2019 NBA Finals Thread #4: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors | TIED AT 1

damedash09 · Post #3001 » by **damedash09** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:43 am

To many scrubs on the floor I want to see the best players play I don't understand how anybody can enjoy watching this

This is the NBA biggest stage of the year

G35 · Post #3002 » by **G35** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:43 am

og15 wrote:
G35 wrote:The Raptors played 9 guys tonight...the Warriors played 10 tonight and that does not include that they are missing Durant, Klay, and Looney. The Warriors are plenty deep enough.....

Well, they are playing guys cause they have to. Doesn’t mean they are deep, just means they have no option, but I agree in principle that with their full lineups their depth is perfectly compared to the average team.

Yeah, I agree they are not deep with talent but they have playable options.

If you look at G2 vs the Clippers when it was a tight game and they played 10 players. Jerebko, Bell, and Mckinnie barely played.

I think its a testament to the Warriors that they can insert a lot of players into their lineup and produce. Having great shooters makes it easy to find quality role players who fill a specific role.....

oaktownwarriors87 · Post #3003 » by **oaktownwarriors87** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:43 am

MindState wrote:
dred926 wrote:should have been 3-0 right now ...

If KD was healthy the Raptors would be down 0-3.

If you want to play “what ifs” you have to see it both ways.

How about Bogut gets his two points and Ibaka gets called for those goaltends?

All of the sudden it's a two point game with two minutes left. We can do this bull all day long.

bakafool · Post #3004 » by **bakafool** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:43 am

lonzo_pelota wrote:This Win should make the raptors even more mad they lost game two and they need to take that anger into game 4

Raps let a golden opportunity pass by playing like idiots in the 3rd quarter. Them mofos never learn. Always need a kick in the ass to remind them not to let up. That my come to haunt them. I won't be surprised if Klay and KD return in game 4. They could run the table.

Drygon · Post #3005 » by **Drygon** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

If Steph had to go this hard all season to carry a team, he’d be wore out or injured by all star.

He’s efficient on his own, but having guys like Klay and KD certainly push his efficacy to a level he couldn’t maintain on his own.

Mikistan · Post #3006 » by **Mikistan** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

MindState wrote:
dred926 wrote:should have been 3-0 right now ...

If KD was healthy the Raptors would be down 0-3.

If you want to play “what ifs” you have to see it both ways.

Nah not if OG had been healthy this whole playoffs too

TOStateofMind · Post #3007 » by **TOStateofMind** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

Raps did what they had to. Next game will be their toughest yet. Credit to Steph though he put everything out there.

Jay 20 · Post #3008 » by **Jay 20** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

The Warriors were depleted. That's a fact. The Raptors kicked their ass and should be proud of it. Play the team in front of you and if they win it all I don't want to hear any asterisk bull either. But to pretend like not having Klay and even Looney didn't matter is ridiculous.

I didn't even mention KD because he hasn't played yet this series and may not.

13th Man · Post #3009 » by **13th Man** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

MindState wrote:
LouisLitt wrote:And Curry is going to be tired as hell after tonight.

What a great win.

Great win? Raptors HAD to win this game. If they didnt. Series was over. If KD and Klay return next game, the series is still over. Raptors gave themselves a chance.

Every win in the finals is a great win. I don't care about the circumstances, A W is a W. We'll take it...No actually we deserve it!

Par36 · Post #3010 » by **Par36** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

*cue all the Warriors fans who are going act like Steph is going play like this every game * :crazy:

Arp590 · Post #3011 » by **Arp590** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

Vladimir777 wrote:
Arp590 wrote:Curry with 47 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assist, 2 steals.
He can do this in his sleep.
Is there even a debate that MJ is better than him?
Undisputed GOAT.

No one else is gonna comment on this?

No one's taking the bait lol.

inquisitive · Post #3012 » by **inquisitive** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

levon wrote:
NxtGr8MagicCntr wrote:
KHRICH wrote:Why do they keep bringing up the injuries but when cavs were hurt I didnt hear them talk about kyrie and love like this

Because love is a scrub and kyrie is just a scorer? They still had their best player in Lebron, hes the next jordan. No durant is a huge difference.

Also that statement's not true. 2015 is brought up to this day.

I think the OP meant the media

Yorkex · Post #3013 » by **Yorkex** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

Jaqua92 wrote:
Yorkex wrote:
itrsteve wrote:
Unbiased fan opinion here: but before the game was played out if somebody did a stack rank of the top 4, people would call GSW in 4

Curry, Green, Cousins, Iggy

Or

Leonard, Lowry, Siakm, FVV

Sorry GSW, you’re just getting outplayed.

Dont bother with logic, apparently this GState team is so depleted that it's unfair.
What is Curry doing that Kawhi hasn't been doing all playoffs? 1 STAR with a bunch of role players who choose when to show up
The confirmation bias is borderline delusional in both these posts. Have you not seen acousins play?

You actually think this is a telling win and that the warriors, who are missing their 2nd best player this series, aren't playing hampered?

You have to rationalize it THAT much? I mean...come on guys. Step outside yourselves. Lol.

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First it was Durant now Klay?
They still have capable players on the team.
If you were not watching all playoffs this GState team has played **** defense in every series. Stop the excuses, the Raptors team out there tonight was not that vastly talented than the Warriors... They just got outplayed, be original for once.

GQ Hot Dog · Post #3014 » by **GQ Hot Dog** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

Not having Klay's tremendous perimeter defense really hurt us tonight.

NBAFan93 · Post #3015 » by **NBAFan93** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

Can’t help but think if it wasn’t for that bad start to the 3rd last game the Raptors would be up 3-0...

Young Stapler · Post #3016 » by **Young Stapler** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

And guess what? We only have to wait until Friday for game 4!

sixerswillrule · Post #3017 » by **sixerswillrule** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

Optms wrote:Huge travel not called lol

Saw the replay, after he actually caught the all he didn't even take 2 steps let alone 3 steps. Not even close to a travel.

deneem4 · Post #3018 » by **deneem4** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:44 am

Vladimir777 wrote:
Arp590 wrote:Curry

No one else is gonna comment on this?

No...

Hero · Post #3019 » by **Hero** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:45 am

MindState wrote:
dred926 wrote:should have been 3-0 right now ...

If KD was healthy the Raptors would be down 0-3.

If you want to play “what ifs” you have to see it both ways.

By this logic what about if Kyrie and K Love were healthy?

Chanel Bomber · Post #3020 » by **Chanel Bomber** » Thu Jun 6, 2019 3:45 am

minami wrote:
Arp590 wrote:Curry with 47 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assist, 2 steals.
He can do this in his sleep.
Is there even a debate that MJ is better than him?
Undisputed GOAT.

Oh please i´ve praised Curry but this is a team game. Look at how well Toronto plays when Leonard is not in ISO mode.

Yes it's a team game and Curry's teammates were nowhere to be found. They could not hit open shots, they couldn't make lay-ups, they turned the ball over and they didn't make up for it by playing some great defense.

The Raptors play well when Kawhi's not in ISO mode because they have good players who can play on and off the ball.

Who will win the series?