ECF - Game 5: Carnivores @ Herbivores, 8:30pm

Syndrome · Post #61 » by **Syndrome** » Wed May 22, 2019 6:05 am

Pivotal Game 5 we got coming up.

I think of the games remaining, the outcome will be more dependent upon the performance of Role Players vs Role Players rather than Superstar vs Superstar.

Kawhi's lingering injuries will probably prevent him from going God-mode in this series, but on the flip side, I think the Raptors have figured out Giannis who is sorely lacking a jump shot and how to put the clamps on him to at least contain and limit his game. So in that sense, Kawhi and Giannis nullify each other.

So it may very well come down to which team's role players + bench outperforms the other that decides the series.

Mr Fitzhume · Post #62 » by **Mr Fitzhume** » Wed May 22, 2019 6:09 am

Write history please.

TrustFundBaby · Post #63 » by **TrustFundBaby** » Wed May 22, 2019 8:09 am

I have a good feeling about this series

It's not like vs PHI where we needed 40 a night from Kawhi just to stay in it

Mtowngrizz · Post #64 » by **Mtowngrizz** » Wed May 22, 2019 8:14 am

Amazing how all you hear about is how in today's NBA even your bigs had better know how to knock down some 3's yet the likely MVP is a guy with a broken jumper....go figure.

Inevitable · Post #65 » by **Inevitable** » Wed May 22, 2019 8:27 am

Well uh the Bucks board no longer has the confidence of the 90s Bulls anymore.

Time to crack their team in G5. I’m cautiously optimistic we had a breakthrough but it will be a very tough task.

Chandan · Post #66 » by **Chandan** » Wed May 22, 2019 9:22 am

i am wondering if Giannas has stamina issues. Everytime i see they zoom to him like 3 minutes into third he's panting and Bud takes him out around 6:00.

there must be a bit of price for him to bulk up so drastically over 2 seasons.

Madhouse · Post #67 » by **Madhouse** » Wed May 22, 2019 9:27 am

RAPTORS in 6!

nuggett · Post #68 » by **nuggett** » Wed May 22, 2019 9:35 am

6 to go!

no dice · Post #69 » by **no dice** » Wed May 22, 2019 9:51 am

when i think about the dark old days in Raptors history (see sig courtesy of turbo zone) I can't help but shed a tear. It went from getting hated by everyone in the league, to VC Tmac explosion, back to being the laughing stock in the CB, barg, ball, DD era, to now being the hipster team with an MVP player on the roster.

we have come a long way and we deserve an appearance in the finals!

rotty · Post #70 » by **rotty** » Wed May 22, 2019 9:56 am

Im now confident in this teams chances. This is a must win for both teams imo. Which is why we need to show up on the road and steal one.

Lets go man it’s dinosaur championship time!

UnRealGM · Post #71 » by **UnRealGM** » Wed May 22, 2019 10:21 am

Shoot with confidence. Leave nothing in the tank.

Deep1984 · Post #72 » by **Deep1984** » Wed May 22, 2019 10:31 am

Let’s keep it going and make history baby!

TheAlchemist · Post #73 » by **TheAlchemist** » Wed May 22, 2019 10:56 am

HeadtopChunes wrote:

Read on Twitter
?s=20

Irregardless it looks like they are horrible on defending point guards.

Lowry needs to set the pace next game as well as the rest of the series.

Im also thinking will you start Norm Powell at the two guard.

To me that'll completely throw off the Bucks. With Ibaka and Green coming in off the bench.

NiL8r87 · Post #74 » by **NiL8r87** » Wed May 22, 2019 10:57 am

Something tells me the Bucks are going to sub Hill and Brogdon in for Mirotic and Bledsoe. How we handle that will ultimately determine how well this game and series goes from here on.

TinmanZBoy · Post #75 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Wed May 22, 2019 11:14 am

Physicality physicality physicality
Who brings more will win this series simple as that

RyderMike · Post #76 » by **RyderMike** » Wed May 22, 2019 11:23 am

Hopefully this doesn't resemble the Cavs ecf. Down 2-0, tied 2-2,lose 4-2.

We've matched our best ever
Now to better it

Mikistan · Post #77 » by **Mikistan** » Wed May 22, 2019 12:05 pm

Win or lose, someone is getting shambled

Chandan · Post #78 » by **Chandan** » Wed May 22, 2019 12:08 pm

52 minute kawhi game coming up

Chandan · Post #79 » by **Chandan** » Wed May 22, 2019 12:11 pm

TheAlchemist wrote:
HeadtopChunes wrote:

Read on Twitter
?s=20

Irregardless it looks like they are horrible on defending point guards.

Lowry needs to set the pace next game as well as the rest of the series.

Im also thinking will you start Norm Powell at the two guard.

To me that'll completely throw off the Bucks. With Ibaka and Green coming in off the bench.

yeah i am just amazed at how easy the small guards are able to drive past the buck defenders. If Giannas is not in the vicinity there are some freebies to be had for anyone with finishing ability. Prime Tony Parker would destroy that defense .

also i wish that OG was back. he's probably the best backdoor cutter on the raptors. Bucks defense seem to be pretty vulnerable to those movements. Danny ideally would be the one to do it but he's such a poor finisher.

Deep1984 · Post #80 » by **Deep1984** » Wed May 22, 2019 12:34 pm

RyderMike wrote:Hopefully this doesn't resemble the Cavs ecf. Down 2-0, tied 2-2,lose 4-2.

We've matched our best ever
Now to better it

Really hope not! Experience should help us get over the mental hurdle. Let’s hope for another well balanced attack and maybe a little more contribution from Spicy P! He had some nice clean looks to nail down corner 3s which he typical makes. GB let’s get this