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Originally Posted by Flames in 07
So is Toronto supposed to be a team that goes deep in the playoffs this year? Who are the favorites?
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I don't think many people are picking them to go deep. Of ESPN's 18 'experts', only two pick Toronto to win the division, and none pick them to win the east. Detroit, Chicago, and Boston are the popular picks, and Toronto is the next group along with Orlando, Miami, Cleveland, and New Jersey.
For Toronto, a lot will depend on Bosh's health. If he's at 100% for the playoffs and the Raptors have a round or two with home court advantage, I really think they can hold their own against anyone. I'm worried that they might chose to live and die by the 3-point shot; early on, they haven't been getting to the line as much as I'd like.