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Post by DERRENMATTS on May 21, 2019 14:32:14 GMT -5
TOR is not done yet, but this series should go to the Bucks. And if that's our Finals, I want to believe that the Bucks can give the Warriors a run for their money. The Bucks defense, I hope proves to be legit. And their offensive firepower I hope proves to be challenging for the Warriors.
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Post by eja117 on May 21, 2019 20:21:10 GMT -5
I definitely like the Bucks but the Raptors have never won one and it would be good to see them finally get up there. Granted in my life I haven't seen the Bucks do it either. I'd be fine with either one
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Post by afceltic on May 23, 2019 23:16:58 GMT -5
It is looking like the Bucks peaked against us as they are missing shots that hit nothing but net vs us. I can't believe that I may have to root for the Raptors if they win one more game. I will never forgive the Bucks for losing this series if they do, especially with all of the !!!GREENIAC!!! talking the freak has said during and after our series. Bledsoe is pure trash, I bet they are regretting that contract extension already.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on May 24, 2019 2:40:26 GMT -5
It is looking like the Bucks peaked against us as they are missing shots that hit nothing but net vs us. I can't believe that I may have to root for the Raptors if they win one more game. I will never forgive the Bucks for losing this series if they do, especially with all of the (censored) talking the freak has said during and after our series. Bledsoe is pure trash, I bet they are regretting that contract extension already. If the Bucks get eliminated, that will be such a huge blow to this team. Plus, a lot of their core players are up for new contracts — who’s staying and who’s going? If TOR makes it to the Finals, and have a competitive series, even if they end up losing, Kawhi might just stick around. |
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Post by runrondo on May 24, 2019 8:25:18 GMT -5
Even if Leonard leaves, you gotta think TOR will think it was worth it if they get to the finals and/or win. I mean, it's not easy getting over the hump and they might be mediocre for years to come if they lose him, but at least they made history for a franchise that really isn't that old and has never gotten there.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on May 24, 2019 12:01:47 GMT -5
Even if Leonard leaves, you gotta think TOR will think it was worth it if they get to the finals and/or win. I mean, it's not easy getting over the hump and they might be mediocre for years to come if they lose him, but at least they made history for a franchise that really isn't that old and has never gotten there. TOR paid a pretty penny to get Kawhi. Reaching the Finals will be satisfying for them, and I agree -- even if Kawhi leaves, it was still worth it. They traded DeRozan, Poetl and a 1st round draft pick. I don't think they get to the Finals with those guys. So essentially, either way they won't be champs, but at least they get to (potentially) taste the Finals by trading for Kawhi. |
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Post by runrondo on May 24, 2019 12:21:30 GMT -5
As fans, we're lucky either way.
We either get to see Kawhi or Giannis go against the Warriors dynasty. They're not Lebron, but they're as close as we got and they have better team play.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on May 24, 2019 14:18:24 GMT -5
Giannis may be the greater mismatch, but Kawhi doesn't have a weaknesses to exploit.
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Post by jmost on May 24, 2019 14:37:32 GMT -5
To my eye GS is playing a different game from everyone else. It doesn't mean they're unbeatable, but the way the ball moves is, IMO, a thing of beauty. I wish we played that way more. We see it on occasion, but not regularly.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on May 24, 2019 18:53:59 GMT -5
It truly is. They play the style that I want our guys to play. But to do that, our core guys need to have really high basketball IQ, and egos that do not stop them from passing (and passing) the ball, or moving around the court.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on May 25, 2019 22:14:57 GMT -5
Raptors win! Now let’s see what happens of the Bucks.
Raptors most likely lose in the Finals, and I’m interested in seeing what Kawhi decides. Maybe he wants to be with disciplined All-Star players like Hayward and Horford 🤞
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Post by jmost on May 26, 2019 8:07:54 GMT -5
Once Toronto took away Giannis's drives, the Bucks couldn't find a way to consistently get a good shot. I don't think GS will be stopped so easily. Their offense is light years more advanced than MIL's.
TOR is long, play hard, and have Kawhi, but I see GS winning in 5, splitting the first two in TOR and then sweeping at home.
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Post by Roadrunner on May 26, 2019 10:43:14 GMT -5
Once Toronto took away Giannis's drives, the Bucks couldn't find a way to consistently get a good shot. I don't think GS will be stopped so easily. Their offense is light years more advanced than MIL's. TOR is long, play hard, and have Kawhi, but I see GS winning in 5, splitting the first two in TOR and then sweeping at home. TOR also traded for paint protection, aka Marc Gasol, a former DPOY. |
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Post by runrondo on May 26, 2019 10:55:20 GMT -5
It's weird to think that the East had some really great teams for once (not the least east anymore): TOR, MIL, PHI, BOS(or at least should've been great)....yet, they don't really stack up against the Warriors (or maybe even the Rockets). Just another level I think - specifically on offense. It's hard for the Warriors to not create a matchup or shot they like because of their options and willingness to switch it up. You block one door and they just go to another viable door.
I'm hoping TOR can make it interesting just for the sake of watching, but it may be difficult for them to keep up with GS's offense.
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Post by jmost on May 26, 2019 12:36:18 GMT -5
Watch out for Klay in this series. He was snubbed (in his opinion anyway) from the All-NBA teams, and will be playing with extra motivation, as if he needed any.
If GS were a team with one star, that didn't do such a great job setting screens, I'd say Kawhi's D could be a huge factor, but he can't guard everyone, and if Durant comes back it's going to be a tough road for TOR.
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