2019 NBA Finals Thread, Part 1 | Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors

[GANGSTERDOG]

I am so proud of this team. The Raptors ran the Gauntlet to get to the Finals:
1. A red hot Magic team, who was on a big winning streak.
2. A Sixers team with perhaps the best Starting Lineup in the NBA.
3. The best team in the NBA who were destroying records, the Bucks.
Now they have a crack at the Superteam of the current Era, the Warriors.

They played, they grinded and they pulled through a very tough Road. Respect.

The magic are a lotto team

Magic are probably gonna end up being the best team the Raptors faced these playoffs.

[heyrayray]

Congrats Raps fans. Now the real test begins . Warriors in 4

[GANGSTERDOG]

My biggest worry with this Raptors team is Lowry had to defend CJ Watson in the first round, Ben Simmons who cant shoot, and then Bledsoe.

Now its Curry......

[Statlanta]

My biggest worry with this Raptors team is Lowry had to defend CJ Watson in the first round, Ben Simmons who cant shoot, and then Bledsoe.

Now its Curry......

Um do you not know the players on your team?

[Hindenburg]

Klay is going to be fired up after that All NBA snub

[Joey Wheeler]

If Durant doesn't return or players hurt, Raptors in 5, win both at home, split at Oracle, close out at home.

Durant back and fit, very tight series, probably GSW in 6.

Without KD, Warriors will really struggle to score against this Raptors defense, especially down the stretch of games, they'll need Curry and Klay to shoot 50%+ from 3 (and they will struggle to get open much more than in any other series) to win. Plus Kawhi won't have to really guard anyone and will be able to play free safety on defense and blow up GSW's sets.

[azcatz11]

My biggest worry with this Raptors team is Lowry had to defend CJ Watson in the first round, Ben Simmons who cant shoot, and then Bledsoe.

Now its Curry......

Lowry didn't defend Simmons at all. He chased Redick around the court in the 2nd round. Did a really good job also

[SearsTower]

Did Chuck just call Kawhi a drama-free superstar? All of last year just walks in the door...

[PhilBlackson]

Can't wait for Kawhi to come snatch the crown off Curry's head.

[Spicy P]

This will be interesting if Durant is out. Raptors definitely are equipped with the defenders to handle the Warriors offense and they do have homecourt advantage. Offensively and bench play is where I’m not confident.

[trickshot]

Warriors will have a minimum 3 of the best 4 offensive and defensive players and the better system. Besides having blind faith that Kawhi can do what James couldn't this will likely be a quick series . The Nba is decided on talent

[Blood Orange]

GG

[TheGOATRises007]

If Durant doesn't return or players hurt, Raptors in 5, win both at home, split at Oracle, close out at home.

Durant back and fit, very tight series, probably GSW in 6.

Without KD, Warriors will really struggle to score against this Raptors defense, especially down the stretch of games, they'll need Curry and Klay to shoot 50%+ from 3 (and they will struggle to get open much more than in any other series) to win. Plus Kawhi won't have to really guard anyone and will be able to play free safety on defense and blow up GSW's sets.

There's just no way the Warriors are getting beat in 5. Even without KD.

I love how they match up vs the Warriors, but they're going to face a much better offense than what they've faced so far.

[TheGOATRises007]

Warriors will have a minimum 3 of the best 4 offensive and defensive players and the better system. Besides having blind faith that Kawhi can do what James couldn't this will likely be a quick series . The Nba is decided on talent

Well there's a chance KD doesn't play.

If he doesn't, it's definitely a close match-up.

[everdiso]

I do think the Raps are definitely the better team if KD is out, and should win.

Even with KD, I think the Raps could take them, but I wouldn't favor them.

As it is, I'm taking Raps in 6.

[Yorkex]

lool you guys know Van Vleet is gonna guard Curry right

[10DayContract]

What's the line for Game 1?

[trending]

raptors have the wall (green, gasol), a bench, and the best player.

[GeorgeMarcus]

Raps have a better chance to win this than people realize. As a betting man I'd still favor the Dubs, but this series goes at least 6 games.

[Black star]

The last time kawhi went up against the golden state juggernaut in the playoffs his team was up double digits and he was having a statement game before he left with injury.

Something tells me he probably feels like he has some unfinished business. I fully expect Toronto to surprise people writing them off.