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

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Series Predictions

Cavaliers in 4
172
24%
Cavaliers in 5
150
21%
Cavaliers in 6
80
11%
Cavaliers in 7
12
2%
Raptors in 4
107
15%
Raptors in 5
6
1%
Raptors in 6
59
8%
Raptors in 7
124
17%
 
Total votes: 710

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

Post#281 » by nikster » Mon May 16, 2016 1:42 am

Harcore Fenton Mun wrote:
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Hasn't won any without Wade.

So you can make that argument.


Yeah, Wade was clearly carrying him. Now he'll just have to sit at home and watch Wade the rest of these playoffs.

Wade didn't pass the test this round, let's see if Lebron does.

That being said, Kobe had the same argument playing with Shaq. So it is a very valid point.

Until he wins one without him.

it seems like a valid point until you realize that Shaq was option #1 on the Lakers and Wade was option #2 with Lebron around
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Re: ECF: (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#282 » by London2Boston » Mon May 16, 2016 1:42 am

yoyoboy wrote:
Phydeounix wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/OG_Mind/status/731961986041430016[/tweet]

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. :roll:


Hell. How many games did Curry even play for the Warriors to get to the the WCF?
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#283 » by JoeBarryCaroll » Mon May 16, 2016 1:44 am

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BK nets BK wrote:Nice records. Congrats. What do any of that have to do with the fact that the cavs have the easiest path to the finals?

Cavs first round: 42 win Pistons
Warriors first rond: 41 win Rockets.
Pistons 2-0 against Rockets this season.

Cavs second round: 48 win Hawks
Warriors second round: 44 win Blazers
Hawks 2-0 against Blazers

Cavs third round: 56 win Raptors
Warriors third round: 55 win Thunder
Raptors 1-1 against Thunder.



Wow, interesting. I wouldn't have guessed those stats so thanks for providing them.

To the other guy who asked the best team the GSW beat in the playoffs the past two years it would be the Cavs (excluding Love and Irving) but I think you already knew that so not sure why you were asking?
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#284 » by PD28 » Mon May 16, 2016 1:45 am

The Miami Heat wrote:Keep bashing me **** CRAPTORS fans you guys are showing how low class you guys really are its me vs all of you

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

Post#285 » by RaptorNews » Mon May 16, 2016 1:54 am

Happy if we can be competitive and take a game.
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Post#286 » by nikster » Mon May 16, 2016 1:58 am

BK nets BK wrote:
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BK nets BK wrote:Cavaliers are so lucky. Easiest road to the finals ever

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Hey smart guy, who's the best team the Warriors have beat in the last 2 playoffs combined?

The blazers would beat both pistons or raptors

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

Post#287 » by mtcan » Mon May 16, 2016 1:59 am

The Miami Heat wrote:
KnightofHyrule wrote:
The Miami Heat wrote:
That doesn't speak for all Miami fans it's a game full of people what do you expect ****?

And that comment doesn't speak of all Toronto fans.


Yeah it does butthurt CRAPTORS fans.

Can't wait to see how the Heat match up against the Cav...oh wait...

Yup...like I said...the Heat can take their talents back to South Beach...while the Raptors head to Cleveland!!! Enjoy the rest of the playoffs.
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#288 » by mtcan » Mon May 16, 2016 2:01 am

tnugget wrote:Hi National Spotlight.

:naaa:

LOL...9 AM start times and games on ESPN 6...confirmed.
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#289 » by RaptorsLife » Mon May 16, 2016 2:05 am

Hoping raptors make it competitive I doubt it but whatever. Seeing twitter in shambles that they won't see Lebron vs Wade in the playoffs is enough satisfaction :D
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#290 » by Green Backpack » Mon May 16, 2016 2:09 am

Obviously the Cavs are heavy favourites here as they are against any team in the East. It would be nice to take a game though.
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#291 » by Crazomali » Mon May 16, 2016 2:10 am

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Crazomali wrote:Watch out cavs fans because this team got back it's identify and they are rolling. We clicked just in time for LeBron and we will make sure he will work for the nba finals or even better we continue our magical run and reach the nba finals. It's going to be either the biggest upset in basketball history or a hard fought battle that ends in a loss either way as a raps fan who watched this team since 06 I'm just grateful to be here and even more grateful to watch this magical run.


