2019 NBA Finals Thread, Part 2 | Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors | RAPS LEAD 1-0

thelead · Post #1821 » by **thelead** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:54 am

everdiso wrote:Warriors only have 2 guys that can shoot.

Raps have 8.

Warriors really need KD to make this series.

Don't get ahead of yourself. I think Toronto wins but even this iteration of the GSWs can win it if they catch fire.

PD28 · Post #1822 » by **PD28** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:54 am

Ibaka made gasol look like a superstar in comparison. My God his rotation, reaching, awareness was waaaay out of whack

RipPizzaGuy wrote:Biggest shocker for me was just how damn good Gasol was today. I really worried he would be played off the floor but my God he was excellent!

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Charlie Sollers · Post #1823 » by **Charlie Sollers** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:54 am

90sAllDecade wrote:Wow, things just got real interesting.

I expect adjustments from Kerr, but Pascal looks like a match-up nightmare for GS and Draymond right now.

I wonder if Billups is right about GS needing Durant to win?

Way to go Toronto lol.

You needed Chauncy Billups to tell you GS needs Durant?

MetalFingaz · Post #1824 » by **MetalFingaz** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:55 am

Dray with that triple double on 22% shooting.

Blood Orange · Post #1825 » by **Blood Orange** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:55 am

Raps in 4

Triples333 · Post #1826 » by **Triples333** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:55 am

bmurph128 wrote:
will wrote:Scary thing is...the Warriors did an amazing job containing Kawhi and making it super tough for him.

What's even scarier is that Steph and Klay both played around their averages (or in Klays case, above average for the postseason).

Without KD it's hard to see the Warriors winning a game. Kawhi is better than Steph, and even if the Warriors have the next few best players, the Raps are DEEP.

And even if KD comes back, the Raptors have the defense to make it a series.

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Ohhhh Finals hot-takes. You never fail.

It was a nice win for Toronto. If they win Game 2, they will have done their job. But I would be very surprised to see some of the crazy shots we saw from them duplicate themselves in game 2. I'll take Golden State game 2.

This was always going to be a series. This will never, ever be a Raptors sweep or Raptors in 5. With or without Durant. As far as Kawhi > Steph, I'm not seeing it.

Jurassic_Park · Post #1827 » by **Jurassic_Park** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:55 am

Jaqua92 wrote:
Tracymcgoaty wrote:Lol at ppl saying GSW will easily win. If KD doesn't come back they in trouble.
Lololol they in trouble. Haven't played in a week. Trailed by 13 each game in the WCF

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oh Jacqua...poor you... you'll be in shambles when the raps win it all. even worse, you're celtics are going to suck for years. enjoy bud. :lol:

sule · Post #1828 » by **sule** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:56 am

I really don't know what to feel right now as a Raptors fan.

Never imagined this team would be in this position. Always seemed like a dream. These truly are the best of times. (or the worst of times if you're a fan of every other team :lol:

)

NY2k1 · Post #1829 » by **NY2k1** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:56 am

Pharmcat wrote:reminds me of the OKC MIA series...OKC took the first game and then got swept. I expect the same here

Eh, MAYBE if Durant was coming back in game 2. Warriors are clearly a different team without him.

RapsAndJays21 · Post #1830 » by **RapsAndJays21** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:56 am

Great w.

dr3am · Post #1831 » by **dr3am** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:56 am

Warriors only lost by 9 on the road in “Game 1” of the Finals. Not worried neither impressed. Do this 3 more games Siakiam & the others than I will make a thread personally congratulating them.

TOStateofMind · Post #1832 » by **TOStateofMind** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:56 am

Very good team win. Important to win game 2, since KD may very well suit up eventually.

will · Post #1833 » by **will** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:57 am

KD ain't coming back, son.

phillipmike · Post #1834 » by **phillipmike** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:57 am

sule wrote:People laughed just weeks ago when we said the Raptors were contenders.

So, are we contenders yet?

Purple rain... purple rain

sule · Post #1835 » by **sule** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:57 am

Triples333 wrote:
bmurph128 wrote:
will wrote:Scary thing is...the Warriors did an amazing job containing Kawhi and making it super tough for him.

What's even scarier is that Steph and Klay both played around their averages (or in Klays case, above average for the postseason).

Without KD it's hard to see the Warriors winning a game. Kawhi is better than Steph, and even if the Warriors have the next few best players, the Raps are DEEP.

And even if KD comes back, the Raptors have the defense to make it a series.

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Ohhhh Finals hot-takes. You never fail.

It was a nice win for Toronto. If they win Game 2, they will have done their job. But I would be very surprised to see some of the crazy shots we saw from them duplicate themselves in game 2. I'll take Golden State game 2.

This was always going to be a series. This will never, ever be a Raptors sweep or Raptors in 5. With or without Durant. As far as Kawhi > Steph, I'm not seeing it.

Raps have been hitting crazy shots all playoffs. It's one of the reasons I think we win this.

Just one of those things you hear about teams that win it all. That they just couldn't be stopped that year and were on a mission. The storylines. The impossible shots being made. The defense and offense. The contributions from everyone.

It just all makes sense if the Raptors win.

tdotrep2 · Post #1836 » by **tdotrep2** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:57 am

youngthegiant wrote:Bucks and Nuggets could have also beat this version of the Warriors.

not even close, these narratives will continue to pop up tho with every team the raptors go up against. THE RAPTORS DEFENSE IS BY FAR THE BEST IN THE LEAGUE. ITS NOT EVEN CLOSE. We take away your main options and make you beat us other ways, we can switch on anything except gasol who can hedge with the best of them and even then he usually gets a contested shot when iso'd on the perimeter.

The Real Dalic · Post #1837 » by **The Real Dalic** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:57 am

GooniesNeverDie wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:
sule wrote:People laughed just weeks ago when we said the Raptors were contenders.

So, are we contenders yet?

They did? I had them winning the Finals since trading for Gasol. I think this is just one of those make up a narrative to feel like the underdog/motivate the fan base kind of post.

I still think it's true that the Raps will win, especially with no Durant and possibly no Iggy. I'm just hoping the Warriors win though because of the arrogant parts of your fan base, again, like Drake.

lol you're kidding right? you're one of the rare people that had the Raps winning the finals then.. most raps fans were happy with a finals appearance

Well then, people are stupid. I love the NBA and keep tabs on all teams. It's how I knew about Siakam a little after you guys did. It's how I realized how great the Raps would be when they traded for Gasol.

That's why you should watch every team you can and pay attention to everyone and not just the Sixers, Lakers, Knicks, and Warriors. Fans should expand outside of their bubbles.

It's just like how people didn't know how good the Magic were until we played you guys in the first round and how people slept on our defense and AG in particular. All they knew about the Magic was how good Vuc was and Gasol shut him down since he's the best defensive big in the game, so people will go back to underrating him next season because of that. Hell, Magic fans are already back to underrating Vuc because of Gasol's brilliance defensively.

youngthegiant · Post #1838 » by **youngthegiant** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:57 am

Live look at Draymond

RapsAndJays21 · Post #1839 » by **RapsAndJays21** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:58 am

dr3am wrote:Warriors only lost by 9 on the road in “Game 1” of the Finals. Not worried neither impressed. Do this 3 more games Siakiam & the others than I will make a thread personally congratulating them.

Kawhi was mediocre tonight.. Lowry wasn't incredible either. It's game by game.

NapoleonII · Post #1840 » by **NapoleonII** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:58 am

will wrote:KD ain't coming back, son.

Seriously.

He'll take his 2 rings, his 2 finals MVPs, not enough praise and thanks and give a L to Kerr and Donkey.

Who da champs?!