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

[everdiso]

It puts it into perspective. It’s been Curry vs Raptors for 5/12 quarters. Nothing to rave on about.

nnobody is saying that the raps would dominate a healthy warriors team.

But fact is they have been pretty dominant against this version of the Warriors, and the warriors are prrtty lucky not to be heading into an elimination game on Friday.

This version of the Warriors would be lucky to sniff the playoffs in the West. Green’s offensive ability is highly dependent on both Curry/Klay’s presence and spacing.

Well then the warriors aren't as good as people think.

[HBK_Kliq_33]

It puts it into perspective. It’s been Curry vs Raptors for 5/12 quarters. Nothing to rave on about.

nnobody is saying that the raps would dominate a healthy warriors team.

But fact is they have been pretty dominant against this version of the Warriors, and the warriors are prrtty lucky not to be heading into an elimination game on Friday.

This version of the Warriors would be lucky to sniff the playoffs in the West. Green’s offensive ability is highly dependent on both Curry/Klay’s presence and spacing.

Yeah I agree. I still feel they compliment draymond so well that Draymond ends up being their most impactful player a lot of the time but clearly Draymond wouldn't be the same player without both of them and that was proven tonight. I don't think Durant has the same effect\chemistry with Draymond that Curry\Klay do.

[GM Wotsup]

I thought the 2nd was some of the all round garbage basketball I’ve seen in awhile tbh...

[Triples333]

nnobody is saying that the raps would dominate a healthy warriors team.

But fact is they have been pretty dominant against this version of the Warriors, and the warriors are prrtty lucky not to be heading into an elimination game on Friday.

This version of the Warriors would be lucky to sniff the playoffs in the West. Green’s offensive ability is highly dependent on both Curry/Klay’s presence and spacing.

Well then the warriors aren't as good as people think.

Take out Siakim, Lowry and Ibaka against the full squad Warriors and see how that works out for Kawhi and the Raptors lol.

[BayArea408415]

Well then the warriors aren't as good as people think.

They’re built to function as a unit. The team isn’t built around a single player like LeBron’s teams with shooters and a 2nd iso scorer option like Irving.

The Raptors were expected to win this game against a depleted Warriors team and they did. On to Game 4.

[AK47MVP]

Despite refs being plain terrible all game for both teams it was great game to watch. GSW made their runs and yet Raptors had an answer every time. I want this to go to game 7. Let us enjoy this great basketball. Much better than snooze fest we used to see vs Cavs.

[everdiso]

This version of the Warriors would be lucky to sniff the playoffs in the West. Green’s offensive ability is highly dependent on both Curry/Klay’s presence and spacing.

Well then the warriors aren't as good as people think.

Take out Siakim, Lowry and Ibaka against the full squad Warriors and see how that works out for Kawhi and the Raptors lol.

How many warriors do they need back before it's an even series?

Remembering that the raps won 6 of 8 quarters with everyone other than KD in.

All of Kawhi, Kyle, and Siakam are injured too, btw.

[inquisitive]

I don't know. I saw quite a bit of ineptness on offense by the Raptors tonight. Just alot of dumb plays on offense, but they were hitting their shots all night which gave them the cushion all night.

[Triples333]

Well then the warriors aren't as good as people think.

Take out Siakim, Lowry and Ibaka against the full squad Warriors and see how that works out for Kawhi and the Raptors lol.

How many warriors do they need back before it's an even series?

Remembering that the raps won 6 of 8 quarters with everyone other than KD in.

All of Kawhi, Kyle, and Siakam are injured too, btw.

"6 of 8 quarters" doesn't matter against a team with the Splash Brothers. I think they showed that very clearly against Houston and Portland (to speak just of this year).

They need one of Klay and/or KD ideally. That, or multiple blatant goaltending calls not to go against them and at least one Warrior other than Curry capable of putting up 20 points. He was the Raptors ONLY concern, and he absolutely tore them apart. He doesn't need much help. It's very clear who has by far the best player in this series.

[Vlade Divac]

I don’t understand GSW fanboys. Up till these finals they all were all over place - we don’t need KD! What changed now?


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[NiL8r87]

This version of the Warriors would be lucky to sniff the playoffs in the West. Green’s offensive ability is highly dependent on both Curry/Klay’s presence and spacing.

Well then the warriors aren't as good as people think.

Take out Siakim, Lowry and Ibaka against the full squad Warriors and see how that works out for Kawhi and the Raptors lol.

Funny considering a lot of the playoffs has had a narrative of "Kawhi and friends"

[Middle Child]

Jerebko cannot play minutes for GS. He’s given them nothing.

[Middle Child]

I don’t understand GSW fanboys. Up till these finals they all were all over place - we don’t need KD! What changed now?


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Well they’re missing KD and Klay.

They probably win this game if Klay plays.

[DreamTeam09]

Wow Shaq told Danny Green before the game to "just let it fly and leave it up there (his hand) " with a few f bombs

Danny Green wit 18pts 6 3s

[Phreak50]

Totally nothing point, but does the league now not give a turnover to a player who dribbles the clock out at the end? Lin clearly kept the ball and turned it over but the box score doesn’t reflect that.

[Triples333]

Well then the warriors aren't as good as people think.

Take out Siakim, Lowry and Ibaka against the full squad Warriors and see how that works out for Kawhi and the Raptors lol.

Funny considering a lot of the playoffs has had a narrative of "Kawhi and friends"

Lol, well this is the NBA Finals. And Curry + The Warriors are ACTUALLY missing their cast. Slight difference man.

[Jazztop]

Raps struggled to put away a hobbled gsw team. Raps will lose Gane 4 by 20 with Klay back

Wow - what a terrible take. They were happy to let Steph have his glory and wear him out. I can hardly remember the margin within 10 from the second half onwards.

This was total domination

The game was within 7-10 quite a few times in the 2nd half. Lowry and Green shot lights out from 3 every time Curry and co tried to make a run. Domination is 20 point + margin that never gets within 15 or less once the lead is built.

Well ‘total control’ if you prefer.

[BayArea408415]

Well then the warriors aren't as good as people think.

Take out Siakim, Lowry and Ibaka against the full squad Warriors and see how that works out for Kawhi and the Raptors lol.

How many warriors do they need back before it's an even series?

Remembering that the raps won 6 of 8 quarters with everyone other than KD in.

All of Kawhi, Kyle, and Siakam are injured too, btw.

If they’re playing, then they aren’t injured. Otherwise, Curry has dislocated fingers, Iguodala has a crippled calf and Cousins is back from injury but still clearly broken.

Cousins probably has the best argument. Two major injuries and no consistent performances over the past year.

[John Murdoch]

That stretch where Freddy V hurt his hand must have saved his legs because he looks fresh and bring great steadiness to that 2nd unit

[iggymcfrack]

Totally nothing point, but does the league now not give a turnover to a player who dribbles the clock out at the end? Lin clearly kept the ball and turned it over but the box score doesn’t reflect that.

Shot clock violations are team turnovers. Think they’ve always been that way.