Beating a mediocre Pacers team and the Heat who were missing 2/3 best players for most of the series and their best one and all star for the whole playoffs. And doing this with homecourt and still having each series reach 7 games.

So magical.


Aww is someone a bit mad that the raps is in the ECF. Enjoy the lottery for the next couple years you wish you had what the raps did this season: a playoff run + top 10 pick. Be in shambles hater
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#292 » by jigga_man » Mon May 16, 2016 2:15 am

Crazomali wrote:
jigga_man wrote:
Crazomali wrote:Watch out cavs fans because this team got back it's identify and they are rolling. We clicked just in time for LeBron and we will make sure he will work for the nba finals or even better we continue our magical run and reach the nba finals. It's going to be either the biggest upset in basketball history or a hard fought battle that ends in a loss either way as a raps fan who watched this team since 06 I'm just grateful to be here and even more grateful to watch this magical run.


Beating a mediocre Pacers team and the Heat who were missing 2/3 best players for most of the series and their best one and all star for the whole playoffs. And doing this with homecourt and still having each series reach 7 games.

So magical.


Aww is someone a bit mad that the raps is in the ECF. Enjoy the lottery for the next couple years you wish you had what the raps did this season: a playoff run + top 10 pick. Be in shambles hater


3 playoff series win in 21 seasons. I wouldn't wish that on any fan.
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#293 » by TheAlchemist » Mon May 16, 2016 2:22 am

Wish our team was fully healthy. With the way Derozan and Lowry have been playing, add Jonas back, it could go 6-7 games.

Let's see how it goes, but I promise this Raptors team will not give up or crumble.
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#294 » by sule » Mon May 16, 2016 2:23 am

Sifu wrote:In the greatest "OMG, I did not see that coming" moment, Tristan Thompson clothlines and power bombs LBJ, putting him out for the series and then dons a Raps vintage VC jersey to finish off the greatest heel turn in this premeditated sport.


Raps fans everywhere would be like

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

Post#295 » by sule » Mon May 16, 2016 2:25 am

This was Cleveland today

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

Post#296 » by Shamrock » Mon May 16, 2016 2:25 am

I think Raptors might get one, it's gonna be ugly most of the games. Cavs are a FAR better team than either Miami or Indy
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Post#297 » by sule » Mon May 16, 2016 2:30 am

Shamrock wrote:I think Raptors might get one, it's gonna be ugly most of the games. Cavs are a FAR better team than either Miami or Indy


Raps have a lot of personnel with histories of limiting LeBron's effectiveness in the playoffs, including Casey (2011 playoffs), Andy Greer (2014-15 Chicago Bulls), and DeMarre Carroll.

If Raps can maintain momentum and cool down LeBron, everyone else on that team should follow.
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#298 » by Aphex » Mon May 16, 2016 2:39 am

When is Jonas expected to return?
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#299 » by Crazomali » Mon May 16, 2016 2:47 am

jigga_man wrote:
Crazomali wrote:
jigga_man wrote:
Beating a mediocre Pacers team and the Heat who were missing 2/3 best players for most of the series and their best one and all star for the whole playoffs. And doing this with homecourt and still having each series reach 7 games.

So magical.


Aww is someone a bit mad that the raps is in the ECF. Enjoy the lottery for the next couple years you wish you had what the raps did this season: a playoff run + top 10 pick. Be in shambles hater


3 playoff series win in 21 seasons. I wouldn't wish that on any fan.

Lol helpful tip make sure to check your NaCl levels in your body don't want it to get it too high if the raps win a game or advance. I'll stop wasting my time with you. Enjoy shamblesland
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Re: ECF: | (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs (2) Toronto Raptors 

Post#300 » by slothrop8 » Mon May 16, 2016 2:55 am

Shamrock wrote:I think Raptors might get one, it's gonna be ugly most of the games. Cavs are a FAR better team than either Miami or Indy


That's definitely true, but the Raps are better than Detroit and Atlanta too. Not as much better as the Cavs are better than the Raps opponents - but it's a step up in class for both teams. I thing the Raps match up well with Cleveland and will test them. How that translates to wins - we'll see. I think the Raps can win some games.

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