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

1bigfan13 · Post #661 » by **1bigfan13** » Mon May 27, 2019 2:24 pm

I have Warriors in 5 if Kevin Durant misses the Finals.

If Durant comes back and slows the Warriors motion based offense down with his ISO-style of play, Warriors in 6.

1bigfan13 · Post #662 » by **1bigfan13** » Mon May 27, 2019 2:36 pm

This is the most excited I've been for an NBA Finals matchup since 2016.

Most of us saw the writing on the wall in 2017 & 2018 with KD on those Warriors teams. Last year for instance I completely skipped watching the Finals because I knew it would be a 4-0 sweep. Plus I was bored with yet another Cleveland/Golden State Finals match up.

But now there's a fresh set of faces in the Finals with a better overall team. So you can actually see them making the Warriors have to work for this one.

WestbrookGOATed · Post #663 » by **WestbrookGOATed** » Mon May 27, 2019 2:42 pm

Whoever made that schedule is stupid. Why not just play every other night? Why the hell do they need 3 days in between games.

PhilBlackson · Post #664 » by **PhilBlackson** » Mon May 27, 2019 2:43 pm

Kawhi is gonna be out for revenge.

Only way we get swept is if GSW pull something dirty which I don't put past after how they were with Harden and ofc how Kawhi got hurt in the first place.

DaPessimist · Post #665 » by **DaPessimist** » Mon May 27, 2019 2:44 pm

Warriors underdog for game 1.

PizzaSteve · Post #666 » by **PizzaSteve** » Mon May 27, 2019 2:45 pm

sca wrote:
PizzaSteve wrote:The fact you reach for that out of sour grapes sports hatred is so sad. It really reflects on you and your mental state, you arr over projecting. To suggest what you are suggesting, I recomment counciling and perhaps not even watching sports.

Reported

My appoligies, but you are accusing real human beings of intentionally hurting others, in a public forum. Intentionally injuring someone is a crime, as a matter of fact. NBA players are not characters in a movie for your entertainment and I stand by my suggestion. Look inward at your motives. I will take a 24 hr break from the boards if you will....

On topic, it should be a good finals. Well matched opponents, good stories.

PhilBlackson · Post #667 » by **PhilBlackson** » Mon May 27, 2019 2:57 pm

Admiral-Kizaru wrote:

Read on Twitter

Motherf*cker really doesn't want to see Kawhi win lol smfh damn you Pops!! Damn you.

My2CentsR · Post #668 » by **My2CentsR** » Mon May 27, 2019 3:04 pm

tleikheen wrote:
[Ibaka 6'10" height, 7'3" wingspan, 235lbs
Siakam 6'9" height, 7'3" wingspan, 230lbs
Looney 6'9" height, 7'3" wingspan, 220lbs

Take your pick of whichever smallball center fits the bill for you./quote]

Looney can't do anything within a couple feet of the basket and that's Gasol's area

Siakam will shoot 3's and drive from hoop to hoop
Ibaka has a 3 pt game and a midrange game
both can do more with the ball than Looney can

But a combo of Green and Iggy can do most b/c they pass quickly under the rim. They were actually worse with a 6'11" Cousins under the rim b/c it dragged down their ball movement.

My2CentsR · Post #669 » by **My2CentsR** » Mon May 27, 2019 3:06 pm

PhilBlackson wrote:
Admiral-Kizaru wrote:

Read on Twitter

Motherf*cker really doesn't want to see Kawhi win lol smfh damn you Pops!! Damn you.

lol

sixerswillrule · Post #670 » by **sixerswillrule** » Mon May 27, 2019 3:17 pm

Last time Kawhi met these guys he was on fire. Should be a good series!

My2CentsR · Post #671 » by **My2CentsR** » Mon May 27, 2019 3:18 pm

JShuttlesworth wrote:Spurs fans + Bucks fans + Warriors fans vs. Anti-Warriors fans + Raptor Fans

Lol, one more layer. Warrior fans also include old school LeBron haters who grew to like GS b/c of the Cav/GS rivalry.

mademan · Post #672 » by **mademan** » Mon May 27, 2019 3:21 pm

Wonder which Warrior steps up to the plate and injures Kawhi this year. Green is the obvious pick but I think this is the year Klay really has an impact in the finals.

Red Shoelace · Post #673 » by **Red Shoelace** » Mon May 27, 2019 3:24 pm

PizzaSteve wrote:
sca wrote:
PizzaSteve wrote:The fact you reach for that out of sour grapes sports hatred is so sad. It really reflects on you and your mental state, you arr over projecting. To suggest what you are suggesting, I recomment counciling and perhaps not even watching sports.

