said "no one else on that roster is more of a concern than anyone on Washington was to Toronto", and I was more than clear Toronto struggled at times in that series as well. Not sure what narrative you're trying to push with the refs and physicality during that series. It goes both ways, but I've never seen a player scream and berate referees like LeBron and get away with it. Going to the game tonight and looking forward to seeing that physicality matched both ways, makes for a great game.

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penguin22 wrote:Stillwater wrote:penguin22 wrote:
Hahaha what? What jabs were thrown? Given how both teams played in the first round each should be concerned or "scared" in their own right. Neither are playing to their full potential with the exception of LeBron. I'm doubtful of containing that dude but that is entirely what this series sits on. Overall team to team, Raptors have the edge. Talent wise, James will own the floor just because he is the only consistent and dependable option time in and out for the Cavs. No one else on that roster is more of a concern than anyone on Washington was to Toronto. Pacers played a hell of a series, and exposed a lot. I only hope the Raptors can take away from that and capitalize. Either way, absolutely hoping it shapes up to be a good series.
Like hell they did...they got the benefit of being allowed to play an extremely physical series where the same type of physicality was not allowed by CLE. You are in for a sad ending if you think the Cavs are nothing but Lebron.
That would be naive of me to say, but thats not what I said. I said "no one else on that roster is more of a concern than anyone on Washington was to Toronto", and I was more than clear Toronto struggled at times in that series as well. Not sure what narrative you're trying to push with the refs and physicality during that series. It goes both ways, but I've never seen a player scream and berate referees like LeBron and get away with it. Going to the game tonight and looking forward to seeing that physicality matched both ways, makes for a great game.
Tread lightly. This seems good natured so I'll let it go for now. But ball boys showing up in other teams forums and talking smack is a red flag.
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Jarret Allen isn’t winning you anything. Garland won’t show up in the playoffs. Mobley is a glorified dunk man. Mitchell has some experience but is a liability on defense. To me, the Cavs are a treadmill team.
Jarret Allen isn’t winning you anything. Garland won’t show up in the playoffs. Mobley is a glorified dunk man. Mitchell has some experience but is a liability on defense. To me, the Cavs are a treadmill team.
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No matter how you slice it, the Cavs are more than capable of winning this series, whether they do or not is up to them...not whether or not Toronto plays their best basketball.
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Good win! LeBron looked a little tired but other players stepped up and helped secure the win and now the Cavs have home court advantage. It would be great if they could wrap this up in or 5 to get some extra rest and maybe a practice or .
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For the life of me i dont know why Lue keeps putting Love at center. Like its almost disturbing. Bring Korver off the bench and start TT or Nance and play some darn defense. The offense is all lebron anyways.
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Thoughts
TT playing ok
We shoulda got more than 0.6
Raps blew so many lay ups for the win
Lowry is scared of the moment
That bum klove
TT playing ok
We shoulda got more than 0.6
Raps blew so many lay ups for the win
Lowry is scared of the moment
That bum klove
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Feel sorry for Love not getting much love since he ain't doing it offensively to his normal level right now,but he is an absolute necessity for his rebounding and passing.
A torn ligament even in a non shooting hand and the fact he hasn't been whining about it or using as an excuse playing through it fighting hard taking charges even when no matter how set he was or how far outside the ra has been left laying on the floor with no calls made for or against. The same thing happened to Korver in round 1 sacrificing and no reward.Lue ain't rolling a sl without his 2nd all-star unless he cannot play at all or gets pulled for fouls
A torn ligament even in a non shooting hand and the fact he hasn't been whining about it or using as an excuse playing through it fighting hard taking charges even when no matter how set he was or how far outside the ra has been left laying on the floor with no calls made for or against. The same thing happened to Korver in round 1 sacrificing and no reward.Lue ain't rolling a sl without his 2nd all-star unless he cannot play at all or gets pulled for fouls
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I’m really happy we stole at least one in Toronto.

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Is it me or did LBJ ice out Love after he hit a couple threes in the 4th quarter last night? It's hard to tell because LBJ kind of iced out the entire team late in the game. It was bizarre.
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Jarret Allen isn’t winning you anything. Garland won’t show up in the playoffs. Mobley is a glorified dunk man. Mitchell has some experience but is a liability on defense. To me, the Cavs are a treadmill team.
Jarret Allen isn’t winning you anything. Garland won’t show up in the playoffs. Mobley is a glorified dunk man. Mitchell has some experience but is a liability on defense. To me, the Cavs are a treadmill team.
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LBJ didn’t really play a smart game
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Lebron was just being 2018 Lebron in crunch time. I have no problem with that if it equates to wins. esp knowing his team has struggled to consistently knock down shots he wasn't about to give up the rock if it wasn't a clear best case option. He broke down the interior defense most of the game so why not keep doing it.That being said each play was different and there were a few times he missed the high % dime in favor of getting to the charity stripe
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