2019 NBA Finals Thread #5: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors | TOR 2-1 GSW

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TOR in 7
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TOR in 6
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TOR in 5
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GSW in 6
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GSW in 7
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Re: 2019 NBA Finals Thread #5: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors | TOR 2-1 GSW 

Post#2381 » by TMU » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:36 am

Black Jack wrote:I hate all these rich "fans".

The OG Warrior crowd circa We Believe would NOT be heading for the parking lot with time left in possibly the last game ever in Oakland. sickening.

It's not even a work day tomorrow pricks.


Houston's rich fans are far worse. But it's great that you bring up the We Believe fans. Those were some of the very best fans I have seen. The crowds seem tonhave changed to the 'rich' over the years.
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Post#2382 » by Mr Swagtastic » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:36 am

Man this team truly has the best fanbase, I am thrilled to call myself a Raptors fan. Let's win this at home.
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Post#2383 » by VCBC » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:36 am

Yes...

Guessed Raps would trade for Gasol, Kawhi would hit a game 7 rattler, KD would get injured and Raps would take 2 in Cali
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Post#2384 » by DusterBuster » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:36 am

DS17 wrote:Kawhi needs a statue in Toronto even when he’s a laker next yr.


He won't goto the Lakers, but I kinda would think its hilarious if Kawhi does leave after bringing a ring to Toronto. It would be an ultimate mic-drop moment by a player and the greatest single year franchise player ever.
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Re: 2019 NBA Finals Thread #5: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors | TOR 2-1 GSW 

Post#2385 » by Augusto61 » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:36 am

Black Jack wrote:
Augusto61 wrote:Finally I have the chance to say this


SUCK IT WARRIORS FANS


as a Knicks fan you should be rooting us on. we prove horribly run franchises can actually turn it around.

I rooted for y'all in 2016. Also, raps were also a horribly ran franchise.
it's only after we've lost everything that we are free to do anything
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Re: 2019 NBA Finals Thread #5: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors | TOR 2-1 GSW 

Post#2386 » by BayArea408415 » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:36 am

Raptors were great tonight. They pulled a Warriors style run late in the 3rd. Curry was awful. Klay was the only one who showed up and played a great game. Series is Raptors. Hopefully the Dubs go down fighting in Game 5. I don’t see Durant returning but I’m hoping the team keeps fighting.
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Post#2387 » by OkcSinceSGA » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:36 am

No. I expected Giannis to outplay Kawhi TBH, not fold like a paper tiger while Kawhi goes supernova boss mode and soulsnatches the two best other teams in the league.
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Post#2388 » by jwise44 » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

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Party time

And there will be zero arrests.

They’ll apologize extensively for the noise from their parties
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Post#2389 » by mtcan » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

I can't believe the great Kevon Looney came back and the Warriors STILL lost...wtf
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Post#2390 » by GYK » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

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Vladimir777 wrote:I don’t want anyone to forget that Danny Green sucks. He sucks balls.

And the PC board thinks he’s a top 10 SG defender EVER. Let that sink in.

He probably isn’t but it’s not an outrageous take.

MJ
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Michael Cooper
Joe Dumars
Kobe
Wade
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Klay

Struggling to find more than 10 off the top of my head

Squid and Alvin certainly better than most of this list.
Christie and Pressley are often forgotten.
Kobe gets called overrated but his man defense is GOAT level.
probably others but Danny is a hell of a 3&D player.
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Post#2391 » by afox » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

Go with KD, Klay!
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Post#2392 » by RamonSessions7 » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

Monday gonna be huge
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Post#2393 » by CeltsfanSinceBirth » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

Closing out the Oracle with "LET'S GO RAPTORS!" chants is some savage **** right there. :lol:


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Post#2394 » by gp2015 » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

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gp2015 wrote:What's the excuse now Warriors? GOing to blame injuries again?

Well they don’t have Durant that’s a good excuse.


Not really. THey have enough weapons to beat anyone.
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Re: 2019 NBA Finals Thread #5: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors | TOR 2-1 GSW 

Post#2395 » by Dr_Heat » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

Warriors got eaten by the dinosaurs
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Post#2396 » by Teen Girl Squad » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

R9ndo wrote:
gp2015 wrote:What's the excuse now Warriors? GOing to blame injuries again?

Well they don’t have Durant that’s a good excuse.


Yup. Injuries happen. That doesn't make this Raps win (and likely championship) tainted, or fraudulent, or any less impressive. Nor does it mean the Warriors were undoubtedly the best team in the league who only lost because of injury. But to say injuries weren't a factor is just being silly. Not that anyone will listen to me, the hot takes will flow like wine.
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Post#2397 » by Stillwater » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

warriors are crying lol
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Post#2398 » by Young Stapler » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

Destroyed the Warriors in their final game at Oracle. WOWOWOWOWOW
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Post#2399 » by Jimmy Recard » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

RamonSessions7 wrote:Boogie not helping his stock with the temper tantrum and trash play. Not that I’d blame him, must be super frustrating coming off a major injury when you took a bet on yourself contract just to get injured again then have to jump right back in to a tough matchup with Marc.

He’s gonna be on that Isaiah Thomas money for the rest of his career
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Re: Be honest, did you ever think that the Raptors would be up 3-1 against the Warriors prior to the season? 

Post#2400 » by moss_is_1 » Sat Jun 8, 2019 3:37 am

Leonard is playing like the best in the game. Lowry and Siakaam are allstar level players, and they have some great depth with Ibaka, Gasol, VanVleet, andDanny Green. Warriors missing KD, Cousins not healthy and Klay missing a game is the recipe for disaster when their bench is awful.

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