2019 NBA Finals Thread #5: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors | TOR 2-1 GSW

[Froob]

Is game 4 on Sunday primetime like ABC has for sometime?

Monday, Blues/ Bruins possible game 7 Sunday.

[Froob]

Should have bet more on Toronto, that was easy lol.

[Vlade Divac]

I wish Klay played. Raptors are better and they will prove it. Now if you add the Snake that changes and the tip of the scale goes Warriors way. Even then I think we would have decent chance.

[cdubbz]

I think GSW held Klay out because they feel like KD might not be back. Why else would you basically forfeit an NBA Finals game? If Klay re-aggravates his injury, the series is over.

But if they know KD is coming back, you can risk Klay. You can at least give him 15-20 minutes and try to avoid forfeiting the game...

Warriors needed help from Boogie or Iggy in order to win the game and that’s it. Bench scored 30points I think but the starters other than Curry was pathetic.

Resting Klay for game 4 with maybe KD is worth it

[Dr_Heat]

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If Klay and KD don’t play next game, raptors go up 3-1 congrats to Dinosaurs if that happens

[Dr_Heat]

Warriors are going to need a huge game from Andre Iguana if Klay T or NYC Kevin are not playing. Curry Sauce and Buck tooth Green can’t be the only ones.

[Ong_dynasty]

As a raptors fan, I am quietly confident with the warriors with Klay.
I think we are competing well.
With KD, changes everything. The problem is. How fit can he possibly be?

[Dr_Heat]

I’m not a doctor , just play one here ( see my username) on RealGm but even if NYC Kevin comes back , he won’t be 100%. Not looking good for Curry Sauce and company and especially if Klay T doesn’t play.

[anotherhomer]

Ya that doesnt look good and he seems like he's about to tear his Achilles...can't see him coming back

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If Klay and KD don’t play next game, raptors go up 3-1

[Vlade Divac]

Warriors are going to need a huge game from Andre Iguana if Klay T or NYC Kevin are not playing. Curry Sauce and Buck tooth Green can’t be the only ones.

Without these two GSW does not have a chance to win a single game. I am confident that even if Klay plays Raptors are winning relatively easy.

[Dr_Heat]

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Let’s see what they can do. Maybe he knows NYC Kevin and Klay T are coming back ?

[whysoserious]

Raps took care of business in a game they should have. They have controlled this series other than the one big spurt by the Dubs in game 2.

Injuries suck, people will talk about it more then the games, the Warriors are hugely impacted because in order to keep the star power, their depth and bench has been diminished over the 5 years. However, they still are trotting out a 2x MVP, all defense Green and Iggy (who is hobbled) and Cousins (returning from injury). They are still a good team.

Raps have their own set of injuries like Lowry dealing with his finger, Kawhi and his leg, and issues with Fred's back but they aren't on the same level of Warriors.

Either way, it's nice to see some fresh faces going up against the Warriors vs same old with James and Cavs. Raps need to take care of business on Friday even if both Klay and KD are back, you take that game and you've got full control of the series.

Steph was unreal on offense, if Dubs do win the series, he's gotta get the Finals MVP on that side.

[ATLTimekeeper]

As a raptors fan, I am quietly confident with the warriors with Klay.
I think we are competing well.
With KD, changes everything. The problem is. How fit can he possibly be?

I don't know if I'm confident, but I think the team is. The Raptors beat them with Klay, the Warriors have lost 4 playoff games with Klay and KD. You can never count a champ out, but so far the Warriors have played only one good quarter and their defense has been suspect all year and in the playoffs.

[Vlade Divac]

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[TMU]

Raptors were up most of time in Game 2 even with Klay Thompson on the court. I think what tips the scale is when they have Kevin Durant. The Raptors are better than people have credited for.

[Triples333]

Should have bet more on Toronto, that was easy lol.

Even with the huge talent gap tonight, the Warriors did more than enough offensively to win (granted, all Curry), which is probably what you thought the issue would be. Bottom line is that A) their D/rotations were crap and B) the Raptors were hitting some insanely tough shots when the D actually would get there.

The officiating was horrible both ways, but the multiple goaltend misses are something I would be willing to get fined for if I'm Kerr.


Granted, you're not ever going to win a game against a team shooting ~50/45/95, but they were still right in that game until the last 2 minutes when they finally pulled Steph.

[My2CentsR]

He’s a cripple you know this, right.

? Link ? Source ?

You’re right. Guys that miss a game in the Finals because of an injury, always come back 100% healthy 48 hours later.

It will be 5 days since he didn't play last night

[Demari]

raptors are simply the better team
kawhi is playing severely injured as is lowry
raps are basically up 3-0 at this point

[UNCBlue012]

Love my Raps - lifelong fan here! Don't mind the Celtics avatar near my name, all Raps over here!!

[My2CentsR]

I feel nothing for the warriors. I don’t remember everyone crying over the Cavs not having Love and Kyrie

They did nothing but cry