NBA Finals Thread #8: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors | TOR LEADS 3-2

[Sulico]

As a big Warriors fan I would give them 25-30 % chance to win game 6. They are clearly outnumbered and too top heavy without Durant, healthy Boogie and Looney. It's Steph, Klay, Dray and then sharp drop. Iggy can defend, but he's not reliable option on offense any more. Everyone else feels like don't belong on the finals floor.

But, if Raptors loose game 6... they are in big trouble.

Just curious why are you essentially giving the raptors a 70-75% chance of winning game 6 in Oakland, but saying they are in big trouble if there is a game 7 in Toronto?

Yes. It's not like Toronto have trouble winning in Oracle, but team with the best player usually wins in game 7.

[clyde21]

Yeah, enough of this boring cr*p, let's get to the good stuff, like the draft and FA signings.

Seriously.

Honestly, it's pretty excruciating. Exacerbated by the fact that the winner of the last game was the team that choked less.

yea, can't handle much more of the whining and bitching, just want this series to be over already, the drama and insanity seems to be getting worse every year (not just on here, but on social media, mainstream media, etc.)...let's just get on with it.

[levon]

yea, can't handle much more of the whining and bitching, just want this series to be over already, the drama and insanity seems to be getting worse every year (not just on here, but on social media, mainstream media, etc.)...let's just get on with it.

oh yeah, the discourse has been awful. I don't remember it being this bad with Cavs-Warriors.

[phanman]

yea, can't handle much more of the whining and bitching, just want this series to be over already, the drama and insanity seems to be getting worse every year (not just on here, but on social media, mainstream media, etc.)...let's just get on with it.

oh yeah, the discourse has been awful. I don't remember it being this bad with Cavs-Warriors.

Makes sense considering this board is dominated by Raptors fans and almost all non-Warriors fans despise Golden State.

[clyde21]

klaythompson
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Gameday, and it’s obviously a big one.
But DubNation, I need you to reflect on the fact that we would not be in this position if it weren’t for this man and his sacrifices. He’s the reason there are banners hanging in the rafters of Oracle. I’m gonna need every Dubs fan in the building tonight to bring the same fire K brought everyday to the court !! It’s not gonna be the same running out that tunnel without u bro. We all know this is a minor set back for a major comeback !! Nothing can impede this mans greatness.
Speaking of oracle, let’s lay it all out there tonight in honor the of the 47 years in this beautiful building . Let’s get it DubNation! #doitforK #onelastdance #webelieve

[Pharmcat]

Gsw last game at Oracle, they going to come out blazing. Raptors in big trouble

[Son Goku 25]

Warriors needed inspiration and it'll be emotional, hopefully raps can keep it close until mid way 3rd Q and I like our chances.

[ZemGOAT]

Last game in Oracle would make a game 6 win more sweet
Can't wait for the game

[OriginalRed]

Logic tells me Raptors, heart tells me Warriors.

Klay is going to go nuclear today.

[cjx]

2019 Finals

Game 6 at Oracle Arena

Prediction
Toronto 103, Golden State 98 (Raps win Finals 4-2)

Toronto
King Kawhi: 41 pts, 8 rebs, 4 asts, and 2 stls (Finals MVP)
Siakam: 12 pts, 7 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk
Gasol: 8 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts
Lowry: 14 pts, 4 rebs, 6 asts, 1 stl
Green: 3 pts, 1 reb
Ibaka: 18 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast, 3 blks
Powell: 2 pts, 1 reb
VanVleet: 5 pts, 1 ast

Golden St
Iguodala: 6 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts, 1 stl
Green: 13 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts, 1 blk
Cousins: 13 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk
Curry: 22 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 1 stl
Thompson: 32 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast
Livingston: 2 pts, 1 ast
Cook: 6 pts, 1 ast
Bogut: 2 pts, 1 reb
McKinnie: 2 pts, 1 reb

Dubs will lose every home game in the Finals, Curry's legacy cannot recover from such a blow. Remember who told you this 1st.

[Optms]

I think the Raps win tonight. Just too many injuries to overcome for the Warriors.

[HiRez]

Dubs will lose every home game in the Finals, Curry's legacy cannot recover from such a blow. Remember who told you this 1st.

Well they only have 3 of them and they already lost 2 so way to go out on a limb, you're quite a visionary.

Also, WTF do home games have to do with Curry's legacy? You're going to ding him for losing home Finals games with a decimated roster but I guess he gets no credit for winning road Finals games, not to mention 3 existing championships?

[darkse1d]

What’s the status of Looney? Warriors haven’t mentioned anything since the report that looney wants to play. Is he playing tonight ?

[Jaqua92]

People really think Warriors are gonna lose their last ever game in the arena where they built their empire?



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[Loaded_Hollows]

What’s the status of Looney? Warriors haven’t mentioned anything since the report that looney wants to play. Is he playing tonight ?

I would guess they’ll be overly cautious due to what happened to Durant. If so, it’s a shame. Its really gonna hurt not having him out there.

[ratul]

I think the warriors take it handily. Last game at Oracle is not going down with an L

[Mikistan]

Dubs will lose every home game in the Finals, Curry's legacy cannot recover from such a blow. Remember who told you this 1st.

Well they only have 3 of them and they already lost 2 so way to go out on a limb, you're quite a visionary.

Also, WTF do home games have to do with Curry's legacy? You're going to ding him for losing home Finals games with a decimated roster but I guess he gets no credit for winning road Finals games, not to mention 3 existing championships?

Lmao decimated roster

[HiRez]

Dubs will lose every home game in the Finals, Curry's legacy cannot recover from such a blow. Remember who told you this 1st.

Well they only have 3 of them and they already lost 2 so way to go out on a limb, you're quite a visionary.

Also, WTF do home games have to do with Curry's legacy? You're going to ding him for losing home Finals games with a decimated roster but I guess he gets no credit for winning road Finals games, not to mention 3 existing championships?

Lmao decimated roster

They lost a top-3 NBA player completely, have a starter just off an Achilles tear trying to recover while playing (7 footer who can't even dunk or run right now), one of their best defensive players with a cracked sternum who is grimacing on every play (when he's even able to play), another starter still recovering from a hamstring strain. I don't understand your incredulousness.

[Mamba Mentality]

I'm expecting straight pandemonium at Oracle tonight. I wonder if KD will present a message on the jumbotron to pump up the crowd/team.

[Mikistan]

Well they only have 3 of them and they already lost 2 so way to go out on a limb, you're quite a visionary.

Also, WTF do home games have to do with Curry's legacy? You're going to ding him for losing home Finals games with a decimated roster but I guess he gets no credit for winning road Finals games, not to mention 3 existing championships?

Lmao decimated roster

They lost a top-3 NBA player completely, have a starter just off an Achilles tear trying to recover while playing (7 footer who can't even dunk or run right now), one of their best defensive players with a cracked sternum who is grimacing on every play (when he's even able to play), another starter still recovering from a hamstring strain. I don't understand your incredulousness.

Because you narrative is a joke.
They let their own top 3 player get injured like that.
That starter 7 footer is on a bargain contract and shouldn't be on their team in the first place, but if you want to take credit for his injury go ahead.
Looney injury? Ok
Klay injury? Sure, he also flopped to cause that injury

Let's look at the raptors
OG hasn't played a minute this series and he would be a great defender and 3pt shooter body off the bench
FVV took 7 stitches and a lost tooth this series
Lowry is playing with an injured thumb that Will likely get surgery
Kawhi is constantly nursing an injured leg



Everyone is injured, its not an excuse.

The best ability is availability.