Reported

My appoligies, but you are accusing real human beings of intentionally hurting others, in a public forum. Intentionally injuring someone is a crime, as a matter of fact. NBA players are not characters in a movie for your entertainment and I stand by my suggestion. Look inward at your motives. I will take a 24 hr break from the boards if you will....

On topic, it should be a good finals. Well matched opponents, good stories.

Draymond's 'natural body movements' may be the key to a GSW championship this season.

sca · Post #674 » by **sca** » Mon May 27, 2019 3:33 pm

PizzaSteve wrote:
sca wrote:
PizzaSteve wrote:The fact you reach for that out of sour grapes sports hatred is so sad. It really reflects on you and your mental state, you arr over projecting. To suggest what you are suggesting, I recomment counciling and perhaps not even watching sports.

Reported

My appoligies, but you are accusing real human beings of intentionally hurting others, in a public forum. Intentionally injuring someone is a crime, as a matter of fact. NBA players are not characters in a movie for your entertainment and I stand by my suggestion. Look inward at your motives. I will take a 24 hr break from the boards if you will....

On topic, it should be a good finals. Well matched opponents, good stories.

Didn’t say it was intentional. Read it again please. I just said that being reckless cannot be justified as just a freak accident.

Draymond plays with lots of passion, but that passion leads to him being reckless at times. Check out his poking the eye of Harden in this year’s play-offs for another example.

I didn’t say that he was a dirty guy, I don’t agree with those who say he would be looking to injure Kawhi.

canadiansporter · Post #675 » by **canadiansporter** » Mon May 27, 2019 3:42 pm

Spintown wrote:Who does kawhi Guard with Durant out?

I would put him on curry single coverage all series.

100% - exactly what I was thinking. Until KD returns, remove their biggest strength as much as possible.

Only problem is Curry gets switches all day long b/c of his off ball movement, won't always be KD

everdiso · Post #676 » by **everdiso** » Mon May 27, 2019 3:49 pm

Size Comps

Gasol 7'1" ht / 7'4" ws / 265 lb ------ Cousins 6'11" ht / 7'6" ws / 270 lb
Siakam 6'9" ht / 7'3" ws / 230 lb ---- Dray 6'6" ht / 7'1" ws / 230 lb
Kawhi 6'6" ht / 7'3" ws / 230 lb ------ Iggy 6'6" ht / 6'11" ws / 215 lb
Green 6'5" ht / 6'10" ws / 215 lb ---- Klay 6'6" ht / 6'9" ws / 215 lb
Lowry 6'0" ht / 6'2" ws / 195 lb ------ Curry 6'2" ht / 6'4" ws / 190 lb

Ibaka 6'10" ht / 7'3" ws / 235 lb ----- Looney 6'9" ht / 7'3" ws / 220 lb
Norm 6'4" ht / 6'11" ws / 215 lb ----- McKinnie 6'8" ht / 6'9" ws / 215lb
Fred 6'0" ht / 6'0" ws / 195 lb -------- Livingston 6'7" ht / 6'11" ws / 190 lb

freethedevil · Post #677 » by **freethedevil** » Mon May 27, 2019 3:59 pm

LAL wrote:
freethedevil wrote:
Shock Defeat wrote:

The 2019 warriors are not an all time team sorry. What they did last season only matters to narrative sellers.

They clearly are though. Meaningless regular season games don’t mean anything.

Taken to 6 by the clippers at full strength. Blowing a 2 game and 20 point lead to a much weaker rockets while at full strength.

Have we been watching the same playoffs? Unless you think the warriors are better without durant, there's no reason to be confident in their chances vs toronto. They've played in the regular season just how they played in the postseason.

The raptors meanwhile won 4 against a bucks team that's fit theprofile of an elite champion up untill the raptors adjusted their offence in game 3. How anyone thinks the warriors are favorites with durant, much less without him is hilarious.

Hornet Mania · Post #678 » by **Hornet Mania** » Mon May 27, 2019 4:06 pm

I have a feeling it will be Warriors in 5, but I'm really excited for Game 1 and my opinion could shift quite a bit depending on how things go. The Raps need to prove they can defend their home court advantage, that first game means everything.

newsletter · Post #679 » by **newsletter** » Mon May 27, 2019 4:23 pm

Curry always have insane games playing @ Toronto. This will be a great series, can't wait.

Ugly Duckling · Post #680 » by **Ugly Duckling** » Mon May 27, 2019 4:28 pm

Best2EverDoIt wrote:Whoever made that schedule is stupid. Why not just play every other night? Why the hell do they need 3 days in between games.

It's actually smart. They're trying to drag it out as long as possible

Who's the champ?