ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors | CLE 2-1

[Thabo Sefolosha]

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It's funny because this picture is supposed to be a joke against the Cavs and especially LeBron, yet the Raptors won 56 games while the Thunder won 55. The Thunder are definitely better, but it's still comical how these overexaggerated narratives develop.

In fact, the Cavs have faced an opponent with a higher record in every single round compared to the Warriors, but let's keep making fun of how weak the East is.

Does this make you feel better?
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[yoyoboy]

I'm going with Cavs in 7. Raptors are looking formidable as of late. And Lowry is a monster.

[kib0yski]

Here we go!


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[Kabookalu]

If Kyle Lowry keeps playing this way he alone could push this series to 7 games. If he plays garbage like he did for most of the playoffs then this'll be a sweep.

[improvisor]

Another Cavs fan that think this isn't a sweep, raps plays the Cavs very well. Cavs in 6 maybe 7

[TheGOATRises007]

I don't think it'll be as easy as people say. The Raptors will be very confident now. And Lowry is heating up at the right time.

Cavs in 6.

[ChicagoMICda59]

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It's funny because this picture is supposed to be a joke against the Cavs and especially LeBron, yet the Raptors won 56 games while the Thunder won 55. The Thunder are definitely better, but it's still comical how these overexaggerated narratives develop.

In fact, the Cavs have faced an opponent with a higher record in every single round compared to the Warriors, but let's keep making fun of how weak the East is.

Who cares. It all comes down to who wins the finals--you win and you can talk all the crap you want.

[Fico92]

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It's funny because this picture is supposed to be a joke against the Cavs and especially LeBron, yet the Raptors won 56 games while the Thunder won 55. The Thunder are definitely better, but it's still comical how these overexaggerated narratives develop.

In fact, the Cavs have faced an opponent with a higher record in every single round compared to the Warriors, but let's keep making fun of how weak the East is.

Nice, your 8-seeds are better than the West's.

Without injuries, the Warriors would have faced the Clippers in the 2nd round, the Spurs/Thunder in the WCF, and Cavs in the Finals. Not an easy road whatsoever...

I guarantee you, if somehow this offer was made by the NBA, this is how it would play out:

NBA: Spurs/Warriors/Thunder, would you like to be an Eastern Conference team and trade places with the Cavs? Cavs have to agree as well.

All 3: YES!
Cavs: Hell no.

That would tell you everything you need to know.

[ThatClockWork]

With this Cinderella story in the making, Raptors in 7. What a time to be alive

[r3demption]

Cavs in 4

[criteriado]

Raps have played 14 games. Cavs have played 8.

And no rest at all for Toronto now. What the heck is Lowry doing playing 41 minutes? He should have come out much earlier. Same with Biyombo.

Cavs in 5.

[ocelot17]

Cavs in 4. This series will be a snooze fest. Raps are a good team, not great. Complete waste of everyone's time, fools gold really...

[playoffs]

Sweep

Yes, this is indeed an acceptable alternative way to say Raps in 4.

[yoyoboy]

I hate how people keep predicting Cavs in 4-5 because it creates unrealistic expectations, and if the Cavs fail to meet them, people will say they suck. Let's not forget the Raptors won 56 games and are really heating up as of late. The Cavs have also gone a week without playing, which is commonly seen as a good thing but could also hurt them.

This series won't be easy at all. I say it goes the distance, meaning at least 6 games, and I wouldn't be surprised if Toronto pulled the upset.

[seanbig]

Of course raps in 4

[LouisLitt]

We get one game I'll be happy.

[The Eminence]

Raps fan, but I don't see this going past 5 games for Cavs. Hope I'm wrong.

[Jakay]

I think everyone expects the Cavs, but Toronto matches up pretty well. Better than any other team (well, in the East). I expect 6 games, at least, if JV comes back.

[RIP Kobe]

It won't be a sweep.

Cleveland has been off for 9 days.. that's a long time. They'll be rusty.

[LouisLitt]

I hate how people keep predicting Cavs in 4-5 because it creates unrealistic expectations, and if the Cavs fail to meet them, people will say they suck. Let's not forget the Raptors won 56 games and are really heating up as of late. The Cavs have also gone a week without playing, which is commonly seen as a good thing but could also hurt them.

This series won't be easy at all. I say it goes the distance, meaning at least 6 games, and I wouldn't be surprised if Toronto pulled the upset.

haha what? is this some sort of a reverse jinx?

Jonas hasn't been playing for us, and we struggled to beat Indy, and a Heat team without Whiteside and Bosh.

If you wouldn't be surprised to see us beat you, then you must not even give the Cavs a chance against GS. We're just not in the same tier as the top teams.