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Originally Posted by darklord700
Both teams hand't played well in this series. If the Raps were in it, I wouldn't be watching this series right now. The other 7 series have better play or drama but this is one scrappy series.
Now it's best of 3 with the Raptors having home court. Game 5 is gonna decide the winner of this series.
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Even if the Raps win game 5, they're going to be in tough to put them away. The key to winning these upcoming games is to:
A) Collapse down the middle while defending. Too many guys have been able to stroll in without consequence. Throw Hansborough in there early to establish a hard foul or two to set the tone then take him out.
B) Play both Pierce and Livingston closer. Both these guys have been getting way too much space. Time to close that gap and give them minimal room to move.
C) Play smart on offence. Take the buckets when they can, but also be team conscious. Don't take stupid run and gun shots when it's unnecessary. Their opposition may be old, but they play smart. If they Raps play smart, they have the athleticism advantage and that should help. Using a tempo change when they know it'll put Brooklyn at a disadvantage will be